Immersive Family Camp Weekends and Rejuvenating Adult Retreats to unplug in the stunning beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and build meaningful Jewish community
About Family Camp Weekends
Join for a taste of all that Tawonga has to offer: communal Shabbat celebrations, singing, boating on the lake, arts and crafts, cooking in the garden kitchen, the challenge course, river dips, yoga, stargazing, specialized workshops, and more. Family Camp is an all-inclusive experience that includes rustically comfortable housing, delicious meals, free-flowing Peet’s Coffee, and a full weekend of programs, activities, and childcare.
Children two and up join morning day groups staffed by supportive counselors for fun programming, including boating, baking, sports, archery, arts and crafts, and games. Meanwhile, parents choose from a menu of adult offerings, from yoga and hiking to expert-led workshops. After lunch, families explore activities together in the afternoon.
As a community, we celebrate Shabbat in style starting with a delicious Friday night dinner, singing, and dancing followed by an inspiring kid-friendly Shabbat morning service in our beautiful outdoor sanctuary.
A Tawonga Family Camp is the ultimate family getaway, to unplug and immerse in nature and community, relax, and have some serious fun!
Family Camps
| Program | Dates | Program For | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday – MondayFamily Camp 1: Memorial Day Weekend | May 28 – 31 | Families of all ages | Participant age 2+: $690 Baby (under 2): $350 |
| Thursday – SundayFamily Camp 2: Keshet LGBTQ+ | Aug 19 – 22 | Families with LGBTQ+ parents | Participant age 2+: $690 Baby (under 2): $350 |
| Thursday – SundayFamily Camp 3 | Aug 26 – 29 | Families w/ kids under 10 | Participant age 2+: $690 Baby (under 2): $350 |
| Friday – MondayFamily Camp 4: Labor Day Weekend | Sept 3 – 6 | Families of all ages | Participant age 2+: $690 Baby (under 2): $350 |
| Thursday – SundayFamily Camp 5: Jewish Families of Color Weekend | Sept 9 – 12 | Families w/ at least one person identifying as a person of color | Participant age 2+: $690 Baby (under 2): $350 |
| Thursday – SundayFamily Camp 6 | Sept 16 – 19 | Families of all ages | Participant age 2+: $690 Baby (under 2): $350 |
| Thursday – SundayProspective Families Weekend | Sept 24 – 26 | Summer camp prep for first time families | Participant age 2+: $545 Baby (under 2): $250 |
Women’s Weekend
Unplug in nature and immerse yourself in joy at this unique 21+adults-only weekend programs.
If you have previously enrolled in another summer camp, family camp, or bay area program, please use the same login email to register.
| Program | Dates | Program For | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday – SundayWomen’s Weekend | Oct 14- 17 | Adults 21+ who identify as Women only | $765 |
Teen Programs
| Program | Dates | Program For | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday – TuesdayTeen Winter Retreat | Dec 20 – 22, 2026 | Teens in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade | $585 |
Register for Your Program!
Family Camp: Complete a Camper Registration Form for each child, listing the same one or two attending adults on each form. If more than two adults in your family are attending, each additional adult should register separately through the Adult/Family Application.
Adult Retreats: Create an account and register through the Adult/Family Application.
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Keshet LGBTQ Family Camp
Jewish Families of Color Weekend
Prospective Families Weekend
Women’s weekend
From Our Families
Why Families Choose Tawonga
Don’t take our word for it — hear from families who’ve experienced the magic.
