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register a camper BY 7/7/26
Support Camp Shoreshim 2026
Inspired by Jewish cultural values of kindness, curiosity and caring for the earth. ​
Session 1: July 20-24  |  Session 2: July 27-31 
✔ Small, welcoming community camp
✔ Outdoor play and creative learning every day
​✔ Open to families of all backgrounds
Camp at a Glance:
  • Location: San Luis Obispo
  • Ages: 5–13 (Counselor-in-Training program available for ages 15+)
  • Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuition: $350 per child, per session. 10% discount applied for 2+ campers
  • Activities Include: Outdoor games, arts & crafts, Ga-Ga ball, cooking projects, storytelling, music, kindness projects
  • ​Scholarships: Limited partial scholarships will be available.
CAMPER REGISTRATION
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Support Camp Shoreshim 2026

WHAT MAKES CAMP SHORESHIM SPECIAL

At Camp Shoreshim, children experience a summer filled with creativity, connection, and discovery.

Campers participate in activities such as:
  • Outdoor games and team challenges
  • Arts and crafts
  • Storytelling and cultural learning
  • Ga-Ga ball and active play
  • Cooking activities and creative projects
  • Music and group activities
  • Kindness and community service projects​

​​On the final Friday of each session, caregivers are invited to join us in the afternoon to celebrate what campers have created and experienced during the week.

WHAT DOES "SHORESHIM" MEAN?

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“Shoreshim” means “roots” in Hebrew.

We chose this name because Camp Shoreshim helps children build roots — in friendship, community, Jewish values, and the natural world around them.


Outdoor exploration is an important part of our camp experience. Campers spend their days enjoying nature, creative activities, games, music, and hands-on learning. Along the way, they are introduced to Jewish traditions, Hebrew words, and cultural stories in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and age-appropriate.

Camp Shoreshim is grounded in Jewish values such as kindness, respect, and community, while warmly welcoming campers and families of all backgrounds. ​Through arts and crafts, music, learning, outdoor play, and shared experiences, our hope is that every child leaves camp feeling connected to their shoreshim — their roots — and having built their own camp “mishpacha,” or family.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Camp runs daily from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Each session offers a full day of engaging activities, outdoor play, and creative learning.

​​On the final Friday of each session, caregivers are invited to join us in the afternoon to celebrate what campers have created and experienced during the week.
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AGES

Campers:
  • Children ages 5–13 who are ready for a full day drop-off program.​
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program:
  • Teens ages 15+ may apply to participate in our Counselor-in-Training program and gain leadership experience assisting staff and mentoring younger campers.
  • CIT program fee: $218

​For more information about the CIT program, please email 
[email protected].

TUITION

Camp tuition is $350 per child, per session.

Families receive a 10% sibling discount for each additional child enrolled in the same session.​ (If you're registering more than one child for a session, add code "10PERCENT" at checkout.)
​Email [email protected] with any questions you may have about camp. Thank you for your interest!
Scholarship Interest:
A limited number of partial scholarships will be available following our scholarship fundraising drive. Scholarship decisions will be announced before July 1st.

For scholarship questions, please contact [email protected]

REGISTER FOR CAMP SHORESHIM

Whether you’re registering one child or several, we’re honored to be part of your family’s summer. Please complete the registration form below. You will be able to register one or multiple children and select the appropriate session. (If you're registering more than one child for a session, add code "10PERCENT" at checkout.) After we receive and review your registration, we'll send out a URL to obtain camper paperwork separately.

We can’t wait to welcome your camper(s) to Camp Shoreshim!

​Payment & Cancellation Policy

Camp tuition must be paid in full by June 1.

Refund schedule:
  • Before June 1: 100% refund
  • June 1 – June 30: 50% refund
  • On or after July 1: No refunds available

If Camp Shoreshim must cancel a session due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, families will receive a full refund for that session.

If a camper cannot attend due to illness or emergency, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss options. When possible, we may offer credit toward another session if space allows, or another camper.

Questions about registration or payments: Contact [email protected].

WHAT TO BRING

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To help your camper have a comfortable and fun day, please send them with:
  • A labeled water bottle
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat or sun protection
  • Comfortable clothing for outdoor play

​Please label all personal items.
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