Camp Kefli

From the Camp Directors

We are thrilled to be directing Camp Kefli this summer. At Temple Isaiah, we strive to provide a vibrant Jewish educational experience for our youth. Kefli is a key component of our comprehensive approach to integrating formal and informal Jewish education. The Camp Kefli experience enhances a child’s year-round Jewish learning, and promotes a positive connection to Temple Isaiah.

When asked about what led to our deep, personal connections to Judaism, the answer is simple… Jewish summer camp! At camp each of us built lasting friendships, developed a better sense of ourselves and our connection to Judaism, and simply had fun being Jewish. We are honored to have the opportunity to help create this experience for your child this summer. Welcome to Camp Kefli 2024!

L’Shalom,
Rabbi Alissa Miller and Jacob Friedman

Schedule

Camp Hours
Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:30pm every day. In July we will send out detailed information about each camp day to registered families.

Early Care: 8:00-8:45 AM
Drop-Off: 8:45-9:00 AM
Pick-Up: 3:30-3:45 PM
Aftercare: 3:45-5:30 PM

Extended Care
For those families that require an earlier drop-off in the morning and/or a later pick-up in the afternoon, we offer a great extended care program staffed by trained Kefli counselors. Morning care begins at 8:00am, and aftercare lasts until 5:30pm. Drop-in daycare is accepted, and families will be charged a per-day rate.

Activities Summer 2024
This summer, like all others, campers will experience fun-filled activities that create lasting friendships and a strong sense of Jewish identity. We will be transforming the grounds of Temple Isaiah into spaces for interactive and creative programming, with theme days, arts & crafts, Macabbiah (color wars), kumzitz skits and more. Every age group will also experience great adventures around the Bay Area; leaving the Isaiah campus at least three times each week.

Our older campers in units Dalet and Idan Chadash (entering 6-8th grade) who are eager and ready for more independence will have unique experiences that will build their sense of independence, responsibility, and leadership skills. (a.k.a They go on more adventures and have either an overnight at Temple or a camping trip each week of camp.)

Every moment of Camp Kefli this summer will be planned to help cultivate friendships and feel the strength of community.

We are working on the specifics of the Kefli schedule for the summer. Throughout the spring and into the summer more details will be provided as they are finalized

5 Eidot (Units) of Camp Kefli

Campers will be divided into age-level units that will then be subdivided into smaller groups. Each unit will be led by a Unit Head and the smaller groups will be supervised by our teen counselors who have demonstrated responsibility, talent, and maturity in other areas of our synagogue life. Their enthusiasm is the best part of Camp Kefli! The activities in each unit will be designed to meet the developmental interests and needs of the campers (these are just a few examples of what’s being planned):

Alef: Entering Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Bet: Entering 2nd & 3rd Grades
Gimel: Entering 4th & 5th Grades
Dalet: Entering 6th & 7th Grades
Idan Chadash: Entering 8th Grade

Alef: Entering Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Space Cowboy Day, Tilden Park, Swimming, Bowling, Chabot Space Center

Bet: Entering 2nd & 3rd Grades
Gimel: Entering 4th & 5th Grades
Kefli Elemental Day, Six Flags, Antioch Water Park, Ice Skating, swimming, bowling

Dalet: Entering 6th & 7th Grades
Six Flags, Dublin Wave, Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk, camping trip, bowling, swimming

Idan Chadash: Entering 8th Grade
Ropes course, Berkeley Adventures, Escape Room, Six Flags, camping trip, leadership

Fees, Policies, and Procedures

Camp Fees
For the two-week session from 9:00-3:30 PM Monday-Friday

Early Bird Member Pricing*:
Alef, Bet & Gimel (Grades K-5): $1035
Dalet & Idan Chadesh (Grades 6-8): $1100

Early Bird Non-Member Pricing*:
Alef, Bet & Gimel (Grades K-5): $1285
Dalet & Idan Chadesh (Grades 6-8): $1,335

Extended care AM session is $50/ 2 weeks for Alef, Bet & Gimel, & $40/ 2 weeks for Dalet & Idan Chadash

Extended PM session is $150/ 2 weeks for Alef, Bet & Gimel, & $130/ 2 weeks for for Dalet & Idan Chadash

Drop-in Extended care is $20 a day

For Temple Isaiah members who would like to request one week, the price for Alef, Bet & Gimel is $535 and Dalet & Idan Chadash is $565.

*Register Now! Prices go up $25 per week after May 31st.

Camperships
Camp Kefli camperships are available for Temple Isaiah members based on financial need. There is a space on the registration form to request one. If you have questions please contact Rabbi Alissa Miller at (925) 284-9191 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to inquire. All campership requests must be received by May 1st.

How to Register
Registration opens for Temple Isaiah members on February 1. Priority registration will be given to Temple Isaiah members until February 20. On February 21, registration will open for non-Isaiah members.

To register for Camp Kefli, please complete the registration form. From there you can get more information and register your child(ren) via our online system. 

Space is limited. Sign-up early!

All fees must be paid in full by July 1. Campers cannot attend camp if fees are not paid in full. Registration after July 1 must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Cancellations
If you decide to cancel your child’s camp registration after June 30th, you will forfeit 50% of camp fees. Cancellation after July 14th will forfeit all fees. Full refunds will be given to any cancellations on or before June 30th.