SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
BB Camp offers a wide variety of Overnight Camp experiences for Campers going into 1st through 12th grade. Every BB Camp session aims to support children in developing social skills, fostering community, building Jewish identity, and supporting self-exploration. Typically, as a Camper spends more time at Camp, we see greater growth related to these goals, while enjoying all the fun a summer at BB Camp has to offer. Please see below to decide which program is right for your child(ren)!
Dates: July 19 – July 26, 2022
Looking to get a taste of Camp? Maccabee is a wonderful way for your Camper to experience Overnight Camp and will leave them wanting more! Campers attending Maccabee will experience a variety of activities BB Camp offers and learn some of our favorite Camp traditions, highlighted by a Shabbat at Camp! Maccabee week includes a Day Trip to a local Lincoln City destination.
Highlights include: Shabbat at Camp and a Day Trip!
Dates: First Session: June 28 – July 11, 2022 / Second Session: July 28 – August 10, 2022
The two-week session is a great entry point to Overnight Camp! Campers in our two-week program experience all our Camp activity areas and special day-long programs. During the two-week Camp session, Campers take part in numerous group activities specifically designed to connect Campers with each other and their Jewish community. Campers also attend an overnight camping trip to a destination in Oregon. Overnight trips are based on their grade and are full of adventure, fun, and memorable experiences. The two-week and three-week sessions overlap, so campers will be able to participate in camp with their peers in both sessions.
Highlights include: Shabbat at Camp (2x), Overnight Trip, Day Trip, Maccabiah, and Israel Day!
Dates: First Session: June 28 – July 17, 2022 / Second Session: July 28 – August 16, 2022
Campers of our three-week sessions gain independence, strong connections with their peers and counselors, and develop new ideas about their own identity. The three-week Camp session captures the full BB Camp experience by giving Campers enough time to try out each activity offered at Camp with additional time to further explore and pursue the areas that most pique. Campers in the three-week session enjoy all our full-day programs and participate in day trips and an Overnight trip. Offsite trips are based on their grade-level and are full of adventure, fun, and memorable experiences. The two-week and three-week sessions overlap, so campers will be able to participate in camp with their peers in both sessions.
Highlights include: Shabbat at Camp (3x), Overnight Trip, Day Trip, Maccabiah, and Israel Day!
Dates: Add on available to all 3 and 4 week sessions
BB Surfs is an add-on to our three-week session. BB Surfs offers campers a new opportunity for growth & exploration within the immersive Jewish community at BB Camp. Campers learn to surf at the Oregon Coast and spend time at Camp furthering their aquatics skills with Wakeboarding and Stand Up Paddleboarding. If your Camper is looking for a focus in aquatic adventures, sign up for BB Surfs! More info at bbcamp.org/bbsurfs
Dates: First Session: June 28 – July 26, 2022 / Second Session: July 19 – August 16, 2022
This session is perfect for the middle schoolers who cannot get enough Camp! Campers in this age group participate fully in the three-week session (see above) and then stay at Camp for a fourth week. The fourth week overlaps with our Maccabee week program and is a great way for your Camper to extend their summer experience. During the fourth week, this group will go on extra trips and partake in unique activities geared toward smaller group of participants!
Dates: First Session: June 28 – July 26, 2022 / Second Session: July 19 – August 16, 2022
Our four-week teen sessions are designed for Campers to develop leadership skills within the Camp Community and beyond. Both the rising 9th grade group (Teen Village) and rising 10th grade group (Leaders in Training) take part in engaging and challenging activities that provide opportunity for teens to expand their comfort zone, deepen relationships with those around them, and grow their leadership skills. Campers in these groups experience an intentional blend of traditional BB Camp activities, leadership opportunities, and Overnight and Day Trips!
Dates: Israel Trip June 28 – July 17 | PNW trip: July 19 – August 14
Campers in this age group are ready to take the learning and growing outside of Camp and explore new destinations. BB Camp is proud to offer OJA in both the Pacific Northwest and in Israel! More info at bbcamp.org/oja
Dates: August 12-August 14, 2022
The Shabbaton weekend is an opportunity for Campers who are considering a full-length Overnight Camp session in the future. Your Camper will take part in our magical Camp-wide Shabbat celebrations on Friday evening, including services, music, family-style dinner, Israeli dancing, and community.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Judaism is an important part of B’nai B’rith Camp and is included in all aspects of our programming. The core Jewish values we teach at camp are Simcha (joy), Kehila (community), Chaverut (friendship), Ometz Lev (courage), Shalom (peace), Tikkun Olam (repairing the World) and Dor L’dor (Heritage). Every Friday night all campers and staff come together to celebrate Shabbat. Jewish Enrichment offers campers the opportunity to learn about Israel, Jewish tradition and culture in an enjoyable way. The Jewish Enrichment Director also provides time for tutoring or assistance to campers preparing for their Bar, Bat, or B’nai Mitzvot.
B’nai B’rith Camp includes art in many aspects of camp. Arts and Crafts is offered as Cabin activity, club and Individual (elective). We have options for arts at various skill levels and Some of the activities offered include: candle-making, tie-dyeing, painting, garbage art, fimo clay, mask-making, and ceramics. Also, campers are given the opportunity to design and paint group murals throughout camp.
B’nai B’rith Camp utilizes its wonderful location on Devils Lake by featuring an array of water activities. These activities include canoeing, water-skiing, sailing, wake-boarding, paddle boarding and inner-tubing. Surfing on the nearby coast is offered to middle school campers taking part in BB Surfs.
Cabin groups utilize the ropes course to build unity and cabin spirit. Campers are encouraged to participate in all elements, but are not required to challenge themselves beyond what they are comfortable with doing. The ropes course consists of three elements: the flying squirrel, the cat walk, and the trapeze. In cabin groups, older campers are encouraged to attempt the high ropes course. Our 30 ft climbing wall and a Zipline that provide additional challenges and excitement for our campers. Located at the entrance to camp, these activities also provides a breathtaking view of the camp grounds and Devils Lake.
B’nai B’rith Camp Sports aims to teach campers the importance of physical activity and movement to take care of their bodies. Campers participate in many types of sports such as archery, softball, soccer, basketball, field hockey, ultimate frisbee and so much more! B’nai B’rith Camp has two outdoor tennis courts, a ball field, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, a full-size gym, and a heated swimming pool, all of which are utilized by the campers.
Hands-on experiences at B’nai B’rith Camp give campers the opportunity to learn about the world around them. These experiences range from environmental education to nature hikes at Cascade Head to working in the B’nai B’rith Camp Amir Garden.
Music (both singing and instruments), dance, creative writing and drama are all part of B’nai B’rith Camps creative arts program. Following every lunch and dinner campers join in a community Song Session. Our Creative Arts program allows campers to positively express themselves and push themselves in creative ways.
Every year Israeli staff come to share their experiences and wisdom with B’nai B’rith Campers. Our Israe!i Culture Director teaches about Israeli culture, music and history through arts and crafts, songs and dances.
Campers at B’nai B’rith Camp participate in off-camp overnight and day trips. Trips range from fun-filled days at the beach to exciting white-water river rafting. All trips are age-appropriate, well-supervised, and packed with fun!