summer 2025 dates + rates
Please note, all prices are in US dollars
tuition insurance
You have the option to purchase CFAR (cancel for any reason) insurance when you fill out the camper application. Please note that this is run through CampInTouch and not GUCI.
| Program | Entering Grade(s) | Opening Day | Closing Day | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kallah Aleph | 3-10 | June 10 | July 6 | $5,880.00 |
| Taste of Garin Aleph* | 3-4 | June 10 | June 22 | $3,095.00 |
| Taste of Shoresh Aleph* | 5-6 | June 10 | June 22 | $3,095.00 |
| Kallah Bet | 3-10 | July 8 | August 3 | $5,880.00 |
| Taste of Garin Bet* | 3-4 | July 8 | July 20 | $3,095.00 |
| Taste of Shoresh Bet* | 5-6 | July 8 | July 20 | $3,095.00 |
| Avodah | 12 | June 4 