Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps offers activities such as arts and crafts, archery, swimming at the pool, Israeli dancing, surfing, bodyboarding, and other ocean adventure options. Campers can also take part in sports conditioning, aviation and drones, a range of sports including soccer, performing and visual arts, water sports, STEM projects, outdoor cooking, gardening, theater, music, dance, and improv. The program includes electives and specialty tracks like Yahm Surf and Kef B’Yahm, as well as Jewish life experiences such as Shabbat under the stars and Hebrew songs and Israeli dancing around the campfire.

• Ages: 7–16 years old

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps has a 75-year history, with its journey starting in 1952. The leadership team includes Director Jen Shankman, Senior Associate Director Erica Feinman, and Assistant Director Adrian Taha-Green. The camp describes its staff as expert staff, caring counselors, and seasoned pros. Its mission states that Jewish community is at the core of its values, that Jewish values are a part of every day, and that camp is where kids live, learn, and play with purpose, building character and connections that last a lifetime. The program is accredited or associated with the American Camp Association, is affiliated with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, is associated with JCAMP180, and is designated as a Keshet LGBTQ Safe Zone. It has a partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. Meals are served kosher style, with no pork or shellfish and no mixing of milk and meat. Rising 12th graders can participate as CITs. Buses depart from Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles to the camp site in Carlsbad. Open House visit days with tours are scheduled for January 11, February 1, and March 8 at 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM, with RSVPs required.

Last updated July 1, 2026.