Youth, Family & Community
Explore issues surrounding Jewish family life, including topics like parenting, marriage, and interfaith families.


Find a Program
Find the right program for you: search through camps, Israel and social justice travel programs, youth group, and leadership opportunities for kids from elementary school through college.

Discover the Magic of Jewish Summer Camp
Jewish summer camps fuse the activities, friendships, and communal life of traditional camps with the Jewish values, role models and culture our shared heritage. This uniquely immersive experience provides a confidence-building opportunity in which campers experience joy and discovery in a communal Jewish setting.
What's New

Welcoming Baby

How The Collab Inspired Me

Specialized Programs Cater to Campers’ Interests

Interfaith Families: Reform Judaism Sees You, Welcomes You, is You!

Intro to Judaism
Learn the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice in 16-20 weeks. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those from different faith backgrounds considering conversion, and Jews looking for an adult-level introduction.

Free Downloadable Family Blessing
Get a free, downloadable family blessing that you can print and frame for your home. Choose between two meaningful designs: a tree or a watercolor stripe.
Family Activities

Make Your Own Havdalah Kit

Beeswax Candles for Shabbat and Havdalah

3 Fun At-Home Science Experiments
At URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, every summer morning starts with a “Boker Big Bang” – a brief prayer followed by a (contained) explosion. Here are a few of the camp’s favorite experiments.

9 Jewish Activities to Try When You’re at Home with Kids
Parenting

Talking with Kids about Voting and Democracy
Talking with your kids about democracy and the election process communicates your values and helps children make sense of what they may hear on TV, at school, from friends, and around the dinner table.

Helping Today's Kids Grow Into Tomorrow's Adults

Parenting with Purpose

Find a Jewish Name for Your Child
Learn the meanings and history of Jewish names to find the right one for your child.
Divorce

When Jews Divorce: What Do We Tell Our Children?
