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 for 2026 Programs!
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. 🌲
A Leadership Transition Rooted in Strength and Continuity
This spring, Becca Meyer, Tawonga’s CEO, will transition into a national leadership role as Chief Impact Officer at Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC). To ensure continuity and mission alignment, the Board has enthusiastically appointed longtime Tawonga leader Ryley Katz to serve as Interim CEO, effective March 1, 2026.
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!
Chapter 2: The Land – Out Now!
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. In our recently released second chapter, discover the layers of history on our site: artifacts from the Central Sierra Miwok People, traces of the Gold Rush and Ranching Eras, and the rise of hydroelectric power
