2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Tawonga

Groveland, California

Camp Tawonga

Explore river and forest life within a Jewish camp community of Shabbat celebrations, music and shared traditions.

Tawonga combines nature, group relationships and Jewish culture. Cabin groups share swimming, creative work, sports and challenges, with age-appropriate campouts in longer sessions. Interfaith and non-Jewish families are welcomed, while Jewish blessings, celebrations and cultural experiences are part of the program.

ACA-accredited
Jewish cultureRiver & forestCabin communityOutdoor overnight

CAMP-CA-016

2026 camp activity planning around shared tables
2026 camp activity planning around shared tablesView past-program photos (7)

Courses & activities

River & swimming

River activities and pool time connect the setting with camp life.

Backpacking & campouts

Longer sessions include age-appropriate campouts or backpacking.

Arts, music & sports

Crafts, music and sports create several ways to participate.

Ropes & group challenges

Adventure-course activities invite group cooperation and challenge.

Camp features & life

Jewish culture in daily life

Hebrew mealtime blessings, Shabbat and cultural traditions are woven throughout camp.

Interfaith participation

Campers include Jewish, interfaith and non-Jewish families.

Cabin-group life

Cabin relationships and shared activities are central to the experience.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • For families intentionally seeking a Jewish cultural experience.
  • For children interested in river, forest and group activities.
  • For international families ready to discuss culture, language and session fit.

The program includes Jewish cultural and religious activities and is not an English-teaching camp. Contact an advisor for 2027 tuition, international admission and language fit.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 dates & tuition

2027-06-13 to 2027-06-18Taste of Camp · Entering grades 2–6 in fall 2027
1 week
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2027-06-20 to 2027-07-02Session 2 · Entering grades 3–8 in fall 2027
2 weeks
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2027-07-04 to 2027-07-23Session 3 · Entering grades 6–10 in fall 2027
3 weeks
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2027-07-25 to 2027-08-10Session 4 · Entering grades 3–10 in fall 2027
2.5 weeks
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Contact an advisor for 2027 tuition, deposits and cancellation terms.

Travel & participation

Consider time away from home and readiness for the cultural program together.

Confirm transfers, pre-camp lodging and international enrollment arrangements.

Discuss health, diet and cabin preferences before payment.

Confirm regular and optional cabin arrangements for the selected session.

Past-program photos (7)

2026 camp life: preparing ingredients together
2026 creative activity: hands-on work around a shared table
2026 nature activity: interacting with a camp goat
2026 waterfront activity: a group in life jackets at the lake
2026 lake activity: sharing a pedal boat
2026 sports activity: a group ball game on the sandy court
2026 outdoor challenge: a woodland zipline activity

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications