Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–12 · $1,897/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–12

Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee

Groveland, CA · $1,897/week · ★ 4.8 (34 reviews)

Camp Tawonga offers a Jewish overnight camp experience in Yosemite, focusing on community, nature, and personal...

▌ Editor's read Camp Tawonga's website, tawonga.org, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, and holds California state license number 550000001. Established in 1925, Camp Tawonga has been operating for 98 years as a nonprofit organization. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Tawonga average 4.8 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the strong sense of community, the positive impact on their children's self-esteem, and the engaging outdoor activities. The program is an overnight camp, offering sessions for various age groups with a focus on Jewish culture, nature, and personal development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192898+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1928 (98 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Address: 13100 Tawonga Rd, Groveland, CA 95321
  • Phone: (415) 543-2267
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: A 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied to payments made via credit card. We encourage families to pay camp fees via debit card, ACH transfer, or check to avoid this additional charge. Refer a friend who’s new to Tawonga, ...

7 sessions (2 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Aug 7.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jun 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,795
  • Session 2 Jun 14 – Jul 3, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,695
  • Session 3 Jun 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,250
  • Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,795
  • Session 5 Jul 5 – 24, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,695
  • Session 6 Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,250
  • Session 7 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,250

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on community/nature
  • Personal growth promoted
  • All-gender cabins available

↘ Watch for

  • Registration for 2026 only

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee

What ages does Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee accept?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee cost?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee publishes $1,897/week for the standard session. A 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied to payments made via credit card. We encourage families to pay camp fees via debit card, ACH transfer, or check to avoid this additional charge. Refer a friend who’s new to Tawonga, ... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee accredited?
Yes — Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 98 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 Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 98 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 Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee provide lunch?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1a (Grades 3-6) - JCC Member Fee is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland 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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