Summer 2023 Dates & Rates
REGISTRATION FOR NEW & RETURNING FAMILIES IS NOW OPEN
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 filled quickly in 2022, 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:
2023 Camp Sessions
Session One
June 20 – July 9
20 Days
Entering 4th-9th grades
$5,825
$4,825 for first-time campers*
Session Two
July 12 – July 30
19 Days
Entering 4th-11th grades
$5,825
$4,825 for first-time campers*
Taste of Eden
June 20 – July 2
13 Days
For First Time Campers
Entering 3rd-6th grades
$3,975
$3,275 for first-time campers*
Mini Taste of Eden
July 12 – July 14
3 Days
For First Time Campers
Entering 2nd-4th grades
$675
Full Summer Journey
June 20 – July 30
41 Days
Entering 4rd-9th grades
$11,200
$10,200 for first-time campers*
* 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. The Mini Taste of Camp session is not eligible for the One Happy Camper grant.
SESSION NAME | DATES | GRADE IN FALL 2023 | LENGTH | 1st TIME CAMPERS | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | June 20 – July 9 | 4th – 9th | 20 days | $4,825* | $5,825
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Session 2 | July 12 – July 30 | 4th – 11th | 19 days | $4,825* | $5,825 |
Six Week Journey | June 20 – July 30 | 4th – 9th | 41 days | $10,200* | $11,200 |
Taste of Camp | June 20 – July 2 | 3rd – 6th | 13 days | $3,275* | $3,975 |
Mini Taste of Camp | July 12 – July 14 | 2nd – 4th | 3 days | $675 | $675 |
Teen Programs
10th – 12th Grades
10th & 11th Grade Programs
The Keter Experience
Session 2
July 12 – July 30
19 Days
Entering 10th & 11th grade
$5,825
The Keter Experience
Session Two
New for 2023! Our teen program is growing!
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 5-7 day journey embedded within their 3 week camp session. With a choice between a Forest Journey or Farm Journey, each of our Keter campers will experience a wild-adventurous-joyful-
*Stay tuned- details of Keter journey options will be available soon!
Junior Staff – 12th Grade
Junior Staff
June 13 - July 30
Option to stay until August 4
Entering 12th grade or 17 Years Old
Paid Position
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 December 18th, 2022 |
Returning Family | $100 | For returning families who register during our Priority
Registration period (November 1st – 7th) |
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. |
* Please note: the 3-day Mini Taste of Camp session is not eligible for discounts.
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, you will find our Financial Aid Application in your CampInTouch account. 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 18, 2022 | January 15, 2023 |
Round 2: February 15, 2023 | March 15, 2023 |
Payment & Refunds
Deposit
A deposit of $500 per camper ($250 for Mini Taste of Camp) 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, 2023.
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
Ready to sign up?
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