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The Camp Keff Experience
Here’s How We put Friendship Fueled by FUN into Action!
Morning Mifcad
Kick off the camp day with singing, silly skits, dancing, and surprises that spark your keff spirit!
Weekly Celebrations
Maccabiah competitions, themed dress-up days, and Shabbat Fairs bring our camp community together with a special fun flair.
Swimming
Nothing says summer like splash time! Laugh, smile, and play with your pals in PJCC’s beautiful pools.
Specialty Experiences
Each session brings new ways to explore your interests through cooking, Krav Maga, Drumming, Toyology, and more!
Jewish Culture
Learn about Jewish life & culture through fun projects that emphasize timeless, universal values!
Sports & Games
Get energized as you run, jump, and play with your friends in the fresh air.
STEM
Explore our amazing world with specially designed, hands-on activities that inspire your love for science in super-cool ways.
Arts & Crafts
Let your creativity shine as you make masterpieces filled with color and imagination.
Session Details
Below is a sample of the fun we’ve cooked up for each week and it’s only the beginning; much more Keff is included in every day!
Week 1 | June 17 – 21
Step into the boots of pioneers in our 🤠 Wild West Adventure. Brave the waves on 🏊 Swim Days, create with 🎨 Bubble Art, and knock it out of the park in ⚾ Canadian Baseball. Discover the secrets of 🔬 Strawberry DNA, negotiate in the lively Israeli Shuk, and defend with honor in 🥋 Krav Maga. The week kicks off with 🤗 Kick Start Kindness Week, sparking a summer filled with acts of courage, creativity, and caring.
Week 2 | June 24 – 28
Dive into adventure with our 🎉 Summer Kick-off Pool Party and keep making a splash on 🏊 Swim Days. Craft your story with 🎨 Slime Wall Art, set sail with Rubber Band Powered Boats, and whip up delights in 🍲 Israeli Cooking. Hit your stride in Torpedo, move to the beat with 💃 KAGZ Entertainment, and unleash your creativity in 🕯️💍 DIY Craft Craze. Plus, get ready for an unforgettable 🏕️ Offsite Camping Trip, where stories are shared, stars are gazed upon, and the bonds of friendship grow stronger around the campfire.
Week 3 | July 1 – 5
Transform into an Eco Guardian during 🌳 Kindness Eco Guardians Week. Splash through swim days and enjoy the festivities of the 🎡 Shabbat Carnival. Aim your paint in 🎨 Balloon Dart Painting, grow dazzling Geodes, and get hands-on with 🏜️ Dead Sea Mud Creation. Challenge yourself in 9 Square in the Air, celebrate with ⚽ soccer, and discover the great outdoors as 🌲 Nature’s Explorers. It’s a week of green heroics, forging connections, and adventures that showcase the wonders of our planet.
Week 4 | July 8 – 12
Make a splash in 🌊 Yom Mayim and continue the fun on 🏊 Swim Days. Create dazzling works with 🎨 Salad Spinner Art, navigate through 3D Maze Design, and handcraft peace with 🏺 Clay Hamsa Dish. Jump into 🎈 Balloon Sports Frenzy and dance in 💃 Zumba, where energy and joy merge. Wrap up with the 🏅 Olympics, a celebration of teamwork, diversity, and the spirit of kindness that connects us all.
Week 5 | July 15 – 19
Embrace the excitement with 🏊 Swim Days. Build miniature ecosystems with 🌱 Terrarium Art, uncover the past in 🔍 Dino Dig, and live communally in 🏡 Life on a Kibbutz. Dash in 🐉 Catch the Dragon’s Tail, and marvel at 🎪 Cirque de KEFF. This week features a magical 🏕️ Offsite Camping Trip—a journey into the heart of nature, where every tree whisper and starry sky opens a new chapter of adventure and camaraderie.
Week 6 | July 22 – 26
Celebrate family and community at the 🍎 Shabbat Picnic, dive into 🏊 Swim Days, and light up creativity with 🕯️ Candle Art. Mix science and art with groovy 🔬 Lava Lamps, express yourself through ✍️ Hebrew Name Art, and tackle the 🏅 Minute to Win It Olympics with zest. Drum to the heartbeat of joy in 🥁 Drumming and set sail for adventure in 🌊 Ocean and Pirate Adventures. A week to embrace challenges, spark innovation, and spread waves of kindness.
Week 7 | July 29 – August 2
Kickstart your creativity at the 🛠️ Shabbat Maker Faire, chill out on swim days, and stand out with 🎨 Black Light Painting. Create fun with 🔧 Design a Mini Claw Machine, solve the Israeli Tech Challenge, and jump over molten obstacles in Ultimate Floor is Lava. Cook up a storm with 🍽️ Cooking and turn play into learning with 🚀 Toyology. Dive into a week of making, tinkering, and innovating, crafting a kinder, more inclusive world together.
Week 8 | August 5 – 9
Join us for 🎉 Shabbatfest, making a final splash with 🏊 Swim Days and crafting memories with 🎨 Resin Art. Engineer thrills with 🎢 Paper Plate Rollercoasters, dig deep in an 🏺 Archaeological Dig, and fly high in 🧹 Quidditch. Perfect your game in 🏀 Basketball and explore the mysteries of the 🪄 Camp Keff Wizard Academy. This final week is a celebration of all we’ve accomplished, shared, and discovered, filled with magic, joy, and the enduring power of kindness.
Shalom Week | August 12 – 16
Shalom Week is your ticket to an epic summer. Tackle giant projects at Legoland Discovery Center and show off your creativity. Funtropolous is where you’ll face thrilling challenges and prove your bravery. Become a scientist or artist at the Children’s Discovery Museum, learn about protecting animals at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and master teamwork with fun games at The Plex. Get ready for a week of building, exploring, and making new friends. It’s all about pushing limits and having a blast! 🎢🔬🌍
Kadima Hours and Fees
| Session Dates | Hours | Member Rate | Public Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | June 17 – 21* | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $500 | $548 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $640 | $688 | |
Week 2 | June 24 – 28  |
9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 | |
| Week 3 | July 1 – 5** | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $500 | $548 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $640 | $688 | |
| Week 4 | July 8 – 12 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 | |
| Week 5 | July 15 – 19 |
9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 | |
| Week 6 | July 22 – 26 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 | |
| Week 7 | July 29 – August 2 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 | |
| Week 8 | August 5 – 9 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 | |
| Shalom | August 12 – 16 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | $625 | $685 |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm | $800 | $860 |
*No camp 6/19 (Juneteenth)
**No camp 7/4 (Independence Day)
Includes an overnight camping trip (off campus)
Customize Your Camper’s Experience and Make Your Life Easier!
Make it Easy… Order a Nutritious Lunch
Save time every morning by signing up for our hot lunch program, which will include a variety of delicious meals for your child. Each day lunch is packaged and delivered directly to your child. Registration details will be provided in the parent packet, which will be distributed in May 2024.
