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.
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Chapter 4: Get Groovy in the 1970s!
In the early 1970s, a group of Tawongans made a small but history-altering shift. “The Shenandoah” became “The Tuolumne.” “Blue Ridge Mountains” became “Sierra Mountains.” With just a few words, a 1971 Billboard Top 100 song was transformed into something deeply personal – a tradition that would echo through the Dining Hall for generations to come.
Chapter 3: Tawonga in the 1960s
Paying tribute to a century of Camp Tawonga is “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. Explore Chapter 3 and travel back to the era of peace, love, and flower power to see how Tawonga defined itself in the 60s.
Find Respite at our Adult-Only Retreats
You don’t want to miss out on our Women’s Weekend (Oct 15 – 18) and Men’s Weekend (Oct 22 – 25). Adult Retreats at Tawonga are the perfect mix of nature exploration, Jewish Community building, yoga and restorative wellness activities, music, and more!
Join us at a Family Camp Weekend
We have space in our Fall family camp weekend programs! Join us at one of our weekends, including special affinity spaces for families with LGBTQ+ adults and Jewish Families of Color. Refer a new family or opt-in to share a cabin with another family for program discounts.
