We believe that immersing children in community building, Jewish values and nature helps them become their best selves. They use the experience of Tawonga to make the world a better place. After an eventful and memorable Camp season, we are already looking ahead to next summer! Check out our 2022 programs, including a return to our traditional four Camp session structure, teen programs, and Adventure Quests.
Jordan Daniels reflects on the powerful experience of joining Tawonga's Jewish Families of Color Weekend in September: Many stories written by Jews of Color, including myself, discuss our 'othered' experiences in Jewish spaces. But we also have stories of belonging - where we can just be - and with places like Camp Tawonga, they're finally being written.
Jordan Daniels reflects on the powerful experience of joining Tawonga's Jewish Families of Color Weekend in September: Many stories written by Jews of Color, including myself, discuss our 'othered' experiences in Jewish spaces. But we also have stories of belonging - where we can just be - and with places like Camp Tawonga, they're finally being written.
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For 95 years, Camp Tawonga has served as a leader in Jewish camping, fostering in children and families a deep connection to nature, community and Judaism. We run programming for children, families and young adults at our stunning residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our Team
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Tawonga's year-round staff and Board of Directors make up the central team that creates the magic of Camp. Our growing year-round team is dedicated, highly talented and hard-working. This group plans and executes Tawonga's program offerings up and down the mountain and so much more. Most of us work in San Francisco while our Buildings & Grounds crew maintains our campsite near Yosemite.
History
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Leaders of the San Francisco Jewish community founded Camp Tawonga. Their goals were simple: send children to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to make friends, have fun and escape the cold summers of San Francisco. Over time, these week-long rustic adventures evolved as Tawonga's programming grew in quality and popularity.
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Read below for information about registration, financial options and 2022 program dates and rates. Feel free to contact us with any questions about which program is right for your child or family at 415.543.2267 or info@tawonga.org. We may make exceptions for campers outside of the listed grades. Please reach out to our registrar with questions: 415.543.2267 or registration@tawonga.org.
Mission & Philosophy
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We believe that a loving, inclusive Jewish community gives children a chance to gain self-confidence, explore their spirituality and discover the truest versions of themselves. More compassion, acceptance of others and a desire to repair our world - that's our mission. Since 1925, Tawonga's four-part mission has fostered high self-esteem, enduring community, tikkun olam and positive Jewish identity.
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