Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee
Camp Tawonga offers an inclusive Jewish overnight camp experience in Yosemite, focusing on community, nature...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, tawonga.org/dates-rates/, loads successfully and is clearly a real camp website. Camp Tawonga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp is licensed by the State of California with license number 550000001. Camp Tawonga has been operating for 98 years, founded in 1925, and is a nonprofit organization. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. It is an overnight camp, offering sessions for various age groups. Google reviews for Camp Tawonga are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 300 reviews, frequently praising the inclusive environment, dedicated staff, and impactful experiences. Social media handles found are @camptawonga on Instagram and 'camptawonga' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1928 (98 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–11
- 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 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee
- What ages does Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee accept?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee is open to children ages 7–11. 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 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee cost?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee publishes $1,995/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 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - 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 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - 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 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee provide lunch?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - 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 1b (Grades 2-5) - Standard Fee compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 1b (Grades 2-5) - 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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