Sleepaway Camps

Berkshire Hills is a small co-ed values-based Jewish sleepaway camp located in Copake , NY. Jewish life at Berkshire Hills is built on community and eight core values including integrity, respect, acts of loving kindness and repairing the world, that are instilled in all campers and staff. Berkshire Hills’ program has great traditional camp activities like sports , cooking, art , music, archery , ropes and swimming and their Culinary Specialty Camp will help your child become a master chef.

For registration, or to learn about special offers exclusive to Mid-Island Day Camp families , please contact Berkshire Hills directly at: (914) 693-8952.

For more information, please visit bhecamp.org.

Nestled in the Northern Pocono Mountains of Wayne County, PA, Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true for nearly 70 years. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships and nurturing and compassionate staff. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low key, fun and inclusive environment. No summer would be complete without amazing activities such as Athletics , Arts and Crafts, Music, Outdoor Adventure, Waters ports, Boating, Swimming and endless fun on our one-of-a-kind, private

70-acre lake! Along with a daily immersive Jewish culture fueled by our camp values of Kindness , Empathy, Leadership, Responsibility and Independence, we foster the concepts of giving back to the community, being a good person and leaving your positive mark on the world around you. We look forward to welcoming you into our camp community.

For registration, or to learn about special offers exclusive to Mid-Island Day Camp families, please contact Camp Poyntelle directly at: (718) 279-0690 or email Tom Troche at tom@poyntelle.com

For more information, please visit poyntelle.com.

New Jersey Y Camps is a leader in sleep-away camping with 100 amazing years under their belt. The camps pride themselves on offering age appropriate activities with individual programs for each age group:

• Nah-Jee-Wah (Grades 1st-6th)
• Cedar Lake (Grades 7th-9th)
• Teen Camp (Grades 10th -11th)
• Round Lake Camp (Inclusion Program, ages 7-17)

Located just 1 ½ hours away from NYC, the camps are nestled on a beautiful 1,250 acres in the Pocono Mountains. Offering extensive programs in the arts, athletics, waterfront, adventure training, and STEM, there are truly endless experiences to be had and the campers get to choose their activities daily! The camps also host Totally Specialty Camps which serve as specialized offerings for those who want to focus more intensely on a sport, science, or art while still enjoying a typical camp experience. To help build its strong sense of community, NJY infuses Judaism into the daily program through their Jewish values, or ROOTS program. Shabbat services also take place weekly with spirited singing and dancing in the outdoor amphitheaters. NJY’s #1 priority is taking care of individual campers’ needs while providing a safe and nurturing environment. For these reasons and so much more, thousands of campers worldwide consider NJY to be their “home away from home”!

For registration, or to learn about special offers exclusive to Mid-Island Day Camp families, please contact New Jersey Y Camps directly at: 973-575-3333 x 125 or visit njycamps.org.

For more information, please visit nahjeewah.org.

Perlman Camp is located on 400 pristine acres in the Pocono Mountains. For over 60 years, our intentional approach to child care, programming, and Jewish life, ensures that your child will have the best possible Jewish summer camp experience. At Perlman Camp, your children will learn, explore, and challenge themselves through world-class, choice-based programming.

Our exceptional, highly-trained staff are there for support and encourage­ment. The lessons your child brings home from camp will last a lifetime.

For registration, or to learn about special offers exclusive to Mid-Island Day Camp families , please contact Perlman Camp directly at: (301) 231-5300.

For more information, please visit perlmancamp.org.

Surprise Lake Camp is a special place, a home away from home for generations of young people. We believe in the value of community and friendship. Our Jewish values and identity shape our days and our connection to nature. We’re dedicated to helping young people unplug, grow, and develop values, confidence, and skills to last a lifetime. And we are fortunate to share this extraordinary place, this setting of incredible natural beauty, adding to SLC’s storied history as the nation’s longest-running Jewish sleepaway camp.

For registration, or to learn about special offers exclusive to the Mid Island Day Camp families, please contact Surprise Lake Camp directly at: (845) 265-3616.