Since 1902 Surprise Lake Camp has stood for more than just great fun. Our campers come away with greater independence, enhanced self-esteem, stronger Jewish identities, heightened environmental awareness, and a fuller sense of their creative potential. Sliding Fee Scale.
Surprise Lake Camp's mission is to provide a high quality camping experience primarily for Jewish children which fosters their social, moral, cultural, physical and emotional education and development. This is achieved through wholesome recreation, Jewish ritual, environmental education, diverse program opportunities, responsible supervision and healthful surroundings. Surprise Lake Camp is committed to serving families regardless of ability to pay. Surprise Lake Camp boasts one of the most beautiful sites in the country, one of the most reputable programs, and a large, well-trained, caring staff. Many facilities, like our theater, are among the finest that you will find anywhere. But Surprise Lake Camp does not try to be like an exotic theme park, full of bright lights and glitter. We don't emphasize material things because we believe that the true magic of camping is rooted in intangibles like the beauty of nature, the guidance of a highly trained staff, and helping children to grow into well-rounded adults. Camp is a supportive, caring community with an upbeat Jewish flavor. We sing a lot and we cheer a lot, and we make the most of the unique opportunity camp affords to create a model of the world as it should be - joyous and at peace, achieving the human potential for successful group living. Only 60 miles north of downtown Manhattan, who would believe such an oasis could exist!
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
Jewish
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Climb and Rappel Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts Dance Drama Music
Health and Nutrition
Vegetarian
Competitive Events
Competitive Events Intra Camp Competition Inter Camp Competition
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports Archery Gymnastics Golf Tennis
Team Sports
General Team Sports Basketball Football Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball
Water Sports
General Water Sports Instructional Swimming Recreational Swimming Competitive Swimming Canoeing Fishing Rowing Kayaking Rafting Sailing Water Polo
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts Ceramics Jewelry Design
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities Color War Mountain Biking Environmental Farming Leadership Skills Photography Radio Video/TV Go-Carting
Other Activities
Bar/Bat Mitvah Tutoring
Camp Address
Winter Address
Surprise Lake Camp
Cold Spring NY, 10516 United States
845-265-3616 (tel.) 845-265-3646 (fax.)
Surprise Lake Camp
307 7th Avenue, Suite 900 New York, NY, 10011 United States
212-924-3131 (tel.) 212-924-5112 (fax.)
