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Check out this index of community summer and day camps.
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2026 Camp Guide
By Compiled by AJT staff
Check out this index of community summer and day camps.
There’s plenty of new programming planned for this summer at your favorite summer camps.
CampWhat’s New at Summer Camp This Year?
By Compiled by AJT staff
There’s plenty of new programming planned for this summer at your favorite summer camps.
April 15, 2026, 10:57 am
What’s New at Summer Camp This Year?
Read on to learn about new things happening at your family’s favorite summer camps.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Check out this index of community summer and day camps.
February 25, 2026, 11:40 am
2026 Camp Guide
Check out this index of community summer and day camps.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Georgia Small Community Grant’s scholarship application is open through March 17. Families may also qualify for One Happy Camper grants of $1,000 to $1,500 and can also apply for additional needs-based scholarships. 
February 25, 2026, 11:38 am
Why Georgia’s Jewish Children Deserve Summer at Camp 
When we invest in small-town Jewish communities, we strengthen the fabric of Southern Jewish life.
By Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar
The evening’s panelists and program moderator were (from left) Mark Silberman, Eydie Koonin, Terri Feldman-Bagen, and Sarah Eisinger //All photos by Bob Mahoney’
February 25, 2026, 11:33 am
Grow A Legacy Event Honors Camp Supporters
The focus of this year’s Grow a Legacy was the impact of endowments on Jewish summer camp
By Compiled by AJT staff
The transition from summer day camp to sleepaway camp is unique to each child.
January 28, 2026, 10:41 am
Is Your Child Ready for Sleepaway Camp?
The transition from summer day camps to sleepaway camps is unique to each child.
By Lucy Cohen Blatter
Chana, the counselor, and Zellik, the camper, in their third summer.
January 28, 2026, 10:37 am
Welcome to Camp Bubbie
Creating a summer experience for one “camper” and one “counselor.”
By Chana Shapiro
Foundation for Jewish Camp has launched a fund to help send Jewish children living in small communities 50 miles or more outside of Atlanta to summer camp.
March 28, 2025, 2:27 pm
GA Small Community Camp Fund Announced
Foundation for Jewish Camp has launched a fund to help send Jewish children living in small communities 50 miles or more outside of Atlanta to summer camp.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Find your summer day camp of choice thanks to this convenient guide, featuring an extensive directory of specialty camps, and local and regional day camps.
March 26, 2025, 10:33 am
What’s New for 2025 at Day Camps?
Find your summer day camp of choice thanks to this convenient guide, featuring an extensive directory of specialty camps, and local and regional day camps.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The mission of Camp Barney Medintz is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper can thrive.
January 29, 2025, 10:53 am
What’s New at Sleepaway Camp for 2025?
Check out this selection of updates from your favorite sleepaway camps.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Shahar Vaknin is returning for his fourth summer at Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake // Photo Courtesy of Vaknin/JTA
April 10, 2024, 11:32 am
How US Jewish Summer Camps Plan to Welcome Israeli Staff
Those who are hired will arrive at camp after months of living under fire — and in some cases after fighting in Gaza.
By Jacob Gurvis / JTA
Whitewater rafting on the Hawaii and Alaska Teen Tour.
March 27, 2024, 10:25 am
Westcoast Connection Targets Teens for Tours
This summer, teens can tour, volunteer, or learn in programs throughout the world.
By Debbie Diamond
The Foundation for Jewish Camp has unveiled Staff Retention Grants to assist Southeastern camps with maintaining their staff retention rates.
March 27, 2024, 10:24 am
FJC Unveils Camp Staff Retention Grants
The national staff retention rate dropped from 60 percent to a concerning 40 percent post-pandemic.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Machol Maryland attendees (from left) Danny Gottlieb, Rachel Stark, Arielle Kurtze, Jacki Jacoby Smith, Jason Holt, Dr. Gordon Smith (Michigan group leader), Jami Rectman, Marina Schwartz, Sheryl Rectman, Blair Cohen, Marge Haers, Liora Dressler, Galya Fischer, and Meliss Jakubovic (Atlanta group leader).
February 28, 2024, 1:44 pm
Local Israeli Folk Dancers Shine at Camp
Instructor Meliss Jakubovic took a dozen of her regular dance students to Machol Maryland where the dancers could enrich their skills.
By Sasha Heller
Collaborative research has shown that participation in summer camp can improve the mental health of both campers and staff.
January 31, 2024, 1:58 pm
Study Shows Summer Camp Improves Mental Health
Collaborative research reveals key insights for both campers and staff.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Tracy Holzer’s camp venue, the Shack Up Inn, had a kitschy stage for campers’ performances. Tracy is at the mic in the center.
January 31, 2024, 1:51 pm
Local Seniors Sharpen Musical Skills at Camp
Two local seniors attend camp to elevate their musical abilities with top notch instructors and chances to perform.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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