Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–16 · $1,898/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–16

Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard Fee

Groveland, CA · $1,898/week · ★ 4.8 (34 reviews)

Camp Tawonga offers a Jewish overnight camp experience in Yosemite, focusing on community, nature, and personal...

▌ Editor's read Camp Tawonga is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025. The camp is licensed in California under facility number 550002130. Established in 1925, it has been operating for 98 years as a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks, ensuring camper safety. Camp Tawonga has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @camptawonga and a Facebook page 'camptawonga'. Google reviews for Camp Tawonga are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 300 reviews, frequently praising the inclusive community, engaging activities, and positive impact on campers. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and Jewish cultural programming, fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection to nature.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192898+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 10–16

Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard 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
1928 (98 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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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) - Standard Fee

What ages does Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard Fee accept?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard 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) - Standard Fee cost?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard Fee publishes $1,898/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) - Standard Fee accredited?
Yes — Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard Fee is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 98 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) - Standard Fee?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard Fee is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 98 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) - Standard Fee provide lunch?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard 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) - Standard Fee compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland?
Camp Tawonga - Session 1 (Grades 5-10) - Standard 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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