Announcing a new, streamlined registration process
for Camp Shelanu 2025:

Registration opens for Jewish for Good Members on Sunday January 26:
2pm, Grades K-1 • 2:30pm, Grades 2-3 • 3pm, Grades 4-5 • 3:30pm, Grades 6-8

Registration opens for the general public on Sunday February 2:
All levels open at 2pm

We heard you! Here’s what we’ve done to improve our Camp Shelanu registration process this year:

  • 40% More Slots Available — Compared to last year, we've added more spots to accommodate more campers!

  • Doubling Specialty Camps — We've expanded the number of specialty camps available this year.

  • NEW! “Beth El Bunks” — This year, we will expand Camp Shelanu to Beth El Synagogue in Durham with additional specialty camps at the Beth El location for the majority of the summer!

    • All campers will be dropped off at Lerner Jewish Day School. Our all-camp Boker Tov (morning song session) will start at 9am. Campers in the Beth El camps (along with their counselors) will board buses at 9:15am and arrive at Beth El by 9:30am.

    • They will have their morning activities and lunch, the campers will load the buses at 1:30pm to return to the JCC to swim. All Campers will be picked up at Lerner Jewish Day School at dismissal or may stay for after care, also provided at The Lerner School.

  • Additionally, our new, staggered registration process will make it easier for families to ensure siblings are able to register for camp.

  • Having an issue with sibling registration? Reach out to Zoe Ashe-Jones at zashejones@jewishforgood.org for assistance.

Camp Shelanu 2025 Dates:

Blast Off, June 9-13 • Camp Shelanu, June 16 - August 15 • Last Blast, August 18 - August 22

Camp Shelanu 

The award-winning and National Inclusion Project accredited Camp Shelanu Summer Day Camp is one of the Triangle’s most beloved summer camps, earning it INDY Week’s Best Summer Day Camp in Durham County recognitions from 2019-2023. With programs that allow campers to experiment with visual and performing arts, sports, teamwork and leadership, nature conservation, STEAM, and so much more, campers are always having fun. So many things set Camp Shelanu apart from the other great camps in the Triangle, including our broad focus with specialty camp options, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and that all campers get to swim every single day, with swim lessons for those who need them included in your tuition!

Furthermore, Camp Shelanu is centered around Jewish values like giving, kindness, welcoming newcomers, and repairing the world: values we can all get behind! While there are opportunities to learn about Jewish culture and traditions, there is no religious instruction at camp. We welcome everyone with joy, inclusive of all faiths and backgrounds, and are proud of our diverse community! Read on to learn more about Camp Shelanu Summer Day Camp!

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