Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)

Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) offers summer sessions that include horseback riding, archery, Israeli dances, sunset pontoon rides, waterslides, and gardening. Session options range from five days to two, three, four, and seven weeks, and the program includes Atid, Kallah, Kibbutz HaTzofim, Gesher, Moshavah, Chalutzim, Chalutzim Ba’Aretz, Yachad, Avodah, and JFAM Family Camps.

Programs

• Atid — Entering Grades 2–4 · 5 days; August 4 – August 8. A taste of camp for campers away from home for the first time.
• Kallah — Entering Grades 3–5 · Options listed as Aleph Bet Gimmel. Session lengths shown as 2 weeks (June 14 – June 27), 2 weeks (June 29 – July 11), and 3 weeks (July 13 – August 1).
• Kibbutz HaTzofim — Entering Grades 4–7 · Options listed as Aleph Bet Gimmel. Session lengths shown as 2 weeks (June 14 – June 27), 2 weeks (June 29 – July 11), and 4 weeks (July 13 – August 8).
• Gesher — Entering Grades 6–9*
• Moshavah — Entering Grades 8–9*
• Chalutzim — 10th–11th grades
• Chalutzim Ba’Aretz — 11th–12th grades
• Yachad — 11th grade*
• Avodah — 11th–12th grades
• JFAM Family Camps — families with campers ages 0-7 · Family camps. The 2024 JFAM camps are geared towards families with campers ages 0-7.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer sessions; session options are designed to fit into everyone’s summer from five days to two, three, four and even seven weeks.

About the provider

OSRUI has been operating since 1952. Its leadership team includes Beth Rodin, Director; Lina Wallace, Senior Assistant Director; and Abby Crane, JFAM coordinator. The mission statement says it is an open and safe Jewish community dedicated to welcoming and valuing every individual.

The source states that all camp and travel program participants, staff and faculty must be immunized. Registration is via CampInTouch. A $500 deposit per camper is stated. All fees are due by April 15 after application acceptance. If a waitlist signup occurs, the office will contact families within three to five business days.

What families say

“My daughter had the most wonderful experience at OSRUI! I could not be more pleased with the experience for our whole family. She’ll be returning next year and for years to come. My son will be attending as well in the future.” — OSRUI Parent

Last updated November 6, 2026.