An OSRUI Experience for Families!
August 13-16, 2020
Relive your camp days while you celebrate summer with your family!
Summer Family Camp is the ultimate Jewish family mini-vacation for parents, grandparents, and kids. Whether you're an alum or new to OSRUI, it's a great opportunity to discover or re-discover the magic of OSRUI and experience the vibrant and engaging Judaism that's part of every summer at camp. And there's lots of fun activities for families to experience together:
- Challenge yourself on our 55-foot Alpine Tower.
- Keep your eye on the ball ... basketball, volleyball, soccer, ga ga and more.
- Express yourself in the Sang Arts Center.
- Experience Shabbat at OSRUI.
- Cook mouthwatering s'mores over the campfire.
- Learn the secrets of OSRUI on a hayride around camp.
- And lots more surprises!
Your family will treasure these shared camp memories.
Programming will be geared towards children age 5-15. Younger children are welcome too. The programming is designed for parents and children to participate in together. Our staff is there to help make sure it is a great weekend for all and we ask that parents supervise their children throughout the weekend.
Check-in will begin at 5 pm Thursday, and the weekend will end about 11:30 am on Sunday. See the sample schedule on the right.
Questions? Check out our Family Camp FAQs or contact Rachel Lyon at 847-239-6974 or osruiprograms@urj.org.
This program is underwritten in part through a generous grant from the Daniel M. Soref Charitable Trust.
Program Fee
The fee is $550, which includes meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday brunch, lodging for three nights, and all in-camp programming for a family sharing one room; A family may reserve a second adjoining room for an additional $250. Accommodations are provided in the Daniel M. Soref Education and Alumni Center, the Schaalman Lodge, and the Bayit.
How to Register
Click on the registration button above to register online. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is filled. The registration form gives you the option of paying via credit card with Visa, MasterCard or Amex, or finalizing your registration by mailing a check made payable to Union for Reform Judaism. Please send it to our New York office:
Union for Reform Judaism
Attn: URJ Events Team - OSRUI Summer Family Camp
633 3rd Ave, Floor 7
New York, NY 10017
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation message via email. Check your junk or spam folder if you do not get a confirmation email promptly.
Family Camp Sample Schedule
Friday
5:00 pm Welcome and Registration
6:45 pm Dinner and Shira (singing)
7:45 pm Shabbat Services
8:45 pm Mixer – Getting to know the other families
Saturday
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am Scavenger Hunt or other activity
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Afternoon of Fun!! Activities may include the challenge course, an art project, a science project, cooking, and campfires.
5:00 pm Rest time or games!
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Fun Family Evening Program
8:45 pm Havdallah/S’mores and Folk Songs
10:30 pm Social time for Adults (babysitting provided)
Sunday
7:00 am Continental Breakfast (optional)
8:30 am Activity or Project
10:00 am Clean-up and pack
10:30 am Brunch
11:15 am Friendship Circle and L’hitraot