Tawonga • Est. 1925
Jewish Experiences Up and Down the Mountain
Tawonga.
Every season.
Always home.
We believe that immersing children in community building, Jewish values and nature helps them become their best selves. They use the experience of Tawonga to make the world a better place.
What’s Happening at Tawonga
The Latest
Registration Is Open to the Public for 2026!
Are you ready for another epic season at Camp Tawonga? So are we! Registration is now open to the public for all 2026 programs. Click below to learn about program offerings in every season, online info sessions to learn more, and enrollment instructions. We can’t wait to see you among the tall, tall trees. 🌲
Apply Now for 2026 Summer Staff
Working at Camp Tawonga makes for an unforgettable summer where you’ll develop professional skills and live in a joyful Jewish community! From leading activities in the garden and arts n crafts, to taking campers on hikes into the beautiful Yosemite National Park, to supporting individual and communal development as a bunk counselor, to cooking delicious meals — there is a role for everyone. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Join a Q&A Session with our Camp Directors!
Meet our Camp Directors and get your questions answered all in the comfort of your own home. We’re offering virtual info sessions to help you and your future camper learn about Tawonga and determine which program is best for them!
Announcing a Special History Project
In honor of Camp Tawonga’s 100th year, we have launched “Almost Heaven: A Visual History of Tawonga at 100.” This immersive and dynamic digital book traces the story of Camp from its early origins in the 1920s to its modern history on the banks of the Tuolumne River. In this first chapter, take a stroll through our early years!
