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Join us for our fifth annual COJECO JFAM Summer Family Retreat at beautiful Camp Zeke in Lakewood, PA. The theme of the retreat is the Movement to Free Soviet Jewry! Join us, as we investigate our Jewish Heritage through engaging acting, music, dance, and art workshops and dynamic educational sessions. Back by popular demand, our featured presenters will include dancer and dance instructor Tatyana Kot, singer and actor Alex Notkin, artist Vitaly Umansky, and historian and educator Dr. Yigal Kotler. We are also honored to welcome our special guest Simon Klarfeld, Executive Director of the Soviet Jewry Movement Education Project, who will also lead several educational sessions this weekend.
This Retreat is intended for families with children 8 and younger. Older siblings are welcome.
The Retreat will also feature a musical Shabbat and Havdalah celebrations, time for reflection, meditation, delicious meals, and evening programs for adults.
COJECO reduced rates for 1st time families
$310 per adult
$210 per child ages 3-14
COJECO reduced rates for returning families
$350 per adult
$240 per child ages 3-14
Infants to 2 years old are free.
Register before April 15th to receive an early bird discount of $50 per person.
Discounts will be applied after you complete and submit the application and before we charge your credit card for the deposit. You will then receive a confirmation showing the adjusted balance.
We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer a reduced rate through the generosity of the FJC and a grant from the Maimonides Foundation. The adjusted rate for 1st time families is $310 per adult and $210 for kids ages 3 – 14. Infants to 2 years old are free. The adjusted rate for returning families is $350 per adult and $240 for kids ages 3 – 14. Infants to 2 years old are free. The regular price before the discount is $385 per adult and $270 per youth.
Camp accepts debit cards and credit cards. We add a 2.9% surcharge for credit cards, which is not greater than our cost of processing cards. We do not impose a surcharge for debit cards. Initial deposits are non-refundable.
For more information on COJECO or questions about this JFAM weekend, please contact Mónica Kleyman at info@cojeco.org.
Scholarships are available for families who require additional financial assistance. Please contact Barbara at jfam@campzeke.org for information about financial assistance.
Our price is all inclusive and includes all housing, meals, and activities throughout the weekend.
2026 dates: Friday, June 19, 2026 until Sunday, June 21, 2026
Registration is now open. Please register now to ensure a spot for you and your family.
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We welcome families to our beautiful facility in Wayne County, PA to celebrate our core Jewish values: being kind to others, taking care of our health, and welcoming new members of the community. Spending a weekend at Camp Zeke will bring Jewish families together for a joyful Jewish experience, and give your children opportunities to make friends with other Jewish kids and connect with other Cojeco families. Families will take part in Jewish rituals, celebrate Jewish values, and create new family traditions. We will provide healthy, gourmet meals with a variety of options for our guests of all ages. Participants should expect a weekend filled with great food, enriching activities, and new friendships.
Camp Zeke is located in Wayne County, PA.
– 2.5 hours from NYC
– 2 hours from NJ
– 2.7 hours from Philly
Our campers have made thousands of friendships, millions of memories, and lifelong skills in athletics, cooking, and joyful Judaism. We are proudly supported by:
We are fully accredited by the American Camp Association
