Frequently asked questions
Please check out our FAQ's below. If you have a question not on this list please reach out to Katie Hausman, Senior Director of Summer Programs!
What time are pick-up &
drop-off?
Morning Carpool drop-off is between 8:15 and 8:45am.
Afternoon Carpool pick-up is between 3:30 and 4:00pm.
How do I sign up for late care?
Late care is available from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and is offered at a rate of $80 per week. Pick-up for late care is in the main Kaiserman JCC Lobby.
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Registration is open and can be completed through CampMinder. Simply log into your CampMinder account to sign up for late care.
Where is early pick-up/ late drop-off?
Head to the main Kaiserman JCC Lobby for any non carpool timed pick-ups and drop-offs.
How often do campers swim?
All campers at Camp Kef enjoy time in the water as part of their daily summer experience, with activities tailored to their age and swim readiness:
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Keflet Unit (Infant–2 years old): Campers participate in daily water play designed to help them feel comfortable and have fun in a safe, splash-friendly environment.
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K’Ton Ton Unit (Ages 3–4): These campers enjoy instructional swim at least two days a week and free swim on the other days in our baby pool.
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Kindergarten and up: Campers swim in the big pool every day, with a combination of instructional swim and free swim to support skill development, water safety, and lots of fun!
All swimming takes place in our outdoor pool and is weather dependent.
Can I store items from home at camp?
Campers in Keflets and K’ton Ton can store items from home in their bunk rooms.
Campers in Gan, Kadimah, Gesher, Keshet, and Chalutzim are not able to store anything at camp overnight.
Can I make a bunk request?
Yes! We do our best to honor bunk requests and help campers feel comfortable and connected. To submit a request, simply log into your CampMinder dashboard at campkef.campintouch.com, click on "Forms and Documents," and then select the "Friend Request" form. Be sure to submit your request by the deadline so we can take it into consideration during group placement!
Is there a camp nurse?
Yes! Camp Kef has a full-time, licensed nurse for the summer.
Are snacks and lunch provided?
Camp Kef is Dairy Kosher and Peanut & Tree Nut FREE
Healthy snacks are provided by camp and are served twice a day. Pack your own dairy kosher lunch and we will refrigerate it or pre-purchase daily or weekly hot lunches through Nana's Kitchen. Nana's Kitchen provides dairy Kosher lunch options for purchase that are delivered to camp daily.
Need more information on Dairy Kosher? Contact Senior Director of Summer Programs, Katie Hausman for more information.
Do you do shabbat at Camp?
Every Friday we gather together to celebrate Shabbat at camp!
Is there security?
Yes! We have two security officers on campus each day.
What should we send to Camp?
Daily Packing List for All Campers:
• Pack a dairy, peanut & tree nut free lunch which will be refrigerated (unless your camper is buying lunch)
• Wear sneakers every day. Flip flops/sandals are only for the pool area.
• Always bring a water bottle. Make sure it has your child’s name on it.
• Bring 1 towel per day.
• Bring 1 OR 2 bathing suits, depending on the schedule that day. *if your child’s bunk has swim in the morning, please send them to camp that day in their bathing suit, when possible.
• Bring plastic bags for wet items.
• Pack sunscreen. Counselors will help apply it and/or remind campers.
• Children in Gan and up WILL NOT be able to store things at camp overnight.