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REGISTRATION FOR NEW & RETURNING FAMILIES OPENS ON OCT 28
It has only become more apparent the degree to which camp is a precious and powerful gift for our children – a Jewish community rooted in kindness, nature connection, and creative living in which children can be the most vibrant and thriving versions of themselves. We look forward to having you join us.
Many of our age groups fill quickly, please register early to ensure you have a spot!
Enrollment will be determined by the order that applications were received.
Scroll through to view our session offerings or click a specific section listed below to advance:
2025 Camp Sessions
Session One
June 18 – July 6
19 Days
Entering 4th-9th grades
$6,400
Session Two
July 9 – July 27
19 Days
Entering 4th-11th grades
$6,400
Session 1a
June 18 – 29
12 Days
For New & Returning Campers
Entering 3rd-7th grades
$4,400
Session 2a
July 9 – 20
12 Days
For New & Returning Campers
Entering 3rd-7th grades
$4,400
Six Week Journey
June 18 – July 27
40 Days
Entering 4th-9th grades
$12,000
Taste of Eden
July 9 – July 13
5 Days
For New Campers entering 3rd & 4th grade
$2,000
* 1st Time Camper rate reflects a $700-$1000 One Happy Camper grant, for campers attending a Jewish Overnight Camp for 12+ nights for the first time. It is a third party grant and families must apply directly for it at One Happy Camper after registering.
SESSION NAME | DATES | GRADE IN FALL 2025 | LENGTH | 1st TIME CAMPERS | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | June 18 – July 6 | 4th – 9th | 19 days | $5,400* | $6,400
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Session 2 | July 9 – 27 | 4th – 11th | 19 days | $5,400* | $6,400 |
Six Week Journey | June 18 – July 27 | 4th – 9th | 40 days | $11,000* | $12,000 |
Session 1a | June 18 – 29 | 3rd – 7th | 12 days | $3,700* | $4,400 |
Session 2a | July 9 – 20 | 3rd – 7th | 12 days | $3,700* | $4,400 |
Taste of Eden | July 9 – 13 | 3rd – 4th | 5 Days | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Teen Programs
10th – 12th Grades
10th & 11th Grade Programs
The Keter Experience
Session 2
July 09 – July 27
19 Days
Entering 10th & 11th grade
$6,400
The Keter Experience
Session Two
Our Keter Experience is a teen-centered, freedom-oriented, community-based program that takes the magic of being an Eden Village camper to the next level. Our 10th and 11th graders will live our Eden Village values with a special Journey embedded within their 3 week camp session. Keter campers will experience a wild-adventurous-joyful-
Forest Journey
Strap on your hiking shoes and get ready to explore! Keter Campers will learn all about what it means to be self sufficient in nature while equipped with a backpack, expert-level backpacking knowledge, and an insatiable curiosity.
Culinary Journey
Take your culinary skills to the next level! Combine forces with our organic farm to discover what it truly means to be farm to table! Visit farms, restaurants, cook incredible food and more in this Journey to discover where your food comes from and what it feels like to really be comfortable in the kitchen.
Junior Staff – 12th Grade
Junior Staff
June 12 - July 31
Entering 12th grade or 17 Years Old by Sept. 1st, 2025
Stipend or Volunteer Hours
Rising seniors / 17 year-olds now have the chance to become Eden Village staff! Join our amazing summer team as a junior staff member! Work directly with our campers while gaining key leadership skills throughout the course of the summer, preparing you to be a top-notch staff member and group facilitator both at Eden Village West and beyond! Be a part of a cohort of others who are learning alongside you and learn from some of the best experiential educators in the Jewish community.
Applications for Junior Staff positions will go live in mid-November.
Affording Camp: Discounts, Grants, & Scholarships
Our goal is that no camper is turned away for financial reasons. We accomplish this through discounts, connecting you to grants and scholarships in your community, and by providing financial assistance to ensure that camp is affordable for every family. Please read through this short guide to understand the resources available to you. Questions? Contact our office at 510.560.5610 anytime. We’re excited to answer your questions and guide you in any way.
Discounts
Discount | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Early Bird | $150 | Goes through November 22nd |
Sibling | $200 | Discount applied towards each additional registration after the first child per family |
Refer A Friend | $250 | When a new camper registers for camp and lists you as a reference on their camper application, you’ll receive a $250 discount. There is no limit to the amount of refer-a-friend discounts you can receive. |
Grants and Scholarships
There are many grants and scholarships available to families sending their children to Jewish overnight camps. Please explore the following options BEFORE applying for financial aid from Eden Village West.
One Happy Camper: First time at a Jewish overnight camp? You’re eligible for up to a $1000 One Happy Camper grant, a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Visit their website to learn more.- Scholarships from your local congregation. Many Jewish congregations have funds set aside to help send children to summer camp! If you belong to a Jewish temple, synagogue, or congregation, contact your Rabbi or administrator to inquire about supporting your child’s camp experience at Eden Village West.
Scholarships from your local Jewish Federation. Click here for a database of local Jewish Federations and Foundations that provide camp scholarships. Bay Area Families: We have received a generous grant from the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund to provide camperships to Bay Area families; apply directly to camp for these funds.
Financial Aid through Eden Village West
Eden Village West provides financial assistance to many of our families. Our risk-free process ensures that families will be refunded 100% of all fees paid (deposit included) if they do not receive enough assistance to make camp financially possible. Please follow these steps to apply for financial assistance
- Complete your Camper Application and pay your camp deposit.
- Apply for a first-time camper incentive. If your child is attending Jewish overnight camp for the first time, you’re likely eligible for a first time camper grant through One Happy Camper.
- Apply for local sources of financial aid. Most local Jewish Federations, foundations, and congregations have funding set aside to help send children to summer camp! Contact your local synagogue and see the section above for more information.
- Reach out to family and friends. Transformative camp experiences benefit the whole community! Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends are excited to help sponsor a child’s time at camp.
- Submit an Eden Village West Financial Aid Application. Once you register for camp, fill out a Financial Aid Application which can be found on our website or emailed upon request. Our confidential Scholarship Committee will review your application. If you do not receive enough financial assistance to enable your family to attend camp you will receive a 100% refund of all fees paid, including your deposit.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Application Deadline | Decision Returned By |
|---|---|
Round 1: December 10 | January 21 |
Round 2: February 15 | March 15 |
Payment & Refunds
Deposit
A deposit of $500 per camper is required upon registration via credit or debit card. Your registration will not be confirmed until we receive your deposit. Unfortunately, we cannot hold a space for your child in the interim.
Payment Schedule
Tuition must be paid in full by April 1.
You will select one of the following payment options during the registration process:
Payment Type | Description |
|---|---|
Monthly Installment Plan | Pre-set amounts will be automatically charged to your credit/debit card at the beginning of each month.
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Payment In Full | Upon enrollment confirmation, full tuition will be charged to the credit/debit card in your account,
or paid by check. |
Refunds
Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
Prior to April 1 | ❖ No cancellation fee; full refund of all fees paid including $500 deposit |
April 1 to May 1 | ❖ Forfeit $500 deposit |
After May 1 | ❖ Forfeit 100% of full tuition fees |
Program Protector Insurance
Program Protector Insurance protects your investment if you need to unexpectedly cancel your child’s enrollment, or if your child needs to come home from camp early. This is a competitively priced 3rd party
cancellation/interruption protection service that is available when you register for camp. Eden Village West strongly encourages all families to consider Program Protector insurance during registration.
Questions? Please call our office anytime at (510) 560-5610
Enroll Today!
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