URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
Jewish overnight camp for grades 4-7, focusing on community, learning, and fun in a URJ member setting.
▌ Editor's read The URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) website loads successfully and provides information about its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. OSRUI has been operating for 60 years, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, and is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism. The camp's website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. OSRUI has a strong online presence with a Google rating of 4.9 stars from 230 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their children's Jewish identity and sense of community. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, including Kibbutz HaTzofim Bet for grades 4-7. Social media handles include @osrui on Instagram and 'osrui' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–12
URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–12
- 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 9–12. 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 $1,200/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 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 URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)?
- URJ Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is operated by a faith-based 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 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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