Teen Summer Options

LET US HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM

For personalized, expert guidance on finding a great summer program for your teen, complete this brief form. Serving families of Greater MetroWest New Jersey (Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union and parts of Somerset counties).

🌞 Special Summer 2025 Update

Supporting Teens and Camps This Summer
In light of the cancellation of many Israel trips and other unexpected changes, we’re here to help teens and families find meaningful alternatives for Summer 2025. We’ve also been working to support camps facing staffing shortages due to Israeli staff being delayed in arriving to camp and most camps are now all set with staffing.

📝 Need Help Finding Summer Plans?

Complete this brief form to connect with camp and summer experts at the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. We’ll help you explore available opportunities and potential financial resources.

🔍 Current Opportunities [as of June 20]

Please note: Opportunities are evolving rapidly. Contact us or the programs directly for the most up-to-date information.

🏕️ Camps & Teen Tours Serving Teens

Robust programs for teens through rising 11th graders a camp include the following:

• Sababa Beachaway
• Camp Zeke
• Tel Yehudah
• Aryeh Adventures may have space on their U.S. trip
• USY has space on their IMPACT Dominican Republic trip and USY on Wheels teen tour

🎓 Pre-College Program

• Genesis at Brandeis University
  For high school students ages 15–18
  Apply by June 24 – Scholarships available

🌟 Teen Leadership

• CLTC (Chapter Leadership Training Conference)
  For BBYO members who are rising leaders entering 10th and 11th grades

🧑‍🏫 Overnight LIT & CIT (Leader and Counselor-in-Training) Programs

• Sababa Beachaway – CIT For rising high school seniors
• Camp Zeke – LIT/CIT programs for rising 10th-12th graders
• Surprise Lake Camp – Male counselors age 19+

GET $$$ GRANTS FOR TEEN PROGRAMS

Check out four grant programs available to families of Greater MetroWest NJ families

One Happy Camper
Up to $1,000 for eligible new campers toward 150+ Jewish overnight camps and teen programs across North America

DESTINATION: Jewish Service Learning
Up to $800 toward summer service programs

RootOne
A national program providing vouchers up to $3,000 to eligible Jewish teens to travel to Israel and other international destinations on immersive summer trips

Passport to Israel
Up to $400 from Federation toward teen Israel programs for high school students

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

$750 RSJ Grants for first- and second-year participants from Russian Speaking Jewish families in North American overnight camps and teen travel programs

Rocker Family Overnight Camp Scholarships for eligible participants under 16 years old in North American programs

Work at Camp – day camp staff opportunities for rising 10th graders and up, overnight camp opportunities for graduating high school seniors and up

ONLINE TEEN GUIDES

Click here for our Find A Camp tool that includes a wide array of teen summer programs popular with local youth.

For even more ideas, click below for the FIND YOUR SUMMER interactive online guide to 300+ amazing teen summer programs of all types and around the world