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Summer 2024 Dates & Rates
Please consider your camper’s grade NEXT Fall 2024 when considering a session!
If the session you want has a WAITLIST please submit an application – this will give you the best chance of getting OFF the waitlist because we will know where to allocate open cabin space, if and when it is available, based on demand!
Waitlists & Space Availability updated as of May 24th at 11:30 am PT.
Mechina - Taste of Camp Experience
Campers entering grades 2-4 interested in our Mechina (Taste of Camp) experience have two session options: Mechina Aleph (4 days, 3 nights) and Mechina Bet (6 days, 5 nights).Please note: All prices are in US Dollars.
Session Name | Grade in Fall '24 | Opening Day | Closing Day | New Camper Tuition* | Returning Tuition | Availability |
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Aleph Bet | 2nd - 4th 2nd - 4th | July 25 July 30 | July 28 August 4 | $695 $1095 | $1095 $1095 | Girls+: Waitlist Boys+: 1 Spot Girls+: Waitlist Boys+: Waitlist |
*We welcome campers to participate in Mechina for multiple summers. Thanks to grant funding, we are able to offer reduced tuition for a camper’s first summer in Mechina Aleph.
2 Week Sessions
Aleph: June 11 – 23 | Bet: June 25 – July 7 | Gimmel: July 9 – 21 | Dalet: July 23 – August 4
Campers entering grades 3 - 11* interested in a 2 week experience have four session options throughout the summer: Aleph, Bet, Gimmel, and Dalet. *A 2-week session for campers in grades 9-11 is only available during Aleph, Bet & Gimmel sessions. All sessions will be living in cabins this summer!Please note: All prices are in US Dollars.
Session Name & Dates | *1st Timer Tuition | URJ Member Tuition | Non-Member Fee | Space Available Girls + | Space Available Boys + |
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Aleph: June 11- 23 | $3545 | $4295 | $150 | Bonim (3rd/4th): Filling Giborim (5th/6th): Filling Tzofim (7th/8th): 3 Spots Alufim (9th-11th): Waitlist | Bonim (3rd/4th): 2 Spots Giborim (5th/6th): Waitlist Tzofim (7th/8th): Filling Alufim (9th-11th): 4 Spots |
Bet: June 25 - July 7 | $3545 | $4295 | $150 | Bonim (3rd/4th): 1 Spot Giborim (5th/6th): FIlling Tzofim (7th/8th): 4 Spots Alufim (9th-11th): 1 Spot | Bonim (3rd/4th): 3 Spots Giborim (5th/6th): Filling Tzofim (7th/8th): 3 Spots Alufim (9th-11th): Waitlist |
Gimmel: July 9 - 21 | $3545 | $4295 | $150 | Bonim (3rd/4th): 1 Spot Giborim (5th/6th): Filling Tzofim (7th/8th): Waitlist Alufim (9th-11th): Waitlist | Bonim (3rd/4th): 4 Spots Giborim (5th/6th): 1 Spot Tzofim (7th/8th): 3 Spots Alufim (9th-11th): Waitlist |
Dalet: July 23 - August 4 | $3545 | $4295 | $150 | Bonim (3rd/4th): Waitlist Giborim (5th/6th): Waitlist Tzofim (7th/8th): Waitlist | Bonim (3rd/4th): 2 Spots Giborim (5th/6th): 1 Spot Tzofim (7th/8th): Waitlist |
*1st Timer Tuition represents the URJ Member Tuition less a $700 One Happy Camper Incentive Grant for first-time campers attending a session 12+ consecutive days. Families must apply at OneHappyCamper.org to receive this grant after enrolling in camp. For campers who are not members of a URJ congregation, the grant would be applied after assessing the Non-Member Fee.
Housing: All camp sessions, with the exception of CIT & Avodah, will live in cabins this summer.
All-Gender Housing Option >
For Summer 2024, based on demand, we are pleased to continue offering all-gender housing options during Session 1: Rishonim and Hagigah, as well as all summer for Avodah and CIT. If there is sufficient interest in other sessions or amongst other age groups, we will consider adding additional all-gender cabins as well. We have found that there is a lot of interest in all-gender cabins for the older campers and currently not enough demand to warrant offering all-gender cabins for younger campers; however, ALL of our counselors are trained to create a safe and welcoming space for campers of all genders in every cabin. If you are interested or have questions, please email rdubowe@urj.org.
Campers entering 6th-9th grade in Fall 2024 who are attending a 4-week session for the first time are eligible for a $1000 tuition grant through the 4isMore initiative. Learn more >>
4 Week Sessions
Campers entering grades 6 - 11 interested in a 4 week experience have two session options throughout the summer: Session 1 or Session 2.Housing: All sessions will live in cabins this summer.
Please note: All prices are in US Dollars.
