Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 11–14 · $1,749/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 11–14

URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)

Oconomowoc, WI · $1,749/week

Jewish overnight camp offering a variety of programs for different age groups, focusing on community, learning, and fun.

▌ Editor's read The URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) website loads successfully, providing information about their programs. OSRUI is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is part of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and has been operating for 75 years, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in Jewish camping. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. OSRUI is an overnight camp offering various sessions for campers in grades 2-12, including the Gesher Aleph 4-week program for grades 6-9. On Google, OSRUI has a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 145 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the strong sense of community, engaging Jewish programming, and positive impact on their children. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @osrui and a Facebook page 'osrui'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Address: 600 Lac La Belle Dr, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
  • Phone: (847) 509-0977
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: URJ Synagogue Member Rate and Non-URJ Member Tuition are listed. Security Fee is $100 or $180 depending on session length. Financial assistance and One Happy Camper grants are available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)

What ages does URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) accept?
URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) cost?
URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) publishes $1,749/week for the standard session. URJ Synagogue Member Rate and Non-URJ Member Tuition are listed. Security Fee is $100 or $180 depending on session length. Financial assistance and One Happy Camper grants are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) accredited?
Yes — URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)?
URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is operated by a faith-based organization, with 75 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 URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) provide lunch?
Yes — URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) 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 URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Oconomowoc?
URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is one of 38 overnight/sleepaway camps in Oconomowoc 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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