URJ Camp George
Jewish overnight camp in Ontario offering a 17-day Nitzotzot program for campers in grades 2-3.
▌ Editor's read The URJ Camp George website loads successfully and provides information about its programs, including the Nitzotzot 17-day session for grades 2-3. The camp is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, indicating a religious (Jewish) owner type. While not found in the ACA directory, the website's 'Health & Safety' section explicitly states that 'All staff undergo a thorough background check prior to employment.' 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, dedicated staff, and positive impact on their children's Jewish identity and personal development. The camp's social media handles are @urjcampgeorge on Instagram and URJCampGeorge on Facebook. The website details various programs and sessions, confirming its overnight program type.
Who thrives here Ages 7–8
URJ Camp George fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–8
- Address: 800 Limberlost Rd, Seguin, ON P2A 0B8, Canada
- Phone: (416) 650-4567
- 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 7–8. 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 $1,925/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. 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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Camps near here
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- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 7–8 · $2,053/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 7–14 · $2,072/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 6–8 · $1,225/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 7–8 · $1,909/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 7–14 · $1,960/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 7–14 · $1,708/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Parry Sound, ON, Canada · Ages 7–16 · $1,900/week
- URJ Camp George · Maple Lake, Ontario, Canada · Ages 7–8 · $2,013/week