“Shwayder Camp has definitely opened my eyes to what’s really important in life. I love Shwayder so much because there’s no place else that’s ever made me feel that way.”
Dates & Rates
2024 Session Dates & Rates
At Shwayder camp, we group children by the grade that they enter in the fall that follows the summer they're at camp. Please review the session options below to find a session that works for both your calendar and your child's grade eligibility. For example, if your child is entering 7th grade and wants to attend a two-week-long session, they can only attend in Session 3, because Session 1A does not include 7th graders. Learn more about session types and the camper experience at Shwayder.
Session 1
3 Weeks
5th - 10th
June 11th - 30th
$5000 Standard
$4325 Temple Emanuel Member
Session 1A
2 Weeks
June 11th - 23rd
2nd - 4th
$3325 Standard
$2875 Temple Emanuel Member
Session 1B
1 Week
June 25th - 30th
2nd - 6th
$1650 Standard
$1425 Temple Emanuel Member
Session 2
3 Weeks
July 2nd - 21st
2nd - 10th
$5000 Standard
$4325 Temple Emanuel Member
Session 3
2 Weeks
July 23rd - August 4th
2nd - 10th
$3325 Standard
$2875 Temple Emanuel Member
SIT Program Dates and Rates
Session 1
June 11th - 30th
3 Weeks
11th
$4135 Standard
$3435 Temple Emanuel Member
Session 2
3 Weeks
July 2nd - 21st
11th
$4135 Standard
$3435 Temple Emanuel Member
Session 3
2 Weeks
July 23rd - August 4th
11th
$2760 Standard
$2290 Temple Emanuel Member
Learn more about the SIT Program.
The difference between member and non-member rates reflects a tuition adjustment, which is funded by Temple Emanuel for its members.
Registration must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $350, per camper, per session.
The balance of the fees is due in full by April 1, 2024.
Fall 2024 Grade
2024 Dates
Rates
Length
2024 Application Dates
Temple Emanuel Members: October 4, 2023
Returning Campers: October 11, 2023
Open to All: October 18, 2023
Discounts and Financial Aid
Financial Aid: We are committed to ensuring that every camper who wants to attend Shwayder Camp is able to, regardless of financial ability. Financial aid is available on request and by completion of a confidential information form. Contact the camp office to request a financial aid application. Scholarship requests should be made by March 1, 2024. Applicants who are not members of Temple Emanuel must first request financial aid from their home congregation or Jewish community agency.
Sibling Discount: Many families send more than one child to camp. Consequently, we offer a 10% discount for each additional camper that a family sends to Shwayder.
First-Time Camper Grants from One Happy Camper: Considering Jewish overnight camp for the first time? Your child may be eligible for a need-blind grant of up to $1000 this summer! Learn more about Learn more about One Happy Camper grants! Note: If you receive an error when creating an account with OHC, try a shorter password without symbols.
