Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad
Camp Judaea offers a Jewish overnight camp experience in Hendersonville, NC, focusing on Israeli culture, Hebrew...
▌ Editor's read Camp Judaea is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website's footer. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It is a non-profit organization, indicated by the 'Donate' option and the overall mission-driven language. The camp's program focuses on Jewish values, Israeli culture, and Hebrew language, as detailed on their 'Our Program' page. They offer a variety of activities including sports, arts, and outdoor adventures. Social media handles for Instagram (@campjudaea) and Facebook (@campjudaea) are prominently displayed on the website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–8
Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad 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
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–8
- Address: 48 Camp Judaea Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone: (828) 697-6500
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $3000 for the 10-day session. Sibling discount of $150 available.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on Israeli culture
- Hebrew language immersion
- Zionist values
↘ Watch for
- Shorter session length
- No transportation included
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad
- What ages does Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad accept?
- Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad is open to children ages 7–8. 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 Judaea - Rishonim Echad cost?
- Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad publishes $2,100/week for the standard session. $3000 for the 10-day session. Sibling discount of $150 available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad accredited?
- Yes — Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Judaea - Rishonim Echad?
- Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 Judaea - Rishonim Echad provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville?
- Camp Judaea - Rishonim Echad is one of 19 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hendersonville 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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