URJ Eisner Camp
URJ Eisner Camp is a Reform Jewish overnight camp in Great Barrington, MA, offering a diverse range of activities focused on Jewish values and community buil...
▌ Editor's read URJ Eisner Camp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its programs and philosophy. It is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp explicitly states on its 'Staff' page that all staff undergo extensive background checks. Established over 60 years ago, it is an overnight camp owned and operated by the Union for Reform Judaism. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 133 reviews, with many parents praising the strong sense of community, Jewish identity building, and caring staff. The camp offers a wide array of activities including arts, sports, outdoor adventure, and Jewish learning, emphasizing a holistic approach to youth development within a Reform Jewish framework.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
URJ Eisner Camp 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 religious program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 53 Brookside Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, USA
- Cost notes: Non-URJ members pay a surcharge. Financial aid is available. 2.5% credit card processing fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about URJ Eisner Camp
- What ages does URJ Eisner Camp accept?
- URJ Eisner Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 URJ Eisner Camp cost?
- URJ Eisner Camp publishes $2,100/week for the standard session. Non-URJ members pay a surcharge. Financial aid is available. 2.5% credit card processing fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are URJ Eisner Camp's hours?
- URJ Eisner Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is URJ Eisner Camp accredited?
- Yes — URJ Eisner Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 URJ Eisner Camp?
- URJ Eisner Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 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 Eisner Camp provide lunch?
- URJ Eisner Camp 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.
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