URJ Camp George
Jewish overnight camp in Ontario offering a variety of activities and fostering a strong community.
▌ Editor's read URJ Camp George is an overnight Reform Jewish summer camp located in Parry Sound, Ontario, celebrating its 25th year of operation. The camp's website (campgeorge.urjcamps.org) loads successfully and provides extensive information about their programs and values. They are part of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Camps network, indicating a religious affiliation. The camp emphasizes a strong community, Jewish values, and a wide range of activities including arts, sports, and outdoor adventures. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including first aid, CPR, and child protection. Google reviews for URJ Camp George show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with common themes highlighting the positive impact on campers' Jewish identity and the strong sense of community. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
URJ Camp George is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 800 Limberlost Rd, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2W8, Canada
- Phone: (416) 638-2635
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Prices are in CAD. Cost per week is an estimate based on various session lengths. For example, a 2-week session is $4400 CAD, which is about $1600 USD/week. Financial aid is available.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on Jewish identity
- Variety of session lengths
↘ Watch for
- First session is full
- Non-URJ members pay surcharge
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about URJ Camp George
- What ages does URJ Camp George accept?
- URJ Camp George is open to children ages 7–16. 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 URJ Camp George cost?
- URJ Camp George publishes $1,405/week for the standard session. Prices are in CAD. Cost per week is an estimate based on various session lengths. For example, a 2-week session is $4400 CAD, which is about $1600 USD/week. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are URJ Camp George's hours?
- URJ Camp George runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs URJ Camp George?
- URJ Camp George is operated by a faith-based organization, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does URJ Camp George provide lunch?
- Yes — URJ Camp George includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does URJ Camp George offer transportation?
- URJ Camp George provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside URJ Camp George.
- Tim Horton Memorial Camp · Parry Sound, ON · Ages 12–16