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Camp Ideal

Session I: June 16-July 3 | Session II: July 14-August 1

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.

Camp Ideal

Get ready for an action-packed summer at Camp Ideal! We have an incredible lineup of activities that will make this summer one to remember:

  • Archery
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Weekly Beach Trips
  • Fruit Picking Adventures
  • Visit the Indiana Dinosaur Museum
  • Shi'Shuk Market Fridays
  • Movie Outings
  • Maccabiah Competition
  • Intergenerational Cookout
  • Slip and Slide Kickball
  • South Bend Cubs Game at Four Winds Field
  • Rock Climbing at Apex Climbing Gym
  • Special Guest Appearances
  • Grand Finale with Huge Water Slides and more!

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)
  • $275/week - $770/session
  • Register siblings and receive 10% off each additional child (discount applies to lowest price child).
  • Refer a First-Time Camper and receive 5% off 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
    Register by April 1 and receive a free Camp Ideal hat (while supplies last).

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)
  • $105/week - $295/session
  • Register siblings and receive 10% off each additional child (discount applies to lowest price child).
  • Refer a First-Time Camper and receive 5% off per referral up to 5 campers for a 3-week session only
  • Scholarships available - click here to apply
    Register by April 1 and receive a free Camp Ideal hat (while supplies last).
  • More information about Gan Ideal here - https://thejewishfed.org/news-events/events.html/event/2025/07/31/gan-ideal/513105
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