What ages does Camp Gilboa accept?

Camp Gilboa is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Camp Gilboa cost?

Camp Gilboa publishes $1,050/week for the standard session. USD. Price per session. Sliding scale tuition based on income. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp Gilboa's hours?

Camp Gilboa runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Is Camp Gilboa accredited?

Yes — Camp Gilboa is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.

Who runs Camp Gilboa?

Camp Gilboa is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 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 Camp Gilboa provide lunch?

Yes — Camp Gilboa 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.

▌ Religious · Ages 8–17

Camp Gilboa

Big Bear · $1,050/week

A progressive Jewish overnight camp in Big Bear Lake, California, focused on social justice and community.

▌ Editor's read Camp Gilboa's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp is licensed by the State of California with license number 330900001. The website states the camp has been operating for 80 years, suggesting a rich history and experience in youth programming. Camp Gilboa is an overnight camp and is operated by a nonprofit organization, Habonim Dror North America. The site explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 23 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the strong community, progressive values, and positive impact on their children.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 194680+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Camp Gilboa is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Yes
Established: 1946 (80 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Religious
Ages: 8–17
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 38200 N. 32nd St, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, USA
Phone: (323) 653-6772
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD. Price per session. Sliding scale tuition based on income.

Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 5.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks
Full Summer Jun 28 – Aug 5, 2026 · 6 weeks · $7,930
Session 2 Jul 22 – Aug 5, 2026 · 3 weeks

↗ What parents like

Progressive Jewish values
Sliding scale tuition available

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Focus on specific religious values

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Gilboa

What ages does Camp Gilboa accept?: Camp Gilboa is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Camp Gilboa cost?: Camp Gilboa publishes $1,050/week for the standard session. USD. Price per session. Sliding scale tuition based on income. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Gilboa's hours?: Camp Gilboa runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Gilboa accredited?: Yes — Camp Gilboa is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Gilboa?: Camp Gilboa is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 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 Camp Gilboa provide lunch?: Yes — Camp Gilboa 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.

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