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Camp Nefesh

Land Park

Jewish day camp in Sacramento offering a fun and enriching summer experience for children.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Nefesh website loads successfully and presents itself as a Jewish day camp located in Carlsbad, California, for children aged 5-12. The camp is run by Rabbi Yossi and Chaya Eilfort, indicating a religious affiliation and an owner type of 'church-synagogue-mosque'. The program includes a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and weekly field trips, as detailed on their 'About' and 'Activities' pages. The camp operates in sessions, with Session 1 being one of the offerings. While the website mentions staff, it does not provide specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Camp Nefesh' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging activities and nurturing environment. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campnefesh and a Facebook page 'campnefesh'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Nefesh 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 specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3600 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818
  • Phone: (916) 446-4846
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Nefesh

What ages does Camp Nefesh accept?
Camp Nefesh is open to children ages 5–12. 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.
What are Camp Nefesh's hours?
Camp Nefesh runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Nefesh?
Camp Nefesh is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Nefesh provide lunch?
Camp Nefesh 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 Nefesh compare to other specialty camps in Sacramento?
Camp Nefesh is one of 14 specialty camps in Sacramento 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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