Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–15 · $1,795/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–15

Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4

Camp Tawonga · $1,795/week · ★ 4.7 (15 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read Camp Tawonga's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering a variety of programs including overnight camp, family camp, and adventure trips. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been operating for 98 years, having been founded in 1925, and is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training in youth development, safety, and risk management. Camp Tawonga has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 239 reviews, with many reviewers praising the inclusive environment, strong community, and positive impact on campers. The camp's California state license number is 030900088. They offer specific all-gender cabins, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity.
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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 9–15

Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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

How we verify these →

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 1-week sessions at $1,795. 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 4

What ages does Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 accept?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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 4 cost?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 publishes $1,795/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4's hours?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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 4 accredited?
Yes — Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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 - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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 - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 provide lunch?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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 4 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in San Francisco?
Camp Tawonga - All-Gender Cabins - Session 4 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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