URJ Camp George
A Reform Jewish overnight camp in Ontario offering a Mini Mensch session for grades 1-3.
▌ Editor's read The website for URJ Camp George loads successfully and provides information about their programs, including the Mini Mensch program for grades 1-3 (though the website lists grades 2-11 for general camp). The camp has been operating for 25 years, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. It is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism, indicating a synagogue/church ownership type. The camp emphasizes staff training and background checks, stating that all staff undergo a thorough screening process including criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Google reviews for 'URJ Camp George' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the inclusive community, engaging activities, and positive impact on their children's Jewish identity. The camp offers a variety of activities including watersports, arts, sports, and outdoor adventure. Social media handles for Instagram (@urjcampgeorge) and Facebook (URJCampGeorge) are readily available on the site.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
URJ Camp George is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. overnight/sleepaway content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–8
- Address: 800 Limberlost Rd, Seguin, ON P2A 0B9, Canada
- Phone: (416) 650-6224
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: All prices are in Canadian Dollars. Non-URJ Surcharge: $200 per camper. Base Fee includes laundry, round trip transportation from Toronto for full session campers, baggage handling, camper activity fee. Does not include HST (13%), medical/dental expenses, special travel arrangements.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about URJ Camp George
- What ages does URJ Camp George accept?
- URJ Camp George is open to children ages 6–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does URJ Camp George cost?
- URJ Camp George publishes $1,225/week for the standard session. All prices are in Canadian Dollars. Non-URJ Surcharge: $200 per camper. Base Fee includes laundry, round trip transportation from Toronto for full session campers, baggage handling, camper activity fee. Does not include HST (13%), medical/dental expenses, special travel arrangements. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs URJ Camp George?
- URJ Camp George is operated by a faith-based organization, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does URJ Camp George provide lunch?
- Yes — URJ Camp George includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does URJ Camp George compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Seguin?
- URJ Camp George is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Seguin that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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