Young Judaea
Enjoy two and half weeks of the very best of the Tel Yehudah experience: rikud (dance), shira (singing), tzofiyut (Israeli scouting), ropes course, sports, arts, swimming, rafting, camping, crazy night activities, leadership development, Israel connections and much more. Make new friends from across the United States, Israel and the United Kingdom as TY becomes a truly global camp.
Along with the classic TY experience, you will also choose a morning Merkaz (intensive) program designed to cultivate your skills and passions with leading Jewish teen organizations and experts.
| Grade in Fall 2025 | Age Group | Tuition | 2024 Rates (till September 30, 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kfir | $3,675 | $3,500 |
| 10 | Lavi | $3,675 | $3,500 |
| 11 and 12 | Arayot | $3,675 | $3,500 |
More information about Second Session:
As Young Judaea’s national teen summer camp, Camp Tel Yehudah has served tens of thousands of Jewish teens for over 75 years. As we move into the future, Tel Yehudah is evolving into the Center for Jewish Teen Life, a hub for Jewish teen programs from multiple youth-serving organizations, strengthening the landscape of Jewish teen programming, and expanding the high-quality, immersive and exciting opportunities available to Jewish teens.
Merkaz: A Unique Jewish Teen Experience
Experience a summer like no other at Merkaz: a new program at the Center for Jewish Teen Life! From July 24 to August 11, 2025, we are bringing together Jewish teen programs from various organizations who will collaborate to create a unique and immersive Jewish experience for teenagers. Along with programs from other leading Jewish teen organizations, Tel Yehudah is launching new specialty programs. Choose one of these programs that interests you most and dive in.
In the past our Merkaz/Intensive programs have included: Digital Arts, Hebrew Immersion, Cooking, HaZamir (coral singing), Krav Maga, Xtreme Outdoors, First Aid and Rescue, Advanced Leadership, Jewish Teen Culture, Sports, and Performing Arts. (2025 Merkaz programs to be announced this fall.)
Second Session campers will:
- Meet and live with other Jewish teens from around the US and world
- Participate each morning their chosen Merkaz high-level specialized program
- Experience camp’s activity areas
- Enjoy fun-filled evening activities
- A unique Shabbat experience each week
- World famous TY Rikud and Live Noah Wilker concert every Saturday night
This is what a “day in the life” of Second Session might look like:
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Boker Tov (Wake-Up) | |
| 8:45-9:15am | Aruchat Boker (Breakfast) | Sit with your bunk to start the morning together over a hot, fresh and delicious breakfast |
| 9:20-9:50am | T’fillot (Morning Prayers)/Alternative T'fillot/Intenion Setting | You will partake in a meaningful morning ritual to start the day(by Merkaz program) |
| 10:00-1:30 | Merkaz Program | Participate in your intensive Merkaz Program |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Aruchat Tsohorayim (Lunch) | Come for the delicious, healthy and kosher meal; stay for the Shira (singing) or Rikud (dancing) session in the Chadar Ochel (dining hall)! |
| 2:15-2:45pm | Nikayon B’Tsrif (Bunk cleaning) | Check your bunk's work-wheel and see what your cleaning assignment is for today and get to work to keep that bunk spiffy! |
| 2:45-3:45pm | Chofesh (Open Choice Activities) | You can choose activities and spend time with friends under general staff supervision. Specialty areas, including the pool, are open during this time to offer special options, so you can enjoy more of the activities you love! |
| 3:45-4:45pm | Zman Bechira (Elective Period) | You can choose from a variety of recreational activities ranging from team sport activities, video-making, jam band, arts & crafts, Israeli dance, etc. |
| 5:00-6:00pm | Merkaz Exploration | Explore one of the other Merkaz programs |
| 6:15-7:20pm | Bunk Time: Low Ropes Course | Your bunk is heading to the low ropes course for bonding and team building |
| 7:30-8:30pm | Aruchat Erev (Dinner) | Sit with your friends in other chugim and enjoy a themed camp-wide dinner |
| 9:00-10:15pm | Peulat Erev (Night Activity) | What's your “fun” group, evening activity tonight? Your chug is having a Mediterranean themed pool and dance party under the stars! |
| 10:30-11:15pm | Peulat Laila Tov (In-Bunk nightly activity) | End the evening with this nightly activity to bond with your bunkmates and wind down before heading to bed |
| 11:15pm | Laila Tov (Lights Out) | You've had a long, fun day and you need your sleep to get ready to do it again tomorrow! |
- Room and board within our furnished cabins
- 3 healthy, nutritious and kosher meals a day
- $10 stipend for snacks and treats from our camp canteen
- 24/7 professional medical staff that can dispense first-aid and prescription medicines
- Dynamic and trained camp professionals
- Regular laundry-service
- 24/7 on-site security services
- Transportation to/from Newark International Liberty Airport on opening and closing day
Yes! If you are…
- Currently in 8th through 11th grade
- Looking to intensely explore your interests
- Looking to spend your summer with other Jewish teens
- Ready to build your own summer and choose how you spend parts of your day at camp
- Interested in living with Jewish teens from around the US and the world