URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
Jewish overnight camp offering a 2-week session for grades 6-9, focusing on community, learning, and fun.
▌ Editor's read URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is an ACA accredited camp, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp website, osrui.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about programs and dates/rates. OSRUI has been operating for 75 years, indicating a strong history and experience in youth camping. The camp is owned and operated by the Union for Reform Judaism, classifying it as a church-synagogue-mosque owner type. The program described is an overnight camp for grades 6-9. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. On Google, OSRUI has a rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the strong community, engaging activities, and positive Jewish environment. Social media handles found are @osrui for Instagram and 'osrui' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 11–14
- Address: 1100 Highview Dr, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, USA
- Phone: (847) 509-0990
- 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 $1,475/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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