Family Experiences
Camp isn’t only for kids!
Experience the magic of camp as a family.
The fun of summer camp is now for the entire family.
Calling parents, grandparents, and other family members to join in all the fun of Camp!
Swim in our heated pool and boat on our private pond, fly across the zip line, experience vibrant and engaging Judaism, celebrate Shabbat like in no other place, and explore the beautiful surroundings of our 120 wooded acres in the Pocono Mountains.
Dates, Rates, and Registration
Two amazing ways to take part camp as a family.
Family Camp
Wed. August 20 – Sun. August 24
Our Family Camp program has something for everyone. Geared towards families with younger kids (ages 0-12), this week is the perfect opportunity for prospective campers and families to see what makes Camp Havaya so special. Swim in our heated pool and boat on our private pond, fly across the zip line, experience vibrant and engaging Judaism, celebrate Shabbat like in no other place, and explore the beautiful surroundings of our 120 wooded acres in the Pocono Mountains.
We’re proud that our families come from all kinds of backgrounds—and each has a different story to tell. Together, we find common ground through our progressive Jewish values.
Family Camp Weekend
Fri. June 6 – Sun. June 8
Looking for a great way to start the summer? Our Family Camp Weekend has something for everyone: swimming in our heated pool and boating on our private pond; flying across the zip line; experiencing vibrant and engaging Judaism; celebrating Shabbat like in no other place; and exploring the beautiful surroundings of our 120 wooded acres in the Pocono Mountains. Geared towards families with younger kids (ages 0-12), this weekend is the perfect opportunity for prospective campers and families to see what makes Camp Havaya so special!
“There are days when I wish I was the camper.”
Camp Havaya Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
My family is _______ (or my child is _______). Will there by anyone else like us?
Our families come from all kinds of backgrounds—and each has a different story to tell. We have interfaith families; campers and staff of all sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as those from LGBTQ+ families; people of color; individuals with special needs; and families from all socio-economic situations. We’d love to hear your story; please contact us to talk more about diversity at Camp.
How Jewish is Camp?
We create an environment that embraces diverse experiences and beliefs while remaining distinctly—and strongly—Jewish. Our middot (experiential education) program changes every day and focuses in a fun and engaging way on values, tikkun olam (social action), Israel, and “hot topics” that impact our campers in their lives throughout the year. Each day begins and ends with a spiritual moment; throughout the week, we have services, meditation, yoga, and other opportunities (including camper choices) for connecting to something bigger than ourselves. Throughout all of this, our campers approach Jewish life on their own terms and, because it’s personal, the connection they make to Judaism is lasting.
Tell me about the food. Do you accommodate special diets? How about food allergies?
Kids love the food at Camp! Why? It’s not just because we don’t serve bug juice. It’s because we’re committed to serving food that is fresh, varied, and full of flavor. And summer after summer, our food is ranked among the best at any Jewish camp in North America! All of our food is kosher and we have plentiful vegetarian food as well as vegan, lactose free, and gluten free options. (In a commitment to the environment, we generally serve meat no more than five times per week.) We strive to run a nut-free program and we work closely with families to accommodate other food allergies and needs. Check out our menu!
Sample Breakfast Menu
Arukhat Boker Menu
- Warm croissant sandwich with fried egg and cheese
- Shakshouka (Israeli breakfast of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and eggs)
- Breakfast burrito
- Waffles and syrup
- Scrambled eggs and hash browns
- Our breakfast bar is available daily, including cottage cheese, fresh berries, hot and cold cereals (with dairy and Soy milk), hard boiled eggs, and cheese
Sample Lunch Menu
Arukhat Tzohorayim Menu
- Grilled cheese, tomato soup, and homemade kale chips
- Vegetable quiche, chickpea salad, and quinoa salad
- Cheese pizza with topping bar (including sauteed onions, mushrooms, and peppers)
- Potato latkes and cheese blintzes, served with applesauce and sour cream
- Salad bar
Sample Dinner Menu
Arukhat Erev Menu
- Chicken marsala, mashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables
- General Tso’s tofu, jasmine rice, vegetarian spring rolls
- Fish tacos, jicama and cabbage slaw, cilantro and lime rice
- BBQ with chicken breast, hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, green salad, and watermelon
- Curry tofu, aloo ghobi, basmati rice, naan
- Salad bar
Soynut butter, jelly, and whole wheat bread are available throughout the day, as is fresh fruit.
Our fresh and plentiful salad bar is out at every lunch and dinner. What we offer changes daily: romaine lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, olives, beets, baby corn, edamame, cheese, avocado, mushrooms, black beans, mandarin oranges, tuna, and hummus are some of the most popular offerings.
At most dinners, we offer plain pasta with red sauce for campers looking for a more simple meal.
We know signing up is just the start.
The summer will be here before you know it and we know there may be a lot of questions. We’re happy to help!