Family Camp
About
Come together with fellow nature-loving Jewish families for Wilderness Torah’s first ever family camp! Enjoy 3 nights camping under the stars, catered organic meals, and a memorable weekend filled with play, relaxation, and Shabbat celebration. Kids ages 3-10, parents, grandparents and other family members are all welcome to join in the fun!
We welcome families from the diverse and beautiful spectrum of identity: Jews of color, LGBTQIA+ youth & families, Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, and folks of a wide spectrum of Jewish observance and background. Throughout our programs, we honor both our common threads and our unique lived experiences.
When:
Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11, 2024
No arrivals after 5pm PT on Friday, August 9.
Where:
Group campground in Lotus, CA (2 hours drive from Bay Area)
Exact location provided upon registration.
Activities
Ready to Join?
Register NowSample Daily Schedule:
Thursday: Arrival, camping setup, and stories/singing around the campfire
Friday Morning: Kids opening program and getting to know each other, adult electives
Friday Afternoon: Kids crafts and preparing for Shabbat,adult electives
Friday Evening: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat together
Saturday Morning: Slow Shabbat, kids stories and play, adult electives
Saturday Afternoon: Family time on the river
Saturday Evening: Havdalah and shine your light talent show
Sunday morning: Closing circle
Activities:
Location & Accommodations
Family Camp will occur at a beautiful riverfront campground with lodging, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Just a two- hour drive from the Bay Area, the campground offers 23 acres of land along the South Fork of the American River, with numerous beach spots and sandy nooks. Exact location will be shared upon registration.
Accommodations:
Tent and/or van camping is included with your registration. Limited spots for RVs and/or hookups are available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional $50. Please indicate that you will need one in your registration form. Generators are not allowed.
The campsite has a few cabins for an additional price. They are available first-come, first-served to the general public. Contact us and we will send you information about the campsite and booking lodging.