Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–15 · $2,232/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–15

Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2

Camp Tawonga · $2,232/week · ★ 4.7 (15 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read Camp Tawonga's website (tawonga.org) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, and holds California state license #550000001. The camp, founded in 1925, has been operating for 97 years as a nonprofit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering various sessions including all-gender cabins. Google reviews for Camp Tawonga show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 300 reviews, with many praising the strong community, beautiful setting, and positive impact on campers. 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
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Who thrives here Ages 9–15

Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 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
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 9–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 131 Steuart Street, Suite 460, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
  • Phone: (415) 543-2267
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Website lists 3-week sessions at $6,695, which is $2,231.67/week. Financial assistance is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (4 one-week), from May 22 to Sep 6.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 8 May 22 – 25, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 9 Aug 20 – 23, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 10 Aug 27 – 30, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 11 Sep 3 – 6, 2026 · 1 week

↗ What parents like

  • Jewish-rooted overnight camp
  • Located near Yosemite
  • All-gender cabins available

↘ Watch for

  • Financial aid may be needed
  • Some sessions have waitlists

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2

What ages does Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 accept?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 is open to children ages 9–15. 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 - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 cost?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 publishes $2,232/week for the standard session. Website lists 3-week sessions at $6,695, which is $2,231.67/week. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2's hours?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 accredited?
Yes — Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 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 - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 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 - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 provide lunch?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 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 - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in San Francisco?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 2 is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in San Francisco 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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