Jewish camp has proven to be a highly effective vehicle for Jewish engagement of children, teens, young adults and families. Founded in 1998, Foundation for Jewish Camp is a catalyst for change throughout the field of Jewish Camp, training and inspiring camp leaders, expanding access to Jewish summers—and increasing demand. Foundation for Jewish Camp enhances the Jewish impact of those summers and develops programs to strengthen camps across the Jewish spectrum— including its signature One Happy Camper® program, which has enabled tens of thousands of young people to experience Jewish summers for the first time. Foundation for Jewish Camp works with 250 day and overnight camps, serving approximately 200,000 youth, teens and college-aged counselors across North America.

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Foundation for Jewish Camp

Foundation for Jewish Camp's headquarters in New York, NY, United States

Jeremy J. Fingerman

Jamie Simon

Maggie Bar-Tura

The Education and Learning team at the Foundation for Jewish Camp is dedicated to enhancing the educational impact of Jewish summer camps. This team develops and implements training programs, research initiatives, and educational curricula designed to inspire and equip camp leaders. They work on projects like the Cornerstone Fellowship, focusing on professional development for camp educators and creating a robust learning environment to enrich the Jewish camping experience for children, teens, and young adults.

Education and Learning

The Program Management team at Foundation for Jewish Camp oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs designed to enhance the Jewish summer camp experience. They work collaboratively to train and inspire camp leaders, expand access to camp, and ensure impactful Jewish engagement for youth, teens, and counselors across North America. Their responsibilities include managing signature initiatives like the One Happy Camper® program, fostering community care, and driving innovation to strengthen camps' capacity to deliver meaningful Jewish experiences.

Program Management

The Leadership Team at the Foundation for Jewish Camp is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization. Comprising the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, Vice President of Program and Innovation, and COO, this team collaborates to drive initiatives that enhance the impact of Jewish camps, expand access to Jewish summer experiences, and innovate programs that strengthen the entire field. They lead efforts to inspire and train camp leaders, ensure operational excellence, and implement the Foundation’s key programs, including the One Happy Camper® initiative.

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Foundation for Jewish Camp

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Education and Learning

Program Management

Leadership Team

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