Although some of our sessions may show a “waitlist” notification, there are plenty of spots available at camp this summer for campers of all ages and genders throughout the summer. We encourage you to join the waitlist. We are usually able to accommodate everyone who wants to come to camp – either in a first choice session or one that is similar.
Dates & Rates: Summer 2023
| Session | Length | Entering Grades | Opening Day | Closing Day | URJ-Affiliated Synagogue Member Rate | Non-URJ Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atid | 5 Days | 2-4 | August 9th | August 13th | $425 | $0 |
| Kallah Aleph- WAITLIST: Kallah Aleph Girls | 2 Weeks | 3-5 | June 19th | July 2nd | $2925 | $150 |
| Kallah Bet | 2 Weeks | 3-5 | July 3rd | July 16th | $2925 | $150 |
| Kallah Gimmel | 3 Weeks | 4-6 | July 18th | August 6th | $4350 | $225 |
| Kibbutz HaTzofim Aleph- WAITLIST: Tzofim Aleph Girls | 2 Weeks | 4-7 | June 19th | July 2nd | $2925 | $150 |
| Kibbutz HaTzofim Bet | 2 Weeks | 4-7 | July 3rd | July 16th | $2925 | $150 |
| Kibbutz HaTzofim Gimmel | 4 Weeks | 5-7 | July 18th | August 13th | $5975 | $300 |
| Ta’am *First Time Campers Only | 2 Weeks | 6-8 | July 18th | July 30th | $2925 | $150 |
| Gesher Aleph- WAITLIST: Gesher Aleph Girls | 4 Weeks | 6-9 | June 19th | July 16th | $5975 | $300 |
| Gesher Bet* | 4 Weeks | 7-9 | July 18th | August 13th | $5975 | $300 |
| Moshavah Aleph* - WAITLIST: Mosh Aleph Boys | 4 Weeks | 8-9 | June 19th | July 16th | $5975 | $300 |
| Moshavah Bet* - WAITLIST: Mosh Bet Girls | 4 Weeks | 8-9 | July 18th | August 13th | $5975 | $300 |
| Chalutzim | 7 Weeks | 10-11 | June 19th | August 6th | $8375 | $500 |
| Chalutzim Ba'Aretz | 3.5 Weeks | 11-12 | June 26th | July 24th | $8650 | N/A |
| Chalutzim Ba'Aretz + Poland Trip | 4.5 Weeks | 11-12 | June 18th | July 24th | $11650 | N/A |
| Avodah Aleph WAITLIST: Avodah Aleph Girls & Boys | 5 Weeks | 12 | June 14th | July 16th | $3000 | N/A |
| Avodah Bet | 4 Weeks | 12 | July 17th | August 14th | $3000 | N/A |
| Avodah Full Summer | 9 Weeks | 12 | June 14th | August 14th | $4750 | N/A |
*10th Grade Registrants will be permitted on a case by case basis.
Terms of enrollment
Deposit
A $500 per Camper, per session deposit will be collected upon registration. 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.
January 20th, 2023 – 25% of tuition payment is due
March 21st, 2023 – an additional 50% of tuition payment is due (75% of tuition paid)
April 20th, 2023 – final payment is due.
The possible payment plans are as follows:
Monthly payment plan with equal charges on: November 8th, December 13th, January 10th, February 14th, March 14th, and April 11th.
or
3 equal payments on January 10th, March 14th and April 11th.
Refunds
If you cancel by March 21st, 2023 or prior – 100% of tuition is refundable except for the administrative deposit
If you cancel between March 21st, 2023 and May 5th, 2023 – 75% of tuition is refundable
If you cancel on May 5th, 2022 or after – 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 2022 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:
Non-URJ Fee: Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute is part of the Union for Reform Judaism family of camps and youth programs. Families who are not members of a URJ congregation will be assessed a surcharge of $75 per week, not to exceed $500 per family. See the grid above for costs per session.
Transportation Fee: This fee covers a coach bus to and from camp. We have bus stops in 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.