Dates & Rates
Spots are still available to join our 2023 season, and we’re thrilled you are considering a Tawonga program!
Read below for information about waitlists, 2023 program dates and rates, financial options, registration and more. Feel free to contact us with any questions about which program is right for you or your family at 415.543.2267 or info@tawonga.org.
2023 Registration
How to Register
✔️ Returning folks can get started here.
✔️ Newcomers can get started here.
See more on Tawonga’s registration tiers below.
NEW Randomized Registration Process
Click HERE for our 2023 Registration FAQs. In an effort to provide transparency and equity in our registration process, and to remove the stressful “race to click,” Tawonga is implementing a 24-hour stress-free registration window with a randomized registration mechanism. Registrations will be accepted without being processed during the first 24 hours of each registration tier; regardless of the time it is received, it will be considered as a 1st day of registration application. . .
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On the first day of each registration tier, registrations will be accepted without being processed during the first 24 hours of that tier; whether completed at 9am or 9pm, they will be considered as a 1st day of registration application.
Registrations received within the first 24 hours (9am Tuesday to 9am Wednesday) will be processed in randomized order with the goal of giving campers one of their top choices while creating a more equitable process. Siblings will be kept in programs together (where noted as first choice) as much as possible. If the number of registrations received in the first 24 hours for any given program exceeds the program capacity, some campers will be placed on a waitlist using our randomized process . Following the first day of registration 24 hour window within each tier, registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Confirmation emails will be sent 48 hours after the close of each registration tier’s 24-hour window. Campers who are hoping to return to Camp with friends from the previous summer who did not all receive spots in the same program can opt to change programs in order to be together, as long as space is available.
Tawonga 2023 Dates
Each year, we analyze the success and lessons learned from the summer, including our registration systems, program offerings and session dates. In anticipation of the 2022 summer, Tawonga saw unprecedented registration demand as a result of limited program offerings and spaces in 2021. Waitlists generated faster than ever, particularly for our three-week session.
In order to simultaneously meet the demands of our community and to maximize the number of campers we can accommodate at Camp, we are excited that in 2023 we will offer two 3-week programs and two 2-week programs – in addition to our weeklong Taste of Camp – as well as two teen leadership programs and multiple Adventure Quests.
We are committed to ensuring Tawonga is an option for all families regardless of financial constraints. Learn more about how to make Camp affordable for your family.
2023 Summer Camp and Teen Programs
Click here for Registration FAQs
| Program | Grade in Fall 2023 | Dates | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Taste of Camp | 2nd – 6th | June 11 – 16 | 1 week | $1,695 |
| Session 2 | 5th – 10th* | June 18 – July 7 | 3 weeks | $5,995 |
| Session 3 | 5th – 10th* | July 9 – 28 | 3 weeks | $5,995 |
| Session 3a | 3rd – 4th | July 9 – 21 | 2 weeks | $4,495 |
| Session 4 | 3rd – 8th | July 30 – August 11 | 2 weeks | $4,495 |
*All-Gender Cabins
All-Gender cabins will be offered during Session 2 (grades 7th-10th) & Session 3 (grades 9th-10th) for our 2023 season. Click here to learn more.
2023 Teen Leadership Programs
| Program | Grade in Fall 2023 | Dates | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist and Counselor In-Training (SCIT)* | 12th | June 11 – July 7 | 4 weeks | $6,995 |
| Teen Leadership Institute (TLI) | 11th | July 9 – 28 | 3 weeks | $5,995 |
* Application required for participation. Click on programs above to learn about requirements.
2023 Adventure Quests
| Program | Grade in Fall 2023 | Dates | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Slam Quest | 7th – 8th | June 18 – 30 | 2 weeks | $4,495 |
| Northwest Canada Quest | 9th – 10th | June 18 – July 7 | 3 weeks | $5,995 |
| A Taste of Quest | 6th – 7th | June 25 – 30 | 1 week | $1,695 |
| Women of the Wild Quest | 7th – 8th | July 9 – 21 | 2 weeks | $4,495 |
| Quest H2O | 9th – 10th | July 9 – 28 | 3 weeks | $5,995 |
| Surf ‘n’ Turf Quest | 7th – 8th | July 28 – August 9 | 2 weeks | $4,495 |
| Rock and River Quest | 9th – 10th | July 28 – August 9 | 2 weeks | $4,495 |
We may make exceptions for campers outside of the listed grades. Please reach out to our registrar with questions: 415.543.2267 or registration@tawonga.org.