Session Dates Name | Grades in Fall '24 | 1st Time Camper* | URJ Member | Non-Member Fee | Girls+ Space Available | Boys+ Space Available |
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Session 1: June 11 - July 7 | Shomrim: 6/7 Rishonim: 8/9 Hagigah: 10/11 | $5445 $5445 - | $6945 $7445 $7445 | $300 $300 $300 | Shomrim: Waitlist Rishonim: 3 Spots Hagigah: 1 Spot All Gender Housing: 1 Spots | Shomrim: 1 Spot Rishonim: Waitlist Hagigah: Waitlist All Gender Housing: 1 Spots |
Session 2: July 9 - August 4 | Etzim: 6/7 Maccabiah: 8/9 Hevrah: 10/11 | $5445 $5445 - | $6945 $7445 $7445 | $300 $300 $300 | Etzim: 1 Spot Maccabiah: Waitlist Hevrah: Waitlist All Gender Housing: Open | Etzim: 4 Spots Maccabiah: Waitlist Hevrah: Waitlist All Gender Housing: Open |
* First Time Camper Tuition reflects $1000 for One Happy Camper grant (available to all campers who have never attended Jewish summer camp before) AND the $1000 4isMore grant. Families must apply for the One Happy Camper Grant at OneHappyCamper.org to receive this grant after enrolling in camp. Families eligible for 4isMore will have that grant applied manually upon registration confirmation. For campers who are not members of a URJ congregation, the grant would be applied after assessing the Non-Member Fee.
Housing: All camp sessions, with the exception of CIT & Avodah, will live in cabins this summer.
All-Gender Housing Option >
For Summer 2024, based on demand, we are pleased to continue offering all-gender housing options during Session 1: Rishonim and Hagigah, as well as all summer for Avodah and CIT. If there is sufficient interest in other sessions or amongst other age groups, we will consider adding additional all-gender cabins as well. We have found that there is a lot of interest in all-gender cabins for the older campers and currently not enough demand to warrant offering all-gender cabins for younger campers; however, ALL of our counselors are trained to create a safe and welcoming space for campers of all genders in every cabin. If you are interested or have questions, please email rdubowe@urj.org.
Teen Leadership: 8 Week Sessions
Avodah and CIT campers live together in Village 8 Tents.Please note: All prices are in US Dollars.
Session Name | Grade in Fall '24 | Opening Day | Closing Day | *1st Timer Tuition | URJ Member Tuition | Non-Member Fee |
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Avodah | 11th | June 9 | August 4 | $8995 | $9995 | $300 |
CIT | 12th | June 9 | August 4 | $7995 | $8995 | $300 |
Applications for Avodah and CIT programs will be available Sunday, November 12, 2023. Teens wishing to participate in the Avodah or CIT program must first register for camp and will then receive the link to apply.
Avodah and CIT campers have access to the camp canteen and will be charged a non-refundable fee of $50 (in addition to camp tuition) as a credit towards use at the canteen. Families can replenish the credit amount at anytime throughout the summer.
Housing: Avodah & CIT campers live in Village 8 Tents.
All-Gender Housing Option >
For Summer 2024, we are pleased to continue offering all-gender housing for CIT and Avodah as long as at least 4 campers from both programs combined request this option.
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Making Camp Affordable
We believe that every camper is the most important person in the world, and we want to help make camp a reality for you and your camper. We will do everything possible to work with you to lower the financial hurdle.
Please visit our Scholarships page for information about how you can receive financial aid for your camper’s summer tuition. The Scholarship Application will be available on or before December 1st and families will be notified of financial assistance starting April 1st.
additional Fees and conditions
- 150 days prior to Camp’s first session start date (January 13), 25% of tuition payment is due
- 90 days prior, (March 13), an additional 50% of tuition payment is due (75% of tuition paid)
- 60 days prior, (April 12), final payment is due.
If your family registers after one or more of these deadlines have passed, you will be responsible for the tuition percentage that reflects the current date.
Deposit: A $400 per Camper/per session NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (except as otherwise provided below) is required at time of registration via electronic payment method (Credit Card, Debit Card, or E-Check (ACH)) in order to have Camper’s application processed.
Payment Options: Several Payment Options are available, including
- Pay in Full at time of enrollment (Mechina campers must pay in full at registration)
- Standard Payment Plan
- Monthly Payment Plan
- Individualized Payment Plan
More information about our payment plans can be found in the Full Terms and Conditions.
Financial Assistance: URJ Camp Newman is pleased to offer partial, need-based financial support or “camperships” for Summer 2024. In order to apply for a campership, your child must first be registered with a deposit on file. Campership applications will be available December 1st.
Early Bird Gift: Register by midnight on December 10 to receive an exclusive 2024 camp hoodie!
Multi-Child Discount: If you have more than one child from your immediate family enrolled, we will apply a $125 discount for the second child, third child, fourth, fifth…
Multi-Session Discount: Enroll your child for two sessions and receive a $250 discount.
URJ Member Tuition: This discounted tuition is for families who are members of a URJ (Reform) Congregation.
Non-Member Fee: This fee will be assessed to the tuition total for camp families who are not members at a URJ (Reform) Congregation.
Inclusions: The registration fee includes: All camp activities; one camp t-shirt; access to online services like RJ on the Go.
Refunds & Cancellation:
- Cancellation by 90 days or more prior to Camp’s first session start date (before 3/13/24) – 100% of tuition is refundable, except for the Non-Refundable Deposit
- Cancellation between 90 days and 45 days prior to Camp’s first session start date (from 3/14/24 through 4/27/24) – 75% of tuition is refundable.
- Cancellation by 45 days or less prior to Camp’s first session start date (after 4/28/24) – no refunds will be given unless stated below.
- Camp reserves the right to refund any eligible refund in multiple installments as determined by Camp.
You can read our Full Terms and Conditions here.