Camp JORI, on 75 pristine acres in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is a co-ed Jewish overnight and day camp for children in grades K-10. Our comprehensive program of sports, arts, adventure and special activities is enhanced by our Jewish and Israeli culture and our strong sense of “TACEO”- Taking Care of Each Other. Whether your child is a day camper, full season overnight camper, or is trying camp for the first time, we offer a wide variety of session options. Our Jump Into JORI weekend program is perfect for those who want to get a taste of overnight camp.

We offer programs to meet every childs need from our standard and most popular 4 and 3 week to session to our quick 2 week stint.

For those new campers that just want to give it a try, we offer jump into Jori weekend experience. For the younger campers that are not yet ready for the overnight experience, we offer a day camp option and the the older campers we have Leadership in training program with a trip to Israel

A Typical Day
Your day starts with flag raising and breakfast. You have three activity periods before lunch, then a rest period and three activity periods in the afternoon. There is an all camp swim every day! After flag lowering and dinner, you enjoy a free play time and then an evening activity.

In the morning, campers go to 3 assigned activities (like instructional swim) with their cabin).  In the afternoon, they have two interest periods.  They can choose anything they like at camp.  We offer many choices, and campers can always find something to get excited about!

Room
Our cabins are all set up so that each camper has a regular bed (no bunk beds) and space for a set of plastic drawers if they choose to bring.  We provide campers with shelving for their belongings.  All bunks have their own toilet stalls, shower stalls and sinks

Food
In addition to a breakfast that includes cereal and could include everything from pancakes to eggs, there are popular entrees at lunch and dinner such as pizza, grilled cheese, tacos, chicken dishes, and a great salad bar twice daily. Campers are also given 2 snacks a day.

Health
Camp JORI employs a full-time nurse who lives at camp and handles all health care issues for campers and staff throughout the summer. The nurse is assisted by a health assistant who is a certified medical assistant. Health care includes a daily Health Call and dispensing of daily medications. We have physicians on call only a short drive away. In case of emergency, we use South County Hospital in Wakefield, RI. 

The Camp JORI Health Center is staffed 24 hours daily. While health care is available throughout the day, there is a regularly scheduled health call each day, a time when a camper will receive careful evaluation of a possible illness. If a camper or staff member is hurt or ill at other times during the day or evening, they may be brought to the health center.  If a child remains in the health center overnight, or requires a visit to the doctor, a parent will be called.

SECURITY

Camp JORI employs well-trained and screened security staff each summer, who patrols the area overnight. Everyone entering the camp must check in with the visitor center and receive clearance prior to entering the grounds.  Camp JORI requires background checks prior to their being hired.

Shabbat

Shabbat at JORI: Campers and staff enjoy a traditional Friday night Shabbat dinner complete with dancing and singing. Lively Shabbat services follow. Israeli dancing and an oneg Shabbat treat round out the evening. Saturdays are marked by late breakfasts in pajamas, swimming and a special event, often organized by our Israeli staff. Shabbat ends with a Havdalah campfire and ice cream delivered to the cabins!

Camp JORI activities

Campers will walk together to each activity accompanied by a counselor. Some activities are scheduled for your cabin and 1 or 2 daily are interest periods which are activities that you may choose. Interest periods may be with some of your cabin mates, but also include other campers. You will walk to interest activities with the other campers in the group and with the counselors leading the activity.

Aquatics 

Swim instruction, water polo, water aerobics, CPR/AED certification, Red Cross Lifeguard training

Waterfront

Not only is our waterfront picturesque but is full of activities such as fishing, tubing, sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking.

Sports

Basketball, soccer, football, gaga, volleyball, street hockey, lacrosse, yoga, tennis, baseball, archery, ultimate frisbee. The summer of 2020 brings a new sport to camp which is archery tag! 

Low Ropes and Climbing Wall

Campers are able to try low ropes activiites that build individual and team building skills.  Campers challenge themselves to work together to complete tasks and take positive risks.  In addition, the summer 2020 brings Camp JORI our first ever climbing wall.  Campers will challenge themselves to get to the top and then work on getting there faster and faster.  

Arts and Crafts

Drawing, painting, mosaics, sculpting, candle making, fashion/costume design, jewelry, paper crafts.  In addition, there are opportunities to learn how to and to make friendship bracelets. 

Performing Arts

Israeli dance, modern dance, improvisation, musical theatre, drama.  We are looking forward to two plays (one during each trip) campers will have a chance to perform on our big stage! 

Space at camp will only be reserved on the basis of completed applications and availability of space in your child’s age group at camp regardless of child’s prior attendance at Camp, on a first come first served basis. INCOMPLETE AND/OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER YOUR CHILD ENROLLED.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Should the enrollment be cancelled, camp must be informed in writing.

Please note these dates:

1) Cancellations Prior to March 1st: If enrollment is cancelled by this date, 10% will be withheld as a service charge per camper.

2) Cancellations March 1st - April 15th If enrollment is cancelled by this date, there will be a 50% tuition Reimbursement.

3) Cancellations after April 15th No Tuition Reimbursement

4) There will be No Pro-Rated or Full Refund if a child leaves or is sent home before the end of the period for which he/she has registered.

5) Camp JORI reserves the right to cancel programs if they do not meet minimum enrollment criteria.

6) If a camper needs to cancel or go home during the first 3 days of camp because of medical problems (and cannot return) 90% of fees will be refunded. A Physicians note will be necessary.

7) A child who leaves camp due to a medical reason (and cannot return), later in the session will be granted a pro-rated refund. No refunds will be made for campers who are sent home due to violations of the rules of camp or the Code of Conduct.

Financial Assistance

At Camp JORI, we believe that an overnight jewish summer camp experience is a right, not a privilege.  Therefore, we work hard to be able to provide a funa nd enriching overnight camp experience to all children, regardless of their financial situaion.