Located in the Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple Israel, Camp Chaverim offers a nurturing, creative, and unique early camp experience for children ages 1 – 5 in both separated and non-separated options. Groups spend time forming friendships, exploring new concepts and environments, bonding with their teachers and having fun!

Our program includes daily outdoor water play on our rooftop playgrounds, sports, music, movement, crafts, play and special performances.  Led by our incredible Early Childhood educators, our staff is committed to providing your child with fun-filled, exciting and age-appropriate program.

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Any questions? Contact us at camp@templeisraelnyc.org or 212-249-5001.

Don’t miss out on all the FUN Camp Chaverim has to offer!

Shabbat and Me!

For children born between September 2020 – June 2021       

Schedule: Fridays from 9 – 9:45am OR 10:45-11:30am                                                                                        Rate/week: Member: $40 / Non-member: $45 

Your toddler and their grown-up will love this 45-minute class, which includes free play, art, story time and of course SHABBAT!  We will sing songs, light candles and taste sweet Challah to kick off the weekend together.  Join us for 1 week or for all weeks!!  

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Beginning Campers

For children born between January 2020-August  2020

Schedule: 3 days/week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays), 9:30-11:30am                                                      Rate/week: Member: $390 / Non-Member: $415                                              

This 2 hour class is the perfect introduction to “school” for your toddler. Campers and their grown-up will enjoy free-play and opportunities for open exploration with other campers in the classroom and on our roof top playground. They participate in a number daily activities, including arts & crafts, water play, music, movement, circle time, and weekly Shabbat celebration.  

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**Program details are subject to change based on best practices and guidelines from the Department of Health for keeping kids, staff and families healthy and safe.

Don’t miss out on all the FUN Camp Chaverim has to offer!

Options A-D include our fantastic programs for our younger campers.  Daily art, music, sports and movement explorations, combined with outdoor water and loose parts play create the warm, nurturing experience that Camp Chaverim is known for.  3 or 5 day options are available for certain ages.  Come play with us!

** Drop off and program details are subject to change based on best practices and guidelines from the Department of Health for keeping kids, staff and families healthy and safe.

Option A (A minimum enrollment of 3 consecutive weeks is required)

For children born between October 2019– February 2020

Schedule: 3 days/week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays), 8:50am-11:50am                                                Rate/week: Member: $535 / Non-Member: $590           

If you would like to be added to the wait list, please email us at camp@templeisraelnyc.org

Option B (A minimum enrollment of 3 consecutive weeks is required)

For children born between January 2019 – November 2019

Schedule: 5 days/week (Monday-Friday), 8:50am-11:50am                                                                                  Rate/week: Member: $750 / Non-Member: $790 (20% discount for June 7th and July 4th weeks)         

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Option C (A minimum enrollment of 2 consecutive weeks is required)

For children born between June 2018 – March 2019

Schedule: 5 days/week (Monday-Friday), 9:00am-2:00pm (M-Th) & 9:00am-1pm (F)
Rate/week: Member: $850 / Non-Member: $900 (20% discount for June 7th and July 4th weeks)   

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Option D (A minimum enrollment of 2 consecutive weeks is required)

For children born between September 2017– June 2018

Schedule:  5 days/week (Monday – Friday), 9am – 2pm (M-Th) & 9am – 1pm (F)                                                        Rate/week: Member: $850 / Non-Member: $900  (20% discount for June 7th and July 4th weeks)   

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Day Trippers

Only open for children entering Kindergarten in 2022

Out and about in NYC!  This special 3-week program is open ONLY for children who are entering kindergarten.  Details of specific sites and destinations will depend on where things are with COVID, but you can expect the zoos, the park and various sites around the upper east side.  We will likely NOT use public transportation but will ensure a great time!!  You can also choose option D with this age group if you are not comfortable with your child being around the city or think the walking might be too much. 

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“My daughter LOVED Camp Chaverim. It’s months later, and she is still talking about her wonderful, warm teachers, her friends and the different activities she did. The magician was a highlight, and she loved yoga, sports, music, etc…The classrooms are so inviting and having the outdoor space for water play so accessible is a huge plus. We are all excited for her to return next summer!”
– Parent of Beginning Camper

“Our twins loved their camp experience at Camp Chaverim – the diversity of fun activities, from music to yoga, art and soccer, among others really made each day special. The wonderful, warm, caring teachers were truly amazing and delightful – a very memorable summer indeed for our children.”
– Parent of Option A Camper

“Camp Chaverim has been a great way to keep our daughter familiar with the ECLC during the summer. I’m very confident that her positive summer camp experience will help with the transition to nursery school this fall.”
– Parent of Option A Camper

“My daughter had a wonderful experience at Camp Chaverim. Attending a different preschool, I was worried about her not knowing any other children and having difficulty making friends. The teachers were extremely helpful in integrating my daughter into the group. She loved the classroom so much that she didn’t want to leave when the summer ended!”
– Parent of Option C Camper

“Day Trippers was awesome! It is exactly the reason we are raising our families in NYC: for experiences, for culture, for the incredible access. The excitement on my son’s face when we told him where he was going each day was priceless, and we loved hearing him explain how his day went! I’d absolutely recommend this program to anyone!”
– Parent of Day Tripper