Beit HaKehila – Arts, Activities & Community Pavilion

Thanks to generous grant support, Camp Zeke has begun construction of our Beit HaKehila (House of Community) — a new Arts, Activities & Community Pavilion and a transformational space for creativity, gathering, and shared experience.

Beit HaKehila will be a 4,800 square foot hub where campers can learn, move, create, and connect as a joyful community. Designed to support arts, activities, and camp-wide gatherings, the pavilion will provide much-needed shelter from sun, rain, and unpredictable weather, while creating a welcoming place for shared moments that build belonging and lifelong memories.

Construction is underway in stages, with the first portion of Beit HaKehila scheduled to be ready for Summer 2026. This initial build creates a covered, open-air pavilion that will immediately expand space for daily arts and activity programming — from circus arts to performance, movement, dance, Shabbat programs and group experiences — allowing camp to operate more comfortably and consistently in changing weather.

The completed vision for Beit HaKehila includes the addition of glass doors that can be opened or closed as weather permits, along with temperature control, transforming the pavilion into a space that can be used in a wider range of conditions. These enhancements will significantly extend the pavilion’s usability, making it an even more flexible and reliable home for creativity, learning, and community connection throughout the summer camp and our retreat season.

While meaningful progress has been made thanks to the support of generous foundations and our Camp Zeke community, we are not finished yet. Camp Zeke is actively raising funds to complete the full vision of Beit HaKehila so it can serve campers, staff, and families to its fullest potential beginning in Summer 2026 and for many years to come.

There are naming opportunities available for donors who wish to make a lasting and visible impact on this cornerstone project. Opportunities range from the pavilion itself to program and activity areas within the space.