Jewish Federation Of Central New York - Camp Zeke - Sleepaway Summer Camp

Jewish Family Weekend

The Jewish Federation of Central New York is excited to invite you to join us for an all-inclusive Jewish Family weekend at Camp Zeke!

Share the joyfulness and community with your little ones during a fun-filled immersive Jewish family camp weekend June 23 – 25, 2023. This event is for families with at least one child aged 8 and under. We warmly welcome you.

Prices

Jewish Federation Of Central New York reduced rate

The all-inclusive cost of a JFAM Jewish family Shabbat weekend is normally $778 for a family of 4, but the Federation is subsidizing the cost for CNY families so the cost to you is only $250.

Our already discounted prices are made possible with a generous grant from the
Maimonides Foundation and the Foundation for Jewish Camp.

Further subsidies made possible by
The Jewish Federation of Central New York.

What’s Included:

Accommodations:

  • Comfortable family rooms and suites including linen and towel service. 
  • All rooms have private bathrooms with stall showers and can be set up in a combination of ways to accommodate family sizes.
  • All feature individually controlled air conditioning and central heating.
  • Cribs or pack-n-plays are available.

Programs:

  • Throughout the weekend families can participate in a variety of programs geared towards toddlers, older kids and adults. Family activities, as well as programs for kids and adults separately.
  • Boating and swimming in Camp Zeke’s heated pool and 60-acre spring-fed lake. 
  • Joyful musical services are held lakeside.
  • Fitness and strength training are offered in a full gym. 
  • Enjoy nature walks, circus arts, theater games, Judaic art classes and more.
  • Evening activities for families include Havdalah Services on the main lawn, a lakeside campfire and talent show.

Healthy Meals and Snacks:

  • Enjoy a wide selection of healthy and freshly prepared meals that your whole family will enjoy featuring loads of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Meals prepared to delight both yourself and your little ones, with many kid friendly food options.
  • Camp Zeke is allergy friendly – so let us know any special needs you or your family might have in advance, and our chefs will be sure to make foods that are safe for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
  • Numerous snacks and healthy beverages are available 24 hours at our snack station, including coffee and tea for the adults and fruit juices for the kids.
  • All meals are prepared kosher under Jewish dietary law and under the supervision of our resident Mashgiach.

Why Choose a JFAM Family Camp?

JFAM provides a chance to be together as a family, enjoy activities planned just for you and meet new friends. JFAM family camps allow families to relax, have fun and spend quality time together while building community in a beautiful setting that’s deeply rooted in Jewish values.

JFAM believes that every Jewish family belongs at camp and seeks to warmly welcome all family structures, families with members who do not identify as Jewish, families of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and families with children and/or adults with disabilities.

2023 dates: Friday June 23 – Sunday, June 25, 2023
Registration is now open. You must have one child under the age of 8 to be eligible.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Once you complete the registration form, please email Barbara Davis at the Jewish Federation of CNY to make your payment of $250 per family. Your registration will not be complete until you have made payment. Barbara can be reached at bdavis@jewishfederationcny.org  

Our price is all inclusive and includes all housing, meals, and activities throughout the weekend.

This all-inclusive weekend is made possible by JFAM, FJC, and the Maimonides Foundation and further subsidized by the Jewish Federation of Central New York. Scholarships are available for families who require additional financial assistance. Please contact Barbara Lichter at jfam@campzeke.org for information about financial assistance.

Our campers have made thousands of friendships, millions of memories, and lifelong skills in athletics, cooking, and joyful Judaism. We are proudly supported by:

  • Jewish Camp
  • Jim Joseph Foundation
  • Avi Chai
  • UJA Federation
  • The Jewish Education Project

We are fully accredited by the American Camp Association