Naomi's Story
One of my favorite parts of the camp was the farm. I liked seeing the flowers, chickens and food. I got to chase around the chickens which was so fun. I also got to pull the weeds with my cabin mates so we could plant food.
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Jake's Story
One of my favorite things about camp is chug. I like it a lot because I get to choose to do anything I want for an hour a day for a week. There are so many choices like tennis, basketball, soccer and the lake. This is my 2nd year at camp and I am having ...
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Latest News from Camp
Customer Satisfaction Insights
Posted February 27, 2015
Since 2005, the Foundation for Jewish Camp has partnered with the Summation Research Group on the design and implementation of Camper Satisfaction Insights (CSI). This past summer, 71 Jewish overnight camps across North America, including Capital camps, participated in the CSI. At the end of each session this summer, we invited families to complete the online survey ...
Read MoreWinter Update at Camp
Posted February 19, 2015
The winter months at camp provide our facility staff the dedicated time to improve camp — sometimes with large, highly visible changes, like the new benches and shaded covers for the amphitheater, which were completed during the winter of 2013-14. Other times, the improvements are smaller and less visible, but provide the same large impact ...
Read MoreFebruary is Jewish Disability Awareness Month
Posted February 10, 2015
Since 2009, February has been officially known as Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM). Capital Camps is proud to join together with Jews from around the world in this unified effort to raise awareness and champion the rights of individuals with disabilities. Together, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that emphasizes, first and foremost, ...
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