Camp JORI: Jewish Outdoor Renaissance Institute

Camp JORI (Jewish Outdoor Renaissance Institute), founded 1969, is an overnight summer camp in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts.

For: Jewish youth ages 7–17.

Program:

• Classic camp: swim, hike, boat, fish, ride, sports, arts.
• Jewish life: daily prayers, Hebrew/Judaic classes, Shabbat celebrations.
• Focus: community, leadership, heritage connection.

Accreditation: American Camp Association (ACA) – high safety/program standards.

Generations of campers return as staff; a cornerstone of New England Jewish camping.