Let’s Go to Jewish Summer Camp!
February 10, 2026
The magic of summer camp – long sunny days, warm friendships, singing by the campfire. Jewish summer camps offer kids all that and much more! Children and teens build confidence, independence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships in an immersive Jewish environment.
Families in Washington State have incredible access to a wide range of excellent Jewish summer camps. Check out our list of local overnight and day camps below and find the best experience for your child! To remove financial barriers and to make camps accessible for every family, the Federation offers scholarships and incentive grants, so make sure to take advantage of these opportunities and apply soon!
Sephardic Adventure Camp (SAC) is a warm, close-knit Jewish overnight camp that is big enough to offer a wide variety of activities but small enough to know every camper by name. Located in Cle Elum, WA, just outside Seattle and surrounded by Douglas fir forest, SAC combines the best in American camping with a strong love for the Sephardic tradition. Offering children a summer filled with fun, friendships, laughter, excitement, adventure, and learning, SAC provides a safe and healthy environment where Jewish children can explore and enjoy their world, while learning about their heritage and developing their senses of creativity, sportsmanship, and individuality.
The Federation offers need-based camp scholarships for families seeking financial assistance and One Happy Camper incentive grants supporting first-time campers. Together, these programs help ensure that financial need is never a barrier to a formative Jewish summer experience.
Apply now – camp scholarship applications are open through February 27!
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