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Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5)

Kaiserman JCC - Camp Kef · $613/week · ★ 4.5 (83 reviews)

Camp Kef at the Kaiserman JCC offers a traditional day camp experience for grades 4-5, focusing on Jewish values, swimming, sports, and creative arts.

▌ Editor's read Camp Kef, part of the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood, PA, is a day camp for children, including the Gesher program for grades 4-5. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The Kaiserman JCC has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 222 reviews, with many positive comments mentioning the JCC's facilities and community feel. The camp website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and child abuse clearances. Campers participate in a variety of activities such as instructional and recreational swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and Jewish culture. The camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, the Kaiserman JCC.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 9–10

Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) 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 traditional day camp 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–10
  • Hours: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 401 City Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, weekly rate. Registration fee and weekly deposit are non-refundable.

Runs 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM, 8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 22 to Aug 14.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $613
  • Session 8 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $613

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5)

What ages does Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) accept?
Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) is open to children ages 9–10. 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 Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) cost?
Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) publishes $613/week for the standard session. USD, weekly rate. Registration fee and weekly deposit are non-refundable. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5)'s hours?
Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) runs 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) accredited?
Yes — Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5)?
Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) 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 Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) provide lunch?
Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) 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 Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wynnewood?
Camp Kef - Gesher (Grades 4 & 5) is one of 10 traditional day camp camps in Wynnewood 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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