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Camp Kalsman Family Camp

September 29-30, 2023

Camp for the whole family!

Join us for Camp Kalsman’s second annual family camp September 29th through 30th. Geared towards families with young children through early elementary interested in experiencing the joy of camp for the very first time!

Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with us, enjoy classic camp activities, and tons of fun programming for the whole family.

Registration for this event is now closed – please contact smoody@urj.org with any questions and check out other year-round events coming up >

Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 29th

4:00-5:30    Arrive and Unpack

5:30-7:00    Welcome Activity and Shabbat Dinner

7:00-7:30    Shabbat Shira (Song Session!)

7:30-8:00    Story Time and Shabbat Oneg (Tasty Treats!)

8:00-9:00    Bedtime – Parents put children to bed

9:00-11:00    Parent Night

Our camp staff will be “on-duty” in each living area from 9:00-11:00pm so parents have some time to relax and enjoying the evening together! We ask adults to return to their cabins at 11:00pm to relieve our staff. 

Saturday, September 30

8:00-9:00      Breakfast

9:00-10:00    Shabbat Services and Activities

10:00-11:00   Family Sukkot Activity

11:00-12:15   Free-Time Activities: Climb the Tower, create art, play sports, and more!

12:15-1:00     Lunch

1:00-2:30       Menucha (Rest Time)

2:30-4:00        Free-Time Activities Part 2

6:00-6:45        Dinner

6:45 – 7:00      Havdallah & Closing Circle

Housing Accomodations

Housing will be offered in the Kalsman cabins, perfect for single or multiple families to share! Our cabins have dedicated showers and bathrooms, and can sleep up to 16 people.

Kalsman Villa is now FULL for Family Camp! For an additional cost, we have a very limited number of private rooms in our Kalsman Villa (Retreat Center) with beds for 4-5 per room.

If you are ready to register, please be sure to select “2024 Season” on the registration form!

Family Camp Packing list coming soon!

Registration & Fees*

Child age 0-2: Free!
Child age 3-18: $180 cabin housing, $230 private villa housing – SOLD OUT!
Adult age 19+: $200 cabin housing, $250 private villa housing – SOLD OUT!
Optional linen fee: $10 per person

*Fees are per person
**If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Rabbi Ilana Mills at imills@urj.org, prior to registering. We have limited scholarship funds available and we want to work with your family!

Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel up to 3 weeks before the event – 90% refund of fees paid
Cancel up to 2 weeks before the event – 75% refund of fees paid
Cancel up to 1 week before the event – 50% refund of fees paid
Cancel less than 1 week before the event – no refunds