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This Sunday's Food Drive at CURB Your Mitzvah has been canceled. To schedule a drop-off during the week, please contact Nathalia Melo. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. CONTACT
This Sunday's Food Drive at CURB Your Mitzvah has been canceled. To schedule a drop-off during the week, please contact Nathalia Melo. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. CONTACT

WELCOME TO CAMP KEHILLA!

A pioneer in neurodivergent camping for more than 25 years!

Located at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Wheatley Heights, Camp Kehilla provides a flexible, accessible, and personalized summer experience for neurodivergent children and young adults, ages 5-21. For almost three decades, Camp Kehilla has been a leader in creating an inclusive environment where individuals of varying abilities engage in traditional camp activities—such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and drama—alongside specialized adaptive programming.

By fostering independence, building confidence, and encouraging lasting friendships, Camp Kehilla cultivates a supportive space where every individual can thrive.

 LOWER CAMP
(Ages: 5-11 years) 

Lower Camp is divided into four groups: Little Dippers (ages 5 and 6), Star Hoppers (age 7), Marvelous Martians (ages 8 and 9 years), and Cosmic Comets (ages 10 and 11). Lower Camp features a smaller camper-to-staff ratio, allowing for appropriate supervision while encouraging campers’ independence. All groups take part in one trip each week and participate in a special event.

Weekly activities include:

Arts & Crafts, Gaga, Karate, Music, Nature, Pedal Bikes, Science, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Sports, Swimming (daily), Zing!, and more!

2025 LOWER CAMP CALENDARS COMING SOON!

UPPER CAMP
(Ages:12-21 years) 

Upper Camp is divided into four groups: Mighty Meteors (ages 12 and 13), Moon Walkers (ages 14 and 15), Firestar Warriors (ages 16 and 17), and Supernovas (ages 18-21). Our camper-to-staff ratio allows for appropriate supervision while encouraging campers’ independence. All groups take part in one trip each week and participate in a special event.

​Weekly activities include:

Arts & Crafts, Dance, Drama, Gaga, Karate, Mindful Art, Music, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Sports, Swimming (Daily), Yoga, and more!

2025 UPPER CAMP CALENDARS COMING SOON!
Rights and Responsibilities of Camp Operators NY State Sanitary Code Subpart 7-2 requires camp operators to provide parents with any enrollment application forms the rights and responsibilities of camp operators: *To inform you and the local health department if your child is involved in any serious injury, illness or abuse incident. *To screen the background and qualifications of all staff. *To train staff about their duties. *To provide supervision for all campers 24 hours a day at overnight camps, and during hours of operation for day camps. *To maintain all camp physical facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. *To provide safe and wholesome meals. *To have and follow required written plans for camp safety, health and fire safety. *To notify the parent or guardian, with the enrollment application or enrollment contract, that: ▪ The camp is required to be permitted to operate by Nassau County Department of Health; ▪ The camp is required to be inspected twice yearly; and ▪ The inspection reports concerning such camps are filed at: 200 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501

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CONTACT US

Amanda Foglietta
Director
afoglietta@sjjcc.org
516.484.1545 ext. 175

ADDRESS

Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds
75 Colonial Springs Road
Wheatley Heights, NY 11798