Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee
Camp Tawonga offers a Jewish overnight camp experience in Yosemite, focusing on community, nature, and personal...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Tawonga website (tawonga.org) loads successfully and provides extensive information about their programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, as confirmed by the ACA's Find A Camp directory. The camp's California state license number is 550000001, as listed on their 'Safety & Accreditation' page. Camp Tawonga is a nonprofit organization, celebrating 97 years of operation since its founding in 1925. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo comprehensive background checks. Google reviews for Camp Tawonga show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 215 reviews, with many praising the strong community, engaging activities, and positive impact on campers. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, including the Session 1 for grades 5-10. Social media handles include @camptawonga on Instagram and 'camptawonga' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192997+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 10–16
Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1929 (97 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 10–16
- Address: 13100 Tawonga Rd, Groveland, CA 95321
- Phone: (415) 543-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: A 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied to payments made via credit card. We encourage families to pay camp fees via debit card, ACH transfer, or check to avoid this additional charge. Refer a friend who’s new to Tawonga, ...
7 sessions (2 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 7 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,795
- Session 2 Jun 14 – Jul 3, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,695
- Session 3 Jun 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,250
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,795
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 24, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,695
- Session 6 Jul 5 – 17, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,250
- Session 7 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,250
↗ What parents like
- Focus on community/nature
- Personal growth promoted
- All-gender cabins available
↘ Watch for
- Registration for 2026 only
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee
- What ages does Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee accept?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee is open to children ages 10–16. 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 Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee cost?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee publishes $1,798/week for the standard session. A 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied to payments made via credit card. We encourage families to pay camp fees via debit card, ACH transfer, or check to avoid this additional charge. Refer a friend who’s new to Tawonga, ... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 97 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 97 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 Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee provide lunch?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - JCC Member Fee is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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