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2026-2027 Events

Fall Family Camp

October 3-4, 2026

Join us for Camp Kalsman’s annual fall overnight! Perfect for families with young children through early elementary interested in experiencing the joy of camp for the very first time! Enjoy classic camp activities and tons of fun programming for the whole family!

Celebrate 20 years of Camp Kalsman
This summer, URJ Camp Kalsman is marking 20 joyful, soulful, haimish summers at our home on Jordan Road, and we want YOU to be part of the celebrations!
 
From exclusive swag to pop-up surprises during summer sessions, opportunities to share memoriesgathering in communities across the PNW to a big, blow-out party at the 20th Anniversary Gala on November 5th we’re looking forward to sharing this special milestone with you.
 
We’ve got big plans, a lot of momentum and an exciting vision for expanding Camp Kalsman’s impact to more campers during the summer and more families and community partners throughout the year.

Celebrate 20 Years of Kalsman All Fall Long!

This fall, Kalsman is bringing our 20th Anniversary celebration to YOU! Leading up to our 20th Anniversary Gala, our Camp Kalsman team will be visiting your communities to get to bring the Kalsman magic to potential campers and celebrate with our current campers.

20th Anniversary Gala

Thursday, November 5th

Imagine elevated camp vibes: gourmet s’mores bar, camp-inspired cocktails, bangin’ beats by DJ Nick Barrat, and the feeling of being welcomed home to camp. This event is 21+. 

Tickets will go on sale later this summer; Chai Society membership includes 2+ tickets to the Gala! 

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Lucas Sachs at lsachs@urj.org

 Spring Family Camp

April 23-25, 2027

Join us at Spring Family Camp to experience the magic of Camp Kalsman with all of the family! This retreat offers the perfect balance of family-oriented, kids-only, and adult-only programming, so there is ample opportunity for memory-making and connection for everyone. This is also a perfect opportunity to introduce your child to summer camp and prep them for a summer at Kalsman!

West Coast Party

January 15-18, 2027

NFTY CWR, SOCAL SW, NW, Camp Newman, and Camp Kalsman are hosting an in-person NFTY event at URJ Camp Newman. This event is a teen-powered weekend open to participants in grades 9 through 12. Join us for a retreat full of exciting programs, meaningful tefillah experiences, and lots of NFTY/camp fun with new and old friends.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROTOCOLS

 

Among our most cherished Jewish values is the imperative for preserving life and maintaining health. We embrace this value specifically by taking preventive measures to protect the public health of our URJ communities. Parents entrust the URJ and have high expectations for their children’s experiences in our programs. All the fun, friendship building, Jewish identity affirmation and character development can only happen if we are confident that individual safety and public health remain at the center of our decision-making.

WELLBEING and BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

    • We expect that participants will be willing to participate in program activities.
    • We expect that participants will be able to communicate their needs.
    • We expect that participants will not threaten harm to themselves or others or engage in self-injury.
    • We expect that participants will be able to understand and follow multi-step directions.
    • We expect that participants will not wander or elope from their group.
    • We expect that participants will eat while at camp so that they can stay nourished and healthy.
    • We expect that participants will be able to manage their own self hygiene.
    • We expect that participants will be able to manage any challenges they may have with the tools and skills that have been successful in their home and school settings.
    • We expect that participants will be nonviolent and will not be physically aggressive toward others.
    • We expect that participants will not require ongoing one on one supervision or “shadowing”.
    • We expect that participants will take individual responsibility for upholding and embodying the values of our communities of belonging.

Are you concerned about your child’s ability to meet these expectations? If so, please email campkalsman@urj.org. 

 

INFECTIOUS DISEASE GUIDELINES

    • All participants and staff are strongly recommended to stay up to date with annual flu and COVID vaccinations. See most up-to-date 2024 URJ Immunization Policy.
    • All participants and staff are strongly recommended to conduct an at-home rapid antigen (RA) COVID-19 test prior to traveling to URJ camps and programs, and not attend if COVID+ or feeling unwell.
    • If you begin to feel unwell during a short-term program, depending on the severity of symptoms, you will be taken for evaluation at an urgent care facility at the discretion of program leaders, or evaluated on site if medical staff are present.

IMPORTANT NOTE
We will continue to evaluate the current infectious disease conditions (including COVID and flu conditions) as we look ahead. The health and wellbeing of our communities has always been and will remain our top priority as we work to prepare for our programs. This information is based on what we know today. We are deeply committed to open, ongoing, and honest communication with our camp and program communities. All guidelines and protocols in this document are subject to change based on the evolving infectious disease landscape, and do not represent protocols for URJ long-term immersive programs.

Interested in holding a retreat or event at camp?

Winterized facilities are available at Camp Kalsman during the Fall, Winter and Spring for congregational Retreats for adults, families and youth. Visit our Facility Rentals section to learn more.