2023 Weekend Programs
Click here for Registration FAQs
| Program | Dates | Program Geared Toward | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Camp 1: Memorial Day Weekend Friday – Monday |
May 26 – 29 3 nights |
Families of all ages | Participant age 2+: $645 Baby (under 2): $385 |
| Family Camp 2: Jewish Families of Color Weekend Thursday – Sunday |
Aug 17 – 20 3 nights |
Families with at least one person identifying as a Jew of Color | Participant age 2+: $570 Baby (under 2): $335 |
| Family Camp 3: Keshet LGBTQ Weekend Thursday – Sunday |
Aug 24 – 27 3 nights |
Families with LGBTQ parent(s) | Participant age 2+: $570 Baby (under 2): $335 |
| Family Camp 4: Labor Day Weekend Thursday – Sunday |
Aug 31 – Sept 3 3 nights |
Families of all ages | Participant age 2+: $645 Baby (under 2): $385 |
| Family Camp 5: JFAM with JCC SF* Thursday – Sunday |
Sept 7 – 10 3 nights |
Families with children 8 and under or anyone who attended a JFAM weekend in 2022 | Participant age 2+: $570 Baby (under 2): $335 |
| Family Camp 6: JFAM with Osher Marin JCC* Thursday – Sunday |
Sept 21 – 24 3 nights |
Families with children 8 and under or anyone who attended a JFAM weekend in 2022 | Participant age 2+: $570 Baby (under 2): $335 |
| Family Camp 7 Thursday – Sunday |
Sept 28 – Oct 1 3 nights |
Families of all ages | Participant age 2+: $570 Baby (under 2): $335 |
| Family Camp 8: JFAM with JCC East Bay* Friday – Sunday |
Oct 6 – 8 2 nights |
Families with children 8 and under or anyone who attended a JFAM weekend in 2022 | Participant age 2+: $495 Baby (under 2): $295 |
| Women’s Weekend Thursday – Sunday |
Oct 12 – 15 3 nights |
Adults only | $750 |
| Men’s Weekend Thursday – Sunday |
Oct 19 – 22 3 nights |
Adults only – more info coming soon! | $750 |
| Divorce & Discovery Retreat Thursday – Sunday |
Oct 26 – 29 3 nights |
Anyone who has ever navigated the multi-faceted challenges of divorce or the end of a long-term relationships | $689** |
*JFAM weekends are generously funded by a grant from the FJC and Maimonides Foundation and are primarily for families with children eight and under. Learn more here.
**Adult retreat fees for 3 night programs are $750, but program subsidies enable us to offer Divorce and Discovery Retreat at a slightly reduced rate
Bar, Bat & B’nai Mitzvah Program
Click here for Registration FAQs
| Program | Grade in Fall 2023 | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 – 2024 Cohort, Year 2 | 7th | Sept 2023 – May 2024 | $3,625 |
| 2023 – 2025 Cohort, Year 1 | 6th | Sept 2023 – May 2024 | $3,825 |
| 2023 – 2025 Cohort, Year 2 | 7th (Fall 2024) | Sept 2024 – May 2025 | $3,825 |
Important Registration Process Note
When going through the registration process, if you are registering for Women’s Weekend or Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat, be sure to select “Adult/Family Application.” For all other programs, select “Registration Form.” (See below.)
Financial Assistance Opportunities
First-Time Camper Grants
If this is your child’s first time going to Jewish sleep away camp for more than 11 days, you may be eligible to receive a $700 or $1,000 grant. These grants are available through One Happy Camper and PJ Goes to Camp. You will find more information on eligibility and how to apply on their websites.
Financial Assistance: Making Camp Affordable
We are committed to ensuring Tawonga is an option for all families regardless of financial constraints. Learn about how to make Camp affordable for your family.
2023 Registration
November 8: Priority Registration
Who’s Eligible? Anyone who attended 2022 Summer Camp, Teen Programs, Quest, or B’nai Mitzvah Program participants (plus siblings), or Jewish Families of Color Weekend registered families
Priority registration opens at 9am Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 and you can get started here.
November 15: Early Registration
Who’s Eligible? Anyone who was enrolled in a 2022 Family Camp, Weekend Program participant, 2022 Waitlisted & Canceled families (please note that registrations for all 2023 Weekend Programs will be processed following November 15 (for both Priority and Early Registration families)
Early registration opens at 9am Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 and you can get started here.
November 29: Open Registration
Who’s Eligible? Anyone! Open to the entire community
Open registration opens at 9am Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 and you can get started here.
A Note on Waitlists
Tawonga does not advertise our program capacities and waitlists because they are fluid and constantly changing. If you register for a program and get on the waitlist, there is often movement on the list and a chance that you will get into the program. If you are added to the waitlist for a particular program, you are welcome to call to find out your placement. If a space does become available, we will contact you and will give you 24 hours to decide whether you’d still like the space. People are let off waitlists on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. Whether or not a family applied for financial assistance does not impact a family’s ability to get off a waitlist. Being on a waitlist also makes you eligible for an earlier registration date in the future. If you have questions about enrollment in a particular program, please call our office to discuss.
COVID-19, Health & Safety
In order to prioritize the health and safety of our campers, staff, and entire Tawonga community, we will be making some changes to our 2023 programs and Camp practices. Expect 2023 FAQs shortly.
Cancellation Deadlines
Click here to see our new cancellation policy for all Tawonga programs.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions, please call our office at 415.543.2267, email info@tawonga.org or ask a question online.
