Yomah

Grades 1 – 2

What better way to spend your summer than gathering with friends and playing the day away! As a Yomah camper, you get to do it all. Sports, singing, super-cool games and activities, inspiring art projects…and of course, SWIMMING! Plus, you’ll participate in our camp-wide events like Shabbat Fairs and Maccabiah Competitions. Each day will bring new experiences and stories that can’t be beaten. A taste of summer’s best, all in one camp! 

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 three days each week.

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 16 – 20 (no camp 6/19)

Kickstart Summer: Squad Goal

Start the summer with awesome adventures and new friends! Play rhythmic beats, create glowing black light art, and experiment with sound waves. Challenge yourself with STEM activities and have fun with games like the Hula Hoop Showdown. Plus, make bagels and design Hebrew name art!

Week 2 | June 23 – 27

Eco Legends: Save the Planet

Learn to protect the planet! Craft glowing lanterns, design animal-inspired nests, and tackle fun STEM challenges. Play games like Quidditch and celebrate at our family pool party!

Yomah Overnight 6/26

Camp Wide Event: Family Pool Party 6/27

Week 3 | June 30 – July 3 (no camp 7/4)

Creative Chaos: DIY & Mad Science

Get hands-on with mad science experiments, create quirky drip sculptures, and design fidget spinners. Play giant games like lifesize foosball and try your hand at making hummus!

Week 4 | July 7 – 11

Jurassic Adventures: Wild & Wacky

Time for a prehistoric adventure! Explore dinosaurs, dance with Zumba, and create beautiful mosaics. Build tasty edible pop rocks, design wacky Rube Goldberg machines, and race boats for ultimate fun!

Week 5 | July 14 – 18

Epic Time Travelers: Cooking & Medieval Mayhem

Travel back in time! Create colorful Smash Art and balloon-powered cars and tackle exciting STEM experiments. Play medieval games and craft Batik Challah Covers for a historical twist!

Yomah Overnight 7/17

Week 6 | July 21 – 25

Soar & Score: Soccer and Sky-High Adventures

Take your fun to new heights! Build cool catapults, make fizzy bath bombs, and mold clay erasers. Sharpen your soccer skills and play fun games like Marioland Tag. End the week with a Shabbat picnic!

Camp Wide Event: Shabbat Picnic 7/25

Week 7 | July 28 – August 1

Be Bold: Circus Acts & Time-Traveling Fun

Step into the spotlight! Create yarn art and fire tile masterpieces, experiment with crystals, and cook tasty treats in solar ovens. Play active games like Cone Guardians and craft your own Mezuzah.

Week 8 | August 4 – 8

Action & Adventure: Martial Arts Meets Movie Magic

Gear up for action! Create slingshot art, dive into martial arts fun, and play larger-than-life games like Hungry Hungry Hippos. End the week with Shabbat crafts and a cozy teddy bear project.

Week 9 | August 11 – 15

Shoot for the Stars: Basketball & Cosmic Adventures

Reach for the stars! Experiment with marbled art and unpoppable bubbles, and build a cardboard spectrometer. Play basketball and fun games like The Floor Is Lava. Learn about giving back with Tzedakah projects.

Shalom Session | August 18 – 22

Epic Explorers

Celebrate the end of a fantastic summer by visiting exciting destinations like Lost Worlds Funtropolis and CuriOdyssey! Explore the wonders of the Exploratorium, discover new things at the Lawrence Hall of Science, and enjoy a round of fun at Subpar Mini Golf. Make unforgettable memories as you embark on these thrilling adventures!

Summer Finale | August 25 – 27

Creativity, Treats & Splashy Fun!

End summer on a high note with a camp week packed full of fun! Build epic Cardboard Creations like DIY piñatas, then dive into Decoden Crafting to design your own colorful, over-the-top decorations. Each day brings a Snacktivity, where campers make their own edible art projects. Stay cool with swimming sessions and experience Snow Days in Summer, a frosty surprise you won’t want to miss! This mini-week is the perfect way to soak up the last bit of summer magic!

Yomah Hours and Fees

Session Dates Hours Member Rate Public Rate
Week 1 | June 16 – 20* 9:00am – 3:00pm $515 $565
8:00am – 6:00pm $660 $710
Week 2 | June 23 – 27 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Week 3 | June 30 – July 3** 9:00am – 3:00pm $515 $565
8:00am – 6:00pm $660 $710
Week 4 | July 7 – 11 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Week 5 | July 14 – 18 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Week 6 | July 21 – 25 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Week 7 | July 28 – August 1 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Week 8 | August 4 – 8 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Bonus (Week 9) | August 11 – 15 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Shalom Session | August 18 – 22 9:00am – 3:00pm $645 $705
8:00am – 6:00pm $825 $885
Summer Finale | August 25 – 27 9:00am – 3:00pm $390 $425
8:00am – 6:00pm $495 $530

*No camp 6/19 (Juneteenth)
**No camp 7/4 (Independence Day)

Customize Your Camper’s Experience and Make Your Life Easier!

Extended Care for even more FUN!

At Camp KEFF we are dedicated fun enthusiasts because we know the importance of play for healthy human development. Our talented Camp KEFF staff understands that play is not only really FUN, but also provides a healthy workout for the brain.

This summer Camp KEFF is bringing the excitement of our specialty camps together with the cherished camp traditions and lifelong friendships offered by our signature camp experiences.

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 2025.

“The positive attitudes and enthusiasm of the counselors really make the camp a terrific place to be.”