About
Camp Barney Medintz is a Jewish summer overnight camping program that describes its experience as a magical adventure for boys and girls. The program takes place on more than 500 acres in the North Georgia mountains and includes a Chalutzim program for campers with special needs. Campers experience overnight camp while making friends, trying new activities, and building self-confidence and independence, while developing and solidifying their connection to their Jewish identity.
• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Schedule: First Session begins Sunday, June 7, 2026; Second Session begins Monday, July 6, 2026
Camp Barney Medintz has provided a Jewish summer overnight camping adventure for six decades. It is owned and operated by Marcus JCC Atlanta, whose Inclusion Program strives to provide accommodations and flexibility for youth who require additional support so they may access opportunities available at the MJCCA. The camp has been selected as one of America’s Best Summer Camps by Newsweek.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Danny Herz; Assistant Director, Family Experience and Administration Taylor Bashuk; Assistant Director, Camper Experience Sidra Kennedy; Assistant Director, Specialty Areas Shachar Levy; Director of Strategic Operations Sam Waldman; Director of Community Care Emily Shapiro; Community Engagement Director Debbie Medintz Jacobs; Food Service Director Kate Stansfield; Business Operations Director Rachel Salba; Business Operations Assistant Miriam Quigley; Operations Director Don Blate; and Financial Assistance Coordinator Barbara Vahaba.
Last updated April 24, 2026.
• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Schedule: First Session begins Sunday, June 7, 2026; Second Session begins Monday, July 6, 2026
Camp Barney Medintz has provided a Jewish summer overnight camping adventure for six decades. It is owned and operated by Marcus JCC Atlanta, whose Inclusion Program strives to provide accommodations and flexibility for youth who require additional support so they may access opportunities available at the MJCCA. The camp has been selected as one of America’s Best Summer Camps by Newsweek.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Danny Herz; Assistant Director, Family Experience and Administration Taylor Bashuk; Assistant Director, Camper Experience Sidra Kennedy; Assistant Director, Specialty Areas Shachar Levy; Director of Strategic Operations Sam Waldman; Director of Community Care Emily Shapiro; Community Engagement Director Debbie Medintz Jacobs; Food Service Director Kate Stansfield; Business Operations Director Rachel Salba; Business Operations Assistant Miriam Quigley; Operations Director Don Blate; and Financial Assistance Coordinator Barbara Vahaba.
Last updated April 24, 2026.
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