Limited spots are available to join us this summer! Explore here. 🌲 Check out family camps and adult retreats this fall. Refer a friend who’s new to Tawonga, and both save $150.

Summer Camp
Tawonga Summer Programs
offer unforgettable Jewish summer camp experiences where children and teens build friendships, confidence, and a lifelong connection to community and nature.
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WEEKENDS & RETREATS
Weekend Programs and Retreats
bring families, teens, and adults together year-round, offering a place to recharge, unplug from technology, and explore together in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada.
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ADULT RETREATS
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About
What is Camp Tawonga?
Camp Tawonga is a vibrant Jewish community located along the Tuolumne River, at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park.
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Working at Camp Tawonga
during the summer, in the Bay Area, or year-round is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while developing leadership skills, building community, and creating transformative experiences for others.
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Local Bay Area Programs
allow for Jewish community building year-round. We offer B*Mitzvah programming, High Holiday celebrations, family events, and more!
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Tawonga Team

Aaron Mandel

Camp Director

Aaron Mandel

Anna Akullian

Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs

Anna Akullian

Ashley Costello

Senior Director, Camper Care

Ashley Costello

Aviva Maslow

Assistant Camp Director

Aviva Maslow

Benjamin Simrin

Registrar and Financial Assistance Manager

Benjamin Simrin

Casey Cohen

Senior Director, Communications

Casey Cohen

Chandra Krinsky-Riggins

Human Resources Manager

Chandra Krinsky-Riggins

Chris Salwasser

Buildings and Grounds Manager

Chris Salwasser

Debbie Bensinger

Assistant Director, Development

Debbie Bensinger

Debbie Vasquez

Chief Operating Officer

Debbie Vasquez

Dylan Simon

Assistant Director, Teen Programs & Specialty Areas

Dylan Simon

Frisco Goldstein

Director of Kitchen & At-Camp Operations

Frisco Goldstein

Jules Cohen

Bay Area Programs Manager

Jules Cohen

Julie Kellner

Senior Director of Finance

Julie Kellner

Keith Reeder

Maintenance Technician

Keith Reeder

Kiyomi Gelber

Senior Director, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

Kiyomi Gelber

Lew West

Maintenance Technician

Lew West

Liz Chenok

Director of Family Camps and Retreats

Liz Chenok

Martin Ware

Executive Assistant & Operations Manager

Martin Ware

Meghan Steinharter

Grants and Development Manager

Meghan Steinharter

Mimi Gordon

Interim Chief Program Officer

Mimi Gordon

Miriam Feiner

Bay Area Programs Coordinator

Miriam Feiner

Mollie Breger

Director of Development

Mollie Breger

Natalie Jenkins

Communications Specialist

Natalie Jenkins

Quan Phung

HR Generalist & Staffing Coordinator

Quan Phung

Rona Teitelman

Development Coordinator and Database Administrator

Rona Teitelman

Ryley Katz

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Ryley Katz

Sam Rubin

Assistant Director of Wilderness Programs

Sam Rubin

Shoshie Flagg

Director of Family Engagement

Shoshie Flagg

Terrance Rubin

Accounting Manager

Terrance Rubin

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