Food & dietary — not kosher but no pork/shellfish, vegetarian options, allergy accommodation
While Jacobs Camp is not a kosher facility, and we do not have a kosher kitchen or kosher plates and utensils, we do not serve pork or shellfish, or products containing them, and do not permit them on camp grounds. We always offer a vegetarian option, and we are able to accommodate campers who have special allergy or health related food needs. We have snacks and fresh fruit available for campers in between activities.
Each camper cabin sleeps no more than 13 campers and 2–3 staff members. Two cabins share a bathroom (7 sinks, 7 showers, 6 toilets). All cabins are air-conditioned.
Ages
7–16
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Arts & Creative
Dance
Music
More activities
adventure
art
boating
cooking
sports
Clues to fit
Community & belonging — camper testimonial on family and mentors
Jacobs is a place that gave me all of the amazing people that I can now call family. A place that provided me with the most amazing mentors and individuals to look up to. A place that taught me to follow my dreams no matter what stands in the way.
Inclusive community — LGBTQ+, interfaith, Jews of Color, disabilities all welcome
Jacobs Camp is proud of our open, supportive and inclusive environment for campers and staff. We are a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community when we embrace the diversity that is the reality of modern Jewish life. We are individuals of different sizes, different colors, different backgrounds, different gender identities, different feelings and even different beliefs. Jews by choice, those exploring Judaism, Jews of Color, LGBTQ+ Jews, Jews who live with physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities, multiracial families, and interfaith couples and families are all an integral part of our community, and we strive to be a space of belonging for all who wish to call it home.
Setting & environment — 267 acres with a lake as centerpiece
Situated on 267 acres of rolling hills and woodlands, with a picturesque lake as its centerpiece, the Jacobs Camp grounds provide a relaxing, natural setting for a summer of fun. Our modern facilities include more than 35 buildings and a diverse range of recreational spaces to ensure we have room for all of our amazing camp activities!
Canteen — daily snack tradition, candy canteen three times a week
Campers have the opportunity to visit the Camp Canteen every day after rest hour to pick their own snack. We offer a wide selection of delicious snacks – granola bars, popcorn, trail mix, fruit, and so much more. Three times a week Canteen is 'candy canteen', a fun tradition where campers can choose from a wide variety of candy bars, sour candies, and other delicious treats.
Solelim is designed for campers currently in grade 11 and includes a Junior Counselor component, with session options of 4, 6, or 8 weeks beginning June 13.
Current Grade 11. Listed as 4, 6, or 8 weeks with Jr Counselor component. End date shown is July 7 + Jr Counselor. Operator should confirm exact end date and duration options.
Mission — Reform Jewish camping for the Deep South, since 1970
Since 1970, Jacobs has provided a caring Jewish community that has become a second home to many. Children from URJ congregations across the Deep South join together each summer to experience the fun and magic of Jewish camping. The mission of the URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp is to provide a high-quality Reform Jewish camping experience to the children of Southern Jewish communities that enriches and enhances their lives spiritually, intellectually, and physically in a safe and friendly family environment.
Program breadth — Kehillah, activities, free choice specialty
At Jacobs Camp, we offer a wide range of activities including swimming, boating, cooking, art, dance, sports, adventure, and so much more. We sprinkle Hebrew education throughout camp life, and all of our campers participate in Kehillah, which is creative and fun Jewish programming that includes Israel education, shira (music), and t'fillah (prayer). While each unit has a set daily schedule, campers have the opportunity to choose specialty activities based on their interests, and have well-supervised free time each day.
Cabin & sleeping arrangements — specs, air conditioning, bunk assignments
Each of our air-conditioned camper buildings houses two cabins – one on each side, with a shared bathroom in the middle. Each cabin sleeps twelve to fourteen campers and two to three staff members in bunk beds. Every camper is assigned a set of cubbies for storing personal items. Our bathrooms have 7 sinks, 7 showers with privacy curtains, and 7 toilets. All top bunks are equipped with bed rails. Each cabin is equipped with a smoke detector.
Campers are assigned to cabins based on their grade in school and gender identity. We are committed to ensure campers can be housed in a cabin where they will feel most comfortable and safe. We guarantee at least one mutual bunk request as long as campers are in the same session. When you arrive at camp, you will receive your camper's cabin assignment, and each bunk bed will be assigned ahead of time.
Health & medical — Health Center, doctors, nurses, parent communication
If a camper does get sick, we have a fully equipped modern Health Center staffed by a team of doctors and nurses who take great care of our campers. The wellbeing of our campers is a top priority, as is parent communication, and you will be notified if your child requires medical attention.
Meals — family-style dining in the Jacobs Dining Hall
Sources tell us that the Jacobs Dining Hall is the place to be this summer. Almost all meals are served family-style in the dining hall, with bunks eating together at assigned tables. The only exceptions to this are Friday night dinner – when open-seating is often made an option to campers – and Sunday nights, when we will have a cookout buffet. We will also accommodate campers on special allergy- or health-related diets. Please make us aware of your needs in advance. Two snacks are served every day.
