Camp Shana Tovah and Summer Camps

Summer Camps

An American Jewish Tradition

Camp Shana Tovah

Summer-Camp-Kids-Learning-Nature
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we offer Camp Shana Tovah to our temple community. For students in grades K-7, we will have age-appropriate youth services followed by board games from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Students in grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to be paid counselors on both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning. For more information, contact Director of Education David Schwartz at dschwartz@wsthz.org.

Children ages 1-5 can attend our Young Family services followed by holiday activities from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. At least one parent should attend with their child(ren). Child care for our youngest is available as well. For more information, contact Young Families Jewish Educator Claudine Guralnick at cguralnick@wsthz.org.

For more information on Camp Shana Tovah, child care, and the other programs/events for children/youth during the 5785/2024 High Holy Days, click here.

Local Jewish Summer Day Camps

Apachi Day Camp

Apachi Day Camps offer a breathtaking array of activities, field trips, and special days. The JCC Chicago-affiliated camp can go old school with songs, swimming, theater, and arts and crafts. Or it can go new school with rock climbing, yoga, and STEM. Read More.

Ramah Day Camp in Chicago

Camp Ramah has the ingredients for an amazing summer: nurturing staff, eclectic activities, and a deep connection to Jewish values and traditions. Read More.

Jewish Overnight Camps

Camp Young Judaea Midwest

Located in Central Wisconsin, Camp Young Judaea Midwest has provided a Jewish camp experience for children in grades 2-9 for 50 years. Its beautiful 80-acre lakefront property offers the opportunity to explore and take on new challenges. Read More.

Camp Ramah Wisconsin

Camp Ramah in Wisconsin offers vibrant experiences — filled with camp fun and friends — that build Jewish lives and leaders. Its holistic community inspires our campers and staff to see themselves in the ongoing renewal of our rich heritage. Read More.

Camp Ben Frankel

Camp Ben Frankel’s mission is to build a lifelong camp family for Jewish children from all backgrounds to explore their identities in an inclusive and welcoming environment, one amazing summer at a time. It’s located in southern Illinois. Read More.

Camp Chi

For more than 100 years, Camp Chi in Wisconsin has transformed children’s summers. Staff members unplug campers from their daily lives and connect them to life-changing moments. Read More.

OSRUI

Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is an open and safe Jewish community dedicated to welcoming and valuing every individual. Located in Wisconsin, it’s a second home to more than 1,000 campers and staff each summer, its community comes together to experience the fun and magic of Jewish camping. Read More.