B’nai B’rith Beber Camp
Director: Becky Altman
800-803-CAMP
Winter address:
8833 Gross Point Rd., Ste.312,
Skokie, IL 60077
Summer address:
W 1741 Hwy J
Mukwonago, WI 53149
Sessions: 2, 4 & 8 weeks
Ages: 7-17, Co-ed
Beber Camp has created life-changing summers for Jewish children from around the country for more than 40 years! Campers, ages 7-17, can explore and experience a stimulating, enriching summer where wonderful memories and lifelong friendships are created on a daily basis. The 380-acre, co-ed residential camp has a kosher kitchen and is located only 90 minutes north of Chicago. The private campsite enjoys a wonderful shoreline on the beautiful Lake Beulah, affording a fantastic variety of activities. Beber offers two, four or eight week sessions. Campers can choose from over 90 different activities, including waterskiing, sailing, ceramics, canoeing, climbing, horseback riding, and swimming just to name a few!
For more information, visit: BeberCamp.com.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL
Director: Avremi Schapiro
414-228-8000
Winter address:
8825 N. Lake Drive,
Bayside WI 53217
Summer address:
Oriole Lane Elementary School,
12850 N. Oriole Lane,
Mequon, WI 53097
Gan Israel Primary Program
Days and Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Session 1: June 18-July 6
(3 weeks) *note: no camp on July 4th
Session 2: July 9-August 3
(4 weeks)
Extended Care: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Early Care is $18 per week; Late Care is $18 per week)
Ages: Boys and Girls K5-7th Grade
Fees:
Scholarships are available. Please call 414-228-8000 ext. 201 for more information.
This summer we have added a number of nature trips to our schedule and brand new choice activities. We will be enjoying camping, hiking, canoeing, treehouse building, and more! Not only will your children enjoy everything a day camp has to offer, they will also get an extra taste of the outdoors all in a warm Jewish environment.
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin
Director: Jacob Cytryn
312-606-9316, ext. 221
Registrar@RamahWisconsin.com
RamahWisconsin.com

Photo of emissaries from Israel provided by Camp Ramah in Wisconsin.
Winter address:
65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60601
Summer address:
6150 E. Buckatabon Road
Conover, WI 54519
Sessions: Camp Ramah in Wisconsin offers:
Five-day session
for campers entering
3rd grade • June 24-28
2-week sessions
for campers entering
4th grade • July 10-23 or July 24-August 6
4-week session
for campers entering
5th grade • June 12-July 9
4-week session
for campers entering
6th grade • July 10-August 6
8-week session
for campers entering
7th – 11th grades
June 12-August 6
Ages: Grades 3-11, Co-ed
Fees: Entering 3rd grade: $175; Entering 4th grade: $1,880; Entering 5th grade: $5100; Entering 6th grade: $5100; Entering 7th-11th grades: $8150
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is a magical place where fun and friendship build Jewish lives. A full range of fun activities integrate Jewish values and observances into the daily camp experience. Activities include sports, swimming, high and low ropes courses, climbing wall, archery, sailing, kayaking, music, dance, nature, photography, radio, arts and drama. Meals are kosher, and Shabbat is observed. The camp is located 15 miles north of Eagle River, Wisconsin, on beautiful Lake Buckatabon.
For more details, including scholarship information, go to RamahWisconsin.com.
Habonim-Dror Camp Tavor
Director: Amit Weitzer
(269) 215-1399
Winter address:
4444 Second Ave.,
Detroit, MI, 48201
Summer address:
59884 Arthur L. Jones Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093
Sessions (Early Bird Rates):
Session 1:
June 18-July 8 • $3,573
Taste of Tavor June:
June 18-24 • $883
Explore Tavor:
June 18-July 1 • $2,385
Session 2:
July 11-August 6 • $4,608
Taste of Tavor July:
July 11-17 • $883
Explore Tavor Plus:
July 11-July 29 • $3,177
Full Season:
June 18-August 6 • $6,090
Madatz Counselor
in Training Program:
June 17-August 7 • $2,050
Ages: 3rd-10th grade, Co-ed
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is a one-of-a-kind pluralistic Jewish youth community focused on leadership, social justice, stewarding the environment and connecting to Israel. Camp Tavor serves kosher meals, and much of the food grown is from the camp organic farm. In addition, we are peanut free and nut sensitive. We can also accommodate gluten free, vegetarian, and other special diets.
New campers may be eligible for up to $1,000 off of camp tuition.
Camp Young Judaea Midwest
Director: Robin Anderson
224.235.4665
Winter address:
60 Revere Drive, Suite 800, Northbrook, IL 60062
Summer address:
E989 Stratton Lake Road Waupaca, WI 54981
First Session
June 18-July 12, 2018 (for new and returning campers entering grades 2-9) $4200
Noar Aleph:
June 18-July 2, 2018 (for new campers entering grades 2-4) $2350
Taste of CYJ:
June 18-June 25, 2018 (for new campers entering grades 2-4) $1000
Bonim :
June 18-July 12, 2018 (for campers entering grades 10-11) $4200
Second Session:
July 16-August 9, 2018 (for new and returning campers entering grades 2-9) $4400
Noar Bet:
July 16-July 26, 2018 (for new campers entering grades 2-4) $2050
Bonim 2 :
July 16-August 9, 2018 (for campers entering grades 10-11) $4400
Ages: 7-16, Co-ed
Camp Young Judaea Midwest is for children in grades 2-11 from all Jewish backgrounds and from all over the United States. Our lakefront property provides the opportunity to explore, take on new challenges and make friendships that last a lifetime. Our campers experience a variety of activities including sports, waterskiing, cooking, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing and zip lining, swimming, digital photography and much more.
DANCEWORKS creative arts camps
Studio Manager: Teresa Drews
414-277-8480 x6006
Address:
1661 N. Water St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sessions: June12-August19
Ages: 3.5-17 years, Co-ed
Fees: $125 for 1/2 day and $235 for full.
$20/week for before or after care and $30/week for both.
Please ask about multiple camp discounts!
Crank up your creativity with our week-long camps! Camps integrate dance and visual arts, music and creative drama into one fun-filled program taught by experienced professionals. Each week offers an age-appropriate theme that sparks imagination and showcases the week’s fun at a finale performance for family and friends!
For more information, visit: DanceworksMKE.org
Lynden sculpture garden camp: Summer Camps at the Intersection of Art & Nature
Director: Jeremy Stepien
312-446-8481
Address:
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.,
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Sessions: Multiple sessions, from 5 full days to 3 half days
Ages: 20 months to 15 years, Co-ed.
Fees: $86-$332; Lynden members receive a discount.
Lynden’s day camps integrate our collection of monumental sculpture with the natural ecology of hidden landscapes and unique habitats. Led by artists, naturalists, and educators, the camps explore the intersection of art and nature through collaborative inquiry and hands-on artmaking, using Lynden’s 40 acres to create an all-sens es-engaged outdoor experience.
Mequon Jewish Preschool Summer Camp
Director: Rivkie Spalter
262.242.5437
Address:
11112 N. Crown Court, Mequon, Wisconsin 53092
Session: June 18th through August 10th (No camp July 4th)
Ages: 6 weeks-5 years
We have created “JOURNEY”, a program where each child is invited to explore his or her interests in a Judaic setting.
Our offerings include arts, team sports, water activities, organic gardening, cooking, dance and music.
MJP Alumni leadership contributes to the success of our program.
A unique aspect of MJP Summer Camp is our community component in which a variety of local professionals share their careers, passions, and interests with our children.
Milwaukee Bucks Summer Basketball Camps
Director: Lance Foreman
414-227-2777
Address:
1001 North Fourth Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Sessions: One week youth basketball camps are offered June – August
Ages: 7-15, Co-ed
Fees: $230.00
Each athlete attending a Bucks Summer Camp receives a ticket to a future Milwaukee Bucks home game, plus a camp give-away package that includes a Bucks camp t-shirt, basketball, bag and wristband! The camp will include skill development, competitive games and more!
Summer I.D.E.A.S. at University School of Milwaukee Camp
Director: Judy Bloch
414.540.3350
Address:
2100 W. Fairy Chasm Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Sessions:
Half-day and full-day camps (ages 3–8), Week-long camps: June 19–July 28.
Workshops (age 4–grade 12) featuring a wide range of topics: one- to two-week sessions throughout summer.
Summer Institute for Academic Advancement (incoming grades 9–12) credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses: most are three- to six-week courses.
Ages: 3-18 (grade 12), Co-ed
Fees: Varies by program offering
Summer I.D.E.A.S. (Investigate, Discover, and Explore Academics, Arts, and Sports) offers half-day and full-day camps, including wrap-around care options, for students ages 3-8, workshops for students age 4-grade 12, and a Summer Institute for Academic Advancement for motivated students entering grades 9-12.
Learn more at
www.usmk12.org/IDEAS.
OSRUI: URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute
Director: Solly Kane
847-509-0990
Winter address:
1121 Lake Cook Rd., Suite D, Deerfield, IL 60015
Summer address:
600 Lac La Belle Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Sessions:
5 days, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks and 7 weeks
Ages: Entering 2nd-12th grades, Co-ed
Fees: $360-$6,220
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, the Reform Movement’s camp in Wisconsin, offers a unique environment for campers in grades 2-12. We combine creative and innovative Jewish experiences with all the fun of summer camp — swimming, sports, drama, dance, archery, visual arts, horseback riding, waterskiing, photography, campfires, high and low ropes, boating, biking, adventure camping, and, most importantly, lifelong friendships.
For complete information, please see our website:
OSRUI.org.
The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center Summer Camps
Resident Overnight
Steve & Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC
Director: Toni Davison Levenberg
414-967-8240
Interlaken@JCCMilwaukee.org
campinterlaken.org
Winter address:
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
Summer address:
7050 Old Highway 70,
Eagle River, WI 54521
Sessions: Begins June 20 and July 18; 2, 4, or 8 week sessions
Family Camp: August 14 – 19
Fees: Please visit CampInterlaken.org for fee information.
Located on 106 magnificent acres, this Jewish residential camp features complete waterfront activities, creative arts, athletics, and nature exploration. Our balanced program gives each camper the opportunity to develop his or her own skills, build self-esteem, and learn Jewish values within a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
Visit CampInterlaken.org for dates and rates
Day Camps
Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow day camp in freedonia
Director: Lenny Kass
414-967-8289
LKass@JCCMilwaukee.org
jccmilwaukee.org/daycamp
Winter address:
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
Summer address:
Freedonia, WI
Sessions: June 11 – August 10 • 2 week Sessions or Build your own Week-by-Week
Ages: Entering K5-12th Grade, Co-ed
JCC Rainbow Day Camp is a traditional co-ed day camp located on 110 acres of wooded land in Fredonia, Wisconsin. Jewish values are modeled at camp by creating an inclusive environment where each child is valued as an individual and treated with respect. Campsite features include an aquatics center, pond, sports complex, climbing tower, garden, learning kitchen, and much more.
JCC Day Camps in Whitefish Bay
Director: Jess Lanke
414-967-8194
jlanke@jccmilwaukee.org
jccmilwaukee.org/daycamp
Address:
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
Sessions: June 11 – August 31 One week sessions, multiple options each week
Ages: Entering K5-8th Grade, Co-ed
Summer Unplugged at the JCC is the best way for your camper to connect with childhood and create summer memories. With more than 30 different specialty camp offerings, campers will have opportunities to Connect with Sports, Connect with the Arts, Connect with S.T.E.M., and Connect with Exploration. Many camps travel throughout the area, but all campers begin and end their day at the JCC.
Gan Ami Early Childhood Education Summer Session
Director: Stacy Synold Mitchell
414-967-8194
smitchell@jccmilwaukee.org
jccmilwaukee.org/ganam
Karl Community Campus 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
Linda & Fred Wein
Family Center 10803 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53092
Sessions: June 18 – July 13, July 16-August 10 • 4 week sessions
Ages: Two- Three- and Four-year olds
The excitement of summer in concert with the nurturing focus of our core faculty helps learning and play come alive for each child. Children entering K4 will have opportunities to go on field trips to area parks, farms, and local attractions, as well as a weekly trip to JCC Rainbow Day Camp in Fredonia, and Friday mornings spent at the JCC Water Park in Mequon for Shabbat Swim & Sing.