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During the day, you will have the chance to enjoy all that camp has to offer: swimming in the lake and pool, playing on the sports fields, taking part in exciting discussions, creating something in our arts center, challenging yourself on the ropes course, experiencing great programs, and more. There will be times for you to do things with your tzrif (cabin) or eidah (unit) and also plenty of time for you to choose your own activities. For a typical daily schedule, click here.
Here are some of the activities that await you at Camp JRF this summer:
We are planning for nearly 400 youth from all across North America.
On 120 acres of wooded lands and field, the Aaron and Marjorie Ziegelman Campus is a full-service camp facility. The site includes:
The Aaron and Marjorie Ziegelman Campus of Camp JRF is located in South Sterling, Pennsylvania, in the Pocono Mountains, approximately 110 miles from New York City and 125 miles from Philadelphia. The nearest major city with an airport is Scranton, approximately 25 miles from camp.
All campers live in wooden cabins. Located throughout camp, all cabins have electricity and sleep 10 to 12 campers plus two counselors in comfortable platform wooden bunk beds. All cabins have electricity, lighting, and modern bathrooms (including showers). You will have personal shelf space and are welcome to bring posters, pictures or other items from home.
If two campers are in the same eidah (unit) and the same grade, they can request to stay in the same cabin with each other. If the request comes from both campers, we do everything we can to make sure the campers' request is honored.
There is plenty of time during camp to see friends from across camp. At meals and during services, hofshi (free choice), breirot (electives), and other points throughout the day (and especially on Shabbat), campers have the opportunity to truly get to know all the campers in camp - no matter their age.
There are two madrikhim (counselors) in each cabin, both of whom are college-age. They are great listeners, exceptionally caring, extremely fun and energetic. They are there to make sure you are happy, safe and have the summer of your life.
Every meal at camp provides variety so that you will almost always find something you like to eat. Camp meals include pizza, cook-outs, pasta, tacos, and so much more. All meals are kosher and there is always a tasty vegetarian choice during meat meals. Fresh fruit or salad are available at every meal, as are basic sandwich ingredients such soy "peanut" butter and jelly. Camp JRF strives to be a nut sensitive environment.
For many of our campers, Shabbat is the highlight of the week.Shabbat at camp includes creative and energetic services; lively singing and dancing; time for rest and relaxation; and a change from our regular daily schedule.
Winter: 101 Greenwood Avenue Suite 430, Jenkintown PA 19046
Summer: PO Box 10, 1 Pine Grove Road, South Sterling, PA 18460
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