Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - 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 loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs and philosophy. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp's California state license number is 550004245. Camp Tawonga has been operating since 1925, making it a well-established organization with 97 years of experience. The camp is a nonprofit organization and explicitly states on its 'Staff' page that all staff undergo background checks. It offers an overnight program for various age groups. Google reviews for Camp Tawonga show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 294 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children, the strong sense of community, and the beautiful natural setting. 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 7–11
Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member 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
- 1929 (97 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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
- Jewish-focused overnight camp
- Located near Yosemite
- Referral discount available
↘ Watch for
- Credit card payments incur 3% fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee
- What ages does Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee accept?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member 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 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee cost?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee publishes $1,895/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 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - 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 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - 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 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee provide lunch?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - 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 2b (Grades 2-5) - JCC Member Fee compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Groveland?
- Camp Tawonga - Session 2b (Grades 2-5) - 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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