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Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On

Wheatley Heights · ★ 4.5 (75 reviews)

Camp Ga'avah is a day camp program for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, offering a safe and inclusive environment at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, friedbergjcc.org/lgbtq-summer-programs/, loads successfully and details Camp Ga'avah, a day camp for LGBTQ+ youth and allies. The camp is operated by the Friedberg JCC, a non-profit organization. The program is held at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does a search of the ACA directory for 'Camp Ga'avah' or 'Friedberg JCC' yield results. There is no specific state license number listed on the website. The camp's Instagram handle is @friedbergjcc and its Facebook handle is friedbergjcc. Google reviews for 'Friedberg JCC' show a 4.4-star rating from 167 reviews, with many reviewers praising the JCC's community programs and inclusive environment. Specific staff ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the camp's program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 75 Colonial Springs Rd, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost for 2026 is not available. Information is based on 2025 data. 'Ga'avah on the Go' trips are $50 per day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On

What ages does Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On accept?
Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On cost?
Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost for 2026 is not available. Information is based on 2025 data. 'Ga'avah on the Go' trips are $50 per day. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On's hours?
Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On 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.
Who runs Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On?
Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On provide lunch?
Camp Ga'avah @ Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds - Ga’avah On 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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