Camp Tel Noar
Jewish overnight camp in New Hampshire offering a wide range of activities for campers aged 7-16.
▌ Editor's read Camp Tel Noar is an overnight camp that is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as indicated by the ACA search tool. The camp is part of the Cohen Camps, a non-profit organization, which suggests a mission-driven approach. The website provides clear information regarding dates and tuition for the full season. Social media presence is strong with active Instagram (@camptelnoar) and Facebook (@camptelnoar) accounts. While the website details program offerings and values, specific language regarding staff background checks was not readily found.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Tel Noar 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 64 Tel Noar Rd, Hampstead, NH 03841, USA
- Phone: (603) 329-7803
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $13,800 for the full season. Early bird and first-time camper discounts available.
↗ What parents like
- Small, close-knit community
- High camper return rate
- Variety of session lengths
↘ Watch for
- Website blocked by captcha
- High cost for full season
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Tel Noar
- What ages does Camp Tel Noar accept?
- Camp Tel Noar is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Tel Noar cost?
- Camp Tel Noar publishes $1,971/week for the standard session. $13,800 for the full season. Early bird and first-time camper discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Tel Noar accredited?
- Yes — Camp Tel Noar is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 Tel Noar?
- Camp Tel Noar is operated by a nonprofit 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 Tel Noar provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Tel Noar 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Tel Noar with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Tel Noar.
- Hampstead Academy - Camp Invention: Spark · Hampstead Academy · Ages 5–12