Wilshire Blvd Temple Camps

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps offers a 2nd–6th Grade Experience, a 7th–10th Grade Experience, Specialty Programs, and an Israel Trip for teens. The program includes a summer overnight camp, ocean-based adventures, focused programs, leadership, choice, deeper community, and a four-week capstone journey in Israel.

Programs

• 2nd–6th Grade Experience — 2nd-6th grade · A confidence-building start to overnight camp designed for younger campers.
• 7th–10th Grade Experience — 7th-10th grade · A more independent experience with leadership, choice, and deeper community for teens.
• Specialty Programs — All ages · Ocean-based adventures and focused programs that let campers dive deep into what they love most.
• Israel Trip — teens · A four-week capstone journey where teens travel, learn, and grow together in Israel as part of their camp community.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–17 years old
• General schedule: Summer camp; overnight camp.

About the provider

From its roots in 1952, the camp has been a place for 75 summers of friendship, fun, and Jewish life by the sea. The program states, "When kids feel safe and inspired, they rise to the moment." Staff complete extensive pre-camp training in safety, first aid, youth mental health, and emergency preparedness.

The camp's site is on the edge of Carlsbad Village in North County San Diego. Campers live in dorm spaces called quads. Each quad has four rooms that open into a common space, creating a cabin-style setup with up to 13 campers and 3 counselors. Open House visit days are January 11, February 1, and March 8, with tours scheduled for 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM; RSVPs are required. Meals are served kosher style. Staff complete extensive pre-camp training in safety, first aid, youth mental health, and emergency preparedness.

Last updated September 6, 2026.