JFamily GMW

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03/11/2026

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This week’s is all about crushing the waves and living the ocean life!

Sababa Beachaway is a Jewish overnight camp in beautiful Virginia Beach for rising 4th–12th graders (with many campers starting as teens!).

From surfing and sailing to exploring life under the sea, Sababa campers:
• Learn exhilarating new skills
• Build lifelong friendships
• Grow a stronger sense of self
• Stoke an innate spiritual flame

👉 Learn more via the link in the comments
💙 Grants & scholarships available for Summer 2026!🧡

02/25/2026

💙 : Tel Yehudah (TY) 💙

Camp Tel Yehudah (“TY”) is Young Judaea’s national teen leadership camp, where Jewish teens build community, strengthen their connection to Israel, and grow as leaders.

🗓️ 4-week session begins June 24 | 👥 For rising 9th–11th graders

Since 1948, TY has welcomed Jewish teens from across the U.S. and around the world - and from across the Jewish spectrum - to a warm, pluralistic community rooted in friendship, fun, and purpose.

Set on 150 wooded acres along the Delaware River in Barryville, NY, teens enjoy athletics, arts, music, hiking, trips, and experiential learning—while building leadership, responsibility, and lifelong Jewish connection. Learn more at link in comments!

✨ Grants and scholarships are available

🎬 Bonus: The Floaters - a Jewish camp-themed film shot at Camp Tel Yehudah - opens the Roesch NJ Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, March 5 (7–9:30 pm) at JCC MetroWest with a post-screening Q&A.

02/19/2026

Hi everyone! It's Tracy Levine and Gerri Nathan Russo - your local go‑to experts for Jewish sleepaway camp 😊

If sleepaway camp is on your radar (now or in the future), this is a great time to reach out. There’s still time for Summer 2026, and summer visits like tours, rookie days, or short stays are key for planning 2027 and beyond.

We’ve been doing this for over a decade, visit camps every summer, and stay in close touch with directors all year - so we really get what makes each camp special.

Jewish sleepaway camp =
🏕️ Fun + friendships
📵 Less screen time
✡️ Jewish pride and joy
🤝 Amazing role models

Best part? Our help is completely free, and we’ll also connect you with grants and scholarships from Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ/One Happy Camper NJ

Let’s talk camp:
👉 www.onehappycampernj.org/letstalkcamp
or DM or text Tracy at 973‑975‑9213

02/18/2026

🌱 Earth skills. Life skills. Change‑the‑world skills. 🌱
Today’s is Eden Village Camp ‑ a one‑of‑a‑kind, farm‑to‑table Jewish sleepaway camp in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

At Eden Village, kids grow and thrive in a culture rooted in kindness, community, and deep connection to themselves, each other, and the earth.
🌻 Campers learn hands‑on earth skills
🤝 Build meaningful friendships
🌍 Develop values that last a lifetime

With multiple session options and dynamic teen programs, Eden Village offers something for every camper -- and this summer is starting to fill up.

📍 Visit camp in person! Tours are coming up March 15 and April 26 - explore camp for 2026 or beyond. Prefer to connect first? You can also schedule a 1‑on‑1 call with a Camp Director.

👉 See link in the comments to learn more.

02/11/2026

💙 Friendship • Love • Spirit 🤍
That’s what Camp Kinder Ring is all about!

This week’s is a traditional, co-ed sleepaway camp with comprehensive programming in:
🏀 Athletics 🌊 Waterfront 🧗 Adventure 🎨 Arts ✡️ Jewish culture
All set on beautiful Sylvan Lake in the Hudson Valley.

✨ Good to know:
- Camp is close to full for 2026 (select spots still available!)
- There are opportunities to experience camp through Rookie Days and KRJR (Kinder Ring Junior) weekend - perfect for families considering 2027
👉 See link in the comments to learn more!

02/04/2026

This week’s is 💚Camp Ramah in the Berkshires💚 - a joyful, Conservative Jewish camp community where friendship, learning, and adventure come alive. Campers embrace Hebrew, Israel, mitzvot (good deeds), and meaningful Jewish values in a fun, immersive environment.

✨ Virtual Info Sessions for Summer 2026 coming up on February 11 and additional dates.
🌞 Planning ahead for 2027? Families can get a taste of camp this summer at Yom Kef ’26 (Family Fun Day) on June 14 or Prospective Camper Day on July 12.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

01/29/2026

CampFest was an awesome day of Jewish camp & community!! Check it out...

01/23/2026

Parents in Greater MetroWest NJ - great news! 🎉

Start your One Happy Camper grant application by **Sunday, Jan 25** and get a **BONUS $500** (you don’t need your final camp choice yet). New campers can receive **up to $1,500** toward Jewish sleepaway camp at 150+ participating camps**.

✔️ Who’s eligible?
• Families living in Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex, or parts of Somerset counties
• New campers attending public school or secular private school

💬 The One Happy Camper NJ team is here to help you choose the right camp and walk you through the application. Contact [email protected] or cell 973-975-9213

🔗 Details & apply: onehappycampernj.org/ohcgrant

A non‑profit service of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ JFamily GMW

01/07/2026

Last chance to register for FREE CampFest event on Sunday, Jan 11, 2-4 p.m. in West Orange to meet 25+ top sleepaway and day camps and enjoy silent disco, gaga, tie-dye, STEM challenge, ultimate camp canteen and more! See details and reserve your spot at jfedgmw.org/campfest by 3 p.m. on Friday

12/16/2025

Kids love STEM? Here's a special preview of "Boker (morning) Big Bang!" CampFest Edition to be presented by 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy at CampFest on January 11, 2-4 p.m. in West Orange. Join the fun, enjoy STEM challenges and lots of other exciting activities while meeting 25+ awesome Jewish day and sleepaway camps. Learn more and reserve your spot today at www.jfedgmw.org/campfest

12/10/2025

✨ Thinking about camp for 2026, 2027 (or beyond)? THIS is the place to be! ✨

🎉 Fun Zone: Silent Disco • Gaga Pit • Tie-Dye Station • Braid Bar • STEM Challenge
🏕️ Meet 25+ top day & overnight camps (plus even more activities!)
🍦 Sweet Treats: Ice Cream Cart & Ultimate Camp Canteen
📚 Cozy Corners: PJ Library area & Chill Zone
👩🏻 Expert Guidance: One Happy Camper team + grants & scholarships
✅ Admission is FREE! Register by Dec 31 for a chance to win a $500 Airbnb gift card!
www.jfedgmw.org/campfest

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