A day at CJ is full of fun activities, experiential education, and community. Learn more about a typical day at camp, our special programs, and meals below.

Below is a sample of our daily schedule at camp! Fridays and Saturdays at camp have a different schedule as we celebrate Shabbat. Please note: This schedule is subject to change.

There are tons of activities at Camp Judaea from Israeli Scouts to swimming in our lake! During a typical day at CJ, campers rotate between activities with their Achva groups, groups that are made up of campers from all of the cabins in their eda (age group).

Scroll through to learn all of the activities we have at Camp Judaea and their names in Hebrew!

⚽️🎤🎨🐟🏊 Chuggim (Electives): Individual electives allow for campers to customize their schedule and receive more specialized instruction. Campers will have two electives a day and switch their electives mid-summer. This will allow campers to have four choice activities a session and include more of the activities we do daily (art, ropes course, court sports, etc.) but also allowing our staff to share their talents with our campers.

⭐️ Peulah Eda (Age Group Education Activity): Each age group has an educational theme. During Peulah Eda, campers will have an experiential learning block where they have a fun and informal activity around their educational theme.

🌠 Tochnit Erev (Evening Activities): Each night campers will enjoy creative Tochnit Erev (nighttime activities) with their unit (eda). These activities include: pool parties, talent shows, dance parties, paint war and of course traditional campfires (with s’mores!).

🎭 Hatzagah (Camp-Wide Play): Campers can choose to participate in our camp-wide production either as a performer or backstage crew.

💙❤️🤍💚💛 Bikkurim (Maccabiah/Color War): This is the biggest surprise and most well-kept secret of the summer. The day is a 24-hour, high spirited competition between the Blue, Red, Green, Yellow & White teams.  Bikkurim incorporates lots of healthy competitions in sports, wisdom, creativity and ruach (spirit). The day will culminate with the final cheer and plaque presentation from all the teams.  Bikkurim is top secret, so we can’t spill too much!

🏞️🎳 Tiyulim (Day Trips): All of our full session campers go on two trips during the summer! Campers go on an outdoor adventure day trip where they explore nature on hikes, through water activities, at nature centers, and more! Additionally, campers go bowling at Tarheel Lanes - a cherished CJ tradition. *All trips are weather-permitting and subject to change.

🤩 Yom Kef (Day of Fun): Get ready for a new addition to our special “Yoms” – Yom Kef! This day will be packed with games, adventures, and full of surprises, promising an unforgettable experience for our campers.

A fun and relaxing Shabbat amidst the natural splendor of our camp is one of the highlights of each camper’s summer experience. Shabbat takes place on Saturdays, and it allows the campers a day of rest. Campers have chofesh (free time) - they can choose to sit and read under a tree, play cards with friends, swim at the pool or just relax in one of our pavilions with friends. Shabbat comes to a close on the basketball courts under the stars as we do Havdalah and then break into Rikkud (Israeli dancing). Rikkud is the highlight of every week!

Campers enjoy delicious, freshly prepared, and kosher meals in our Chadar Ochel (dining hall). Below is a sample of the meals we serve at camp. At breakfast, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, and cereal are always available. At lunch and dinner, a salad bar, sandwich bar, soup, and pasta bar are always available.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

In addition to our sample menu above, alternatives are available for vegetarians, special diets, and selective eaters. Campers can also customize their meals from a wide selection available on our options below, available at all meals.

In the afternoon, campers will get a healthy snack before resuming the activity day. We have hydration stations located in the Chadar Ochel (dining hall) and across camp so campers can keep their water bottles full.

We work closely with our chefs to assist our campers with special dietary needs and our pickier eaters. We can accommodate most food allergies and food sensitivities. Food allergies and sensitivities can be recorded in your Campminder forms. If you have any concerns about dietary issues, please contact Francine Safdeye.