Although some of our sessions may show a “waitlist” notification, we still have plenty of room in other units throughout the summer. You can also join the waitlist to be notified if a space becomes available in this session by registering today. We highly encourage you to still register, as availability can change during the year. Best of all, you can register for an open session AND still join the waitlist for your first choice. Have questions? Our team is happy to talk about finding the best fit for your camper – we have so many amazing programs. Please reach out to osrui@urj.org for more assistance.
Dates & Rates: Summer 2024
| Session | Length | Entering Grades | Opening Day | Closing Day | URJ Synagogue Member Discounted Rate | Non-URJ Member Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atid | 5 days | 2-3 | July 31 | August 4 | $450** | $450** |
| Kallah Aleph Waitlist for girls | 2 weeks | 3-5 | June 10 | June 23 | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| Kallah Bet | 2 weeks | 3-5 | June 25 | July 7 | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| Kallah Gimmel | 3 weeks | 4-6 | July 9 | July 28 | $4,675 | $4,900 |
| Kibbutz HaTzofim Aleph | 2 weeks | 4-7 | June 10 | June 23 | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| Kibbutz HaTzofim Bet Reaching capacity for girls! | 2 weeks | 4-7 | June 25 | July 7 | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| Kibbutz HaTzofim Gimmel Reaching capacity for girls! | 4 weeks | 5-7 | July 9 | August 4 | $6,375 | $6,675 |
| Ta’am First-time Campers Only | 2 weeks | 6-8 | July 9 | July 21 | $3,150 | $3,300 |
| Gesher Aleph Culinary Arts reaching capacity! | 4 weeks | 6-9 | June 10 | July 7 | $6,375 | $6,675 |
| Gesher Bet* Waitlist for Culinary Arts | 4 weeks | 7-9 | July 9 | August 4 | $6,375 | $6,675 |
| Moshavah Aleph* | 4 weeks | 8-9 | June 10 | July 7 | $6,375 | $6,675 |
| Moshavah Bet* Waitlist for girls | 4 weeks | 8-9 | July 9 | August 4 | $6,375 | $6,675 |
| Chalutzim | 7 weeks | 10-11 | June 10 | July 28 | $8,975*** | $9,375*** |
| Moshavah Midwest | 2.5 weeks | 11-12 | July 18 | August 4 | $4,000 | $4,225 |
| Chalutzim Ba'Aretz | 4 weeks | 11-12 | June 18 | July 16 | ||
| Avodah Aleph Waitlist for girls | 5 weeks | 12 | June 5 | July 7 | $3,250 | N/A |
| Avodah Bet | 4 weeks | 12 | July 8 | August 4 | $3,250 | N/A |
| Avodah Full Summer | 9 weeks | 12 | June 5 | August 4 | $4,875 | N/A |
*10th graders will be permitted with approval.
**The subsidized price of $450 is for first-time Atid campers. Returning Atid campers will be charged the full $1,150 tuition.
***New this year: returning campers registering for Chalutzim are eligible for an incentive grant of $700 toward their tuition. This grant can be applied once registration is processed.
Terms of enrollment
Deposit
A $500 per Camper, per session deposit will be collected upon registration, except for Atid participants who will be charged the full subsidized tuition upon enrollment. This deposit is non-refundable, unless indicated below.
Payments
There are various payment plans available to choose from at registration, which all adhere to the following schedule.
December 13, 2023 – 25% of tuition payment is due
March 12, 2024 – an additional 50% of tuition payment is due (75% of tuition paid)
April 11, 2024 – final payment is due.
The possible payment plans are as follows:
Monthly payment plan with equal charges on: November 14, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 12, and April 9.
or
3 equal payments on January 16, March 12 and April 9.
Refunds
If you cancel by March 21st, 2024 or prior – 100% of tuition is refundable except for the administrative deposit
If you cancel between March 21st, 2024 and April 26th, 2024 – 75% of tuition is refundable
If you cancel on April 26th, 2024 or later – no refunds will be given unless stated below.
Refunds will be given including your deposit:
- for campers on a “Waiting List” (those not able to be placed in their desired session at OSRUI) if at any time they choose to be removed from the list or are ultimately unable to be placed;
- if OSRUI is unable or elects not to open because of government regulations, orders or guidelines
- if OSRUI is required to cancel the session of a child with a pre-existing health condition;
- if OSRUI is unable or chooses not to open at their own discretion
Change of Session
If Camp is required to make a change to Camper session prior to summer, you will be notified by Camp in writing. Camp will provide an opportunity at that time for you to cancel Camper’s session without penalty (including return of any deposit). You will also be eligible for this change of session refund for all children in your household who are registered at Camp regardless if the sessions of the sibling(s) were not changed.
A change to the Camper session is defined as one or more of the following: a change of session dates, session cost, or camp geographic location change.
additional fees and discounts
Sibling Discount: Families with two or more campers will receive a $100 discount for each camper after the first. The discount may not be used to reduce your deposit; it will be applied to your balance.
Referral Discount: Any current camper who refers a first-time camper (not a sibling and must be a new family to OSRUI) who attends OSRUI 2024 for 2 weeks or longer will receive a $250 tuition credit. There is no limit on the number of tuition credits a camper may receive. This fee is not valid for cash and may not be used toward your deposit. The referring camper must attend camp to get the tuition credit. If the referred camper cancels, the credit will be removed. Please email the names of campers you have referred to osrui@urj.org. Those families must indicate that you referred them when they register.
The tuition fee includes: All camp activities, laundry, the basic camp pharmacy registration fee, and free limited access for camper families to our online service for viewing photos and emailing your camper.
The tuition fee does not include charter bus transportation from Chicago or the Twin Cities. On opening and closing days, we offer optional bus service to and from the Chicago area and Minnesota. The bus fee is $280 roundtrip. More details will be available soon.
The transportation fee is covered in the cost of Atid tuition.
financial assistance
We believe in the transformative power of camp and are committed to ensuring that financial need is not the reason that stops a family from experiencing a life-changing summer at OSRUI.
Our goal is to help make camp affordable for every family.
Contact us: Reach out to ahorwitz@urj.org and we will answer all of your questions. The application process is easy and confidential.
Learn more and apply here.
intersession
Campers enrolled in Kallah or Tzofim Aleph AND Bet are welcome to stay at camp during the day between the sessions (July 2-3). Campers staying for sessions spanning the mid-summer intersession (July 16-18) should plan to depart camp with family between sessions. If travel home for the interim days is not possible, please contact the camp office to discuss options.