Camp · Religious · Ages 7–16 · $1,200/week
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URJ Camp Kalsman

URJ Camp Kalsman · $1,200/week · ★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

URJ Camp Kalsman offers an immersive Jewish overnight camp experience in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on community, personal growth, and Jewish values.

▌ Editor's read The URJ Camp Kalsman website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight Jewish summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is part of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Camps, confirming its religious affiliation and non-profit ownership. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal and sex offender registry checks, and are trained in CPR/First Aid. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the nurturing environment, strong Jewish programming, and positive impact on their children. The camp offers various sessions for different age groups, focusing on building community, fostering Jewish identity, and providing a fun, engaging summer experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

URJ Camp Kalsman is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious 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
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 12736 212th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Pricing is per session (2-4 weeks). Financial aid is a high priority.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about URJ Camp Kalsman

What ages does URJ Camp Kalsman accept?
URJ Camp Kalsman 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 URJ Camp Kalsman cost?
URJ Camp Kalsman publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. USD. Pricing is per session (2-4 weeks). Financial aid is a high priority. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are URJ Camp Kalsman's hours?
URJ Camp Kalsman 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 URJ Camp Kalsman accredited?
Yes — URJ Camp Kalsman 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 URJ Camp Kalsman?
URJ Camp Kalsman 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 URJ Camp Kalsman provide lunch?
URJ Camp Kalsman 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.

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