Camp Kef

Camp Kef offers full-day summer camp and several age-based programs. Activities listed include art, music, baby word play, jPlay, gym, free play, Shabbat, snack, water play, sports, games, STEM, dance, arts and crafts, electives, clubs, a podcast project, a Majors Program, and an optional overnight trip.

Programs

• Full-day summer camp — 6 weeks old through 10th grade · Monday, June 21 to Friday, August 13, 2027; 8 weeks

At a glance

• Ages: 0–15 years old
• Current session: 2027 Summer Camp (Jun 21–Aug 13, 2027); Week 1 (Jun 21–Jun 25, 2027); Week 2 (Jun 28–Jul 2, 2027); Week 3 (Jul 6–Jul 9, 2027); Week 4 (Jul 12–Jul 16, 2027); Week 5 (Jul 19–Jul 23, 2027); Week 6 (Jul 26–Jul 30, 2027); Week 7 (Aug 2–Aug 6, 2027)
• General schedule: Camp hours: 8:45am-3:30pm. Carpool AM drop off: 8:30am-8:45am. PM pick up: 3:30pm-4pm. Extended Day Early Care: 7:30am-8am. Late Care: 4pm-6pm.

About the provider

Camp Kef describes itself as "A Jewish Day Camp Built on Kindness, Spirit, and Fun!" The leadership team includes Katie Hausman, Senior Director of Summer Programs, and Matt Martin, Director of Summer Programs. Campers join from nearby towns in Lower Merion and the Main Line, including Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Merion Station, Bala Cynwyd, and Haverford.

• Pre- and post-camp care for ELC families — 0 through Pre-K · Available only to current Early Learning Center families.
• Keflets — Infants through 2 years old · Safe, nurturing and low-key environment; activities include art, music, baby word play, jPlay, gym & free play, Shabbat, snack, water play and special events.
• K'Ton Ton — 2 years - Pre Kindergarten · Hands-on exploration and age-appropriate programming; activities include sports and games, arts & crafts, STEM, dance, music, free play, and more.
• Gan — Kindergarten & First Grade · Process-oriented, inquiry-based activities; programs include art, music, sports, and more.
• Kadimah — Second & Third Grade · Age-appropriate activities; activities include art, music, sports, STEM, and more.
• Gesher — Fourth & Fifth Grade · Traditional camp experiences and camper-selected Majors Program; campers choose a weekly special interest from sports and arts and other specialized activities.
• Keshet — Sixth & Seventh Grade · Morning Majors Program, electives and clubs, a special podcast project, and an optional special overnight trip.
• Chalutzim — Eighth, Ninth & Tenth Grade · Majors Program, assistance with younger campers, traditional camp activities, and a leadership program.
• Post Camp Travel Week — Grades 1-5 · Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21 · Post camp travel week.
• Post Camp Travel Weeks — Grades K-5 · Monday, August 16 – Friday, August 20 and Monday, August 23 – Friday, August 27 · Post camp travel weeks.

Last updated October 23, 2026.