Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Founded in 1921, B'nai B'rith Camp on the Oregon coast offers both day and summer camp programs for children entering grades two through 11. Activities run the gamut from swimming and canoeing to drama and creative writing. The camp conducts weekly Shabbat services and offers Jewish and Israeli enrichment programming such as Judaic plays, Israeli dancing and culture. All educational and recreational programming is mindful of Jewish values.
B'nai B'rith Camp
6312 SW Capitol Highway, Ste. 412
Portland, OR 97239-1938
541-994-2218
bbcamp.org
Four two-week-long day camp programs are available for summer day campers at this branch of the Camp Gan Israel International. Portland's Camp Gan Israel caters to campers ages 2 through 11 and focuses on bringing together children of diverse Jewish backgrounds. A Shabbat celebration is held each Friday. Recreational activities include music, arts and crafts, sports and day trips for older campers. The camp features weekly Judaic themes that are weaved through songs, stories and games. Camp Gan Israel promotes an environment that encourages appreciation and respect for Jewish heritage.
Gan Israel Day Camp
6612 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97239-1944
503-246-5437
cgiportland.com
The Mittelman Jewish Community Center Day Camp at the Schnitzer Family Campus hosts campers ages 3 through 14. Daily activities range from sports and outdoor adventures to cooking and drama programs. While the camp emphasizes Jewish values and culture and has a Shabbat celebration at the end of each week, it is open to campers of all faiths. Beyond traditional day camps, the MJCC also offers specialized day camps focusing on subjects such as sports and fine arts. It has adventure camps for sixth- through eighth-graders that offer excursions via hiking, biking and kayaking.
MJCC Day Camp
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR
503-244-0111
oregonjcc.org