Want your child to have a safe and empowering day camp experience? Camp Ideal is for you!

For over 70 years, we have created a pluralistic camp environment rooted in Jewish community values, where campers participate in exciting workshops and activities that foster creativity and leadership.

In addition, our campers enjoy spending time outdoors on the campus of the Jewish Federation in South Bend, lake days at Fuller's Resort in Buchanan, exciting field trips, hands-on art activities, team-building exercises, and our grand finale, the Maccabiah Games -- our unique spin on the summer Olympics!

Camp Ideal is committed to providing a fun, safe, enjoyable, and enriching summer experience that allows campers to explore Jewish identity alongside children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Don't miss the opportunity to join us at Camp Ideal this Summer!

Camp Ideal Pricing and Dates

• Session I: June 16-July 3, Session II: July 14-August 1, 9-4 PM (early/late care available $60/week)
• $260/week - $695/session (early bird discount - prices increase to $275/week & $770/session on April 1, 2025)
• Register siblings and receive 10% off each additional child.
• Refer a Friend Discount - 5% per referral up to 5 campers for a 3-week session only
• Campers in grades 8-10th are eligible to enter our Hadracha (Counselors-in-Training) program and receive a 50% discount off camp tuition.
• Scholarships available - click here to apply

Gan Ideal - Preschool Summer Day Camp

• Session I: June 16-July 3, Session II: July 14-August 1, 9-11:30 AM (early care available $30/week)
• $100/week - $280/session (early bird discount - prices increase to $105/week & $295/session on April 1, 2025)
• Register siblings and receive 10% off each additional child.
• Refer a Friend Discount - 5% per referral up to 5 campers for a 3-week session only
• Scholarships available - click here to apply
• More information about Gan Ideal here - https://thejewishfed.org/news-events/events.html/event/2025/07/31/gan-ideal/513105