URJ Camps & Israel Trips
Beth Ahabah Celebrates the Power of Jewish Summer Experiences!
Congregation Beth Ahabah proudly supports Jewish summer camps and Israel programs as some of the most meaningful experiences in shaping lifelong Jewish identity. Through joyful community, deep friendships, hands-on learning, and immersive Jewish living, campers build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging.
Research consistently shows that Jewish camping and Israel travel significantly strengthen a young person’s connection to Judaism, Jewish pride, and long-term Jewish engagement. Beth Ahabah encourages families to explore these opportunities as powerful extensions of Jewish life beyond the synagogue.
Our team is always happy to speak with your family about these formative educational experiences!
Reach out to Rabbi Nagel at rabbinagel@bethahabah.org or our Education Coordinator, at education@bethahabah.org
Different Summer Opportunities
URJ Camp Harlam
Our URJ Regional Summer Camp located in Pensylvania offering differnt experiences for different campers through a Junior Camp and Senior Camp Program.
URJ 6 Points Specialty Camps
3 Different Summer camps offering specialty interest experiences through a Jewish lens
Yallah! Israel
The URJ's Teen Summer Trip Powered by NFTY in Israel offering a variety of summer experiences in Israel.
Financial Assistance for Summer Camp
The Jewish community is constantly working to make Jewish experiences more affordable and accessible. The Foundation for Jewish Camp and other local institutions have scholarships and financial aid to help make summer camp a reality for your student.
Here is a breakdown of different organizations that offer scholarships and grants:
| Scholarship | Organization | Description | Amount | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Happy Camper | Foundation for Jewish Camp | Non-need based incentive grant for a child to attend Jewish overnight camp for the first time at 150 qualifying Summer Camps and experiences | $1,000 to $1,500 | Rolling |
| JCFR Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarship | Jewish Community Federation of Richmond | Need based scholarship provided by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, exclusively for overnight Jewish Summer Camp experiences | Up to $1,000 based on # of Applicants | Due: March 1, 2026 |
| Benjamin M. and Mondel K. Saslaw Education Fund | Richmond Jewish Foundation | Scholarships for individual students in the pre-school, summer camp, and day care programs of the Weinstein JCC, the Rudlin Torah Academy, congregational religious schools, special Jewish camps or for study in Israel. | Varies | Open from: January 5, 2026 to February 23, 2026 |
| Mooney, Rose and Mosey Greenberg Israel Scholarship Fund | Richmond Jewish Foundation | This fund awards need-based scholarships for travel to Israel to greater Richmond, VA area students between the ages of 15-22 at the time of departure. | Need based, varies | Open from: January 5, 2026 to February 23, 2026 |
| Karp/Sroka Memorial Fund | Richmond Jewish Foundation | This fund provides need-based scholarships to children from the Richmond, VA and Tidewater metropolitan areas for Jewish overnights camps. | Varies | Open from: January 5, 2026 to February 23, 2026 |
| Congregation Beth Ahabah Scholarship | Congregation Beth Ahabah | Scholarship for Jewish Summer Camps and Overnight programs for Congregation Beth Ahabah Members | Varies | Rolling |
URJ Camp Harlam
Camp Harlam is our regional URJ Camp.
Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, Camp Harlam provides the finest in Jewish Camping. Established in 1958, Camp Harlam has developed a strong tradition of success and excellence based on a highly skilled staff dedicated to the spiritual, physical, social and emotional well-being of each child, while building lifelong relationships between friends.
Camp Harlam opened in 1958 and has grown to its present size with a 300-acre facility, a population of approximately 550 campers each session, and a staff of over 225 exceptional role models.
The Camp Harlam family consists of smaller communities within Junior Camp, Senior Camp, and the Gesher (Counselor in Training) Program. Junior and Senior Camps are further broken down into units based on a child’s school grade to create a more intimate and age-appropriate experience for our campers.
6 Points Sports Academy
At URJ 6 Points Sports Academy, young Jewish athletes from across +33 states and 7 countries participate in a unique camping experience that combines professional sports coaching and the beloved traditions of Reform Jewish camping.
Our programs are open to athletes entering grades 4 through 11.
Campers feed their passion for sports at 6 Points and strengthen their identity as Jewish athletes! Our unique approach to Jewish education promotes Jewish identity building throughout the course of each day. Our campers not only improve their athletic abilities, they build self-confidence, strong connections to their peers and grow into proud Jewish athletes.
Find out more information here, 6 Points Sports: https://6pointssports.org/
6 Points Creative Arts Academy
6 Points Creative Arts Academy is a vibrant, fast-paced, communal living environment where young artists develop their passions and explore new skills. Through the integration of the Arts and Judaism, campers can be their whole selves in a warm, inclusive, like-minded community. Passion and a desire to build on their skills are the key components for camper success at CAA.
Find out more here Six Points Arts: https://6pointscreativearts.org/
6 Points Sci-Tech Academy
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy is the Jewish camp that curious minds have been waiting for! At 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy scientific inquiry meets fun. Campers entering grades 4-10 spend two weeks exploring robotics, video game design, science, digital media, and a host of other fun activities in a friendly setting with campers who share similar interests. Our oldest campers in grades 11 and 12 take their STEM learning to the next level through our teen leadership programs, where they learn how to make the world a more whole, just, and compassionate place through science and technology.
Located just outside of Boston’s science and technology corridor on the campus of the beautiful GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY BOARDING SCHOOL, 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy offers all of the advantages of a top-quality educational facility along with access to the best and brightest minds in the Jewish science and technology community.
Throughout their experience, campers explore what Judaism means to them—and how this complements their interests in science and technology. Campers gain an understanding of their place in the long history of the Jewish people’s contributions to science and technology.
Find out more here https://6pointsscitech.org
Programs in Israel for Teens
The URJ offers a wide range of Israel experiences for teens, including summer trips focused on history, adventure, social justice, eco-exploration, sci-tech innovation, gender identity, LGBTQ+ community, and allyship. There is also a semester-long high school program, URJ Heller High, for students seeking a deeper academic experience.
Yallah! Israel offers a carefully designed, educational, and joyful travel experience. Teens explore Israel through a chronological journey that brings Jewish history, culture, and identity to life. These trips foster independence, leadership, resilience, and a deep, lasting connection to Israel and the Jewish people—skills that prepare teens for college and adulthood.
To learn more about Yallah! Israel, visit: yallahisrael.org or contact them at yallahisrael@urj.org or 212-452-6517.
URJ HELLER HIGH IS A MEANINGFUL ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEENS LOOKING FOR DEEPER INSIGHT INTO ISRAEL, JEWISH IDENTITY AND THEMSELVES.
Heller High is based on Kibbutz Tzuba, nestled in the Judean Hills, approximately fifteen minutes outside of Jerusalem, where the students live in dorm style housing. While at Heller High, our students become immersed in the study of the history, culture, and Land of Israel. Find out more HERE .
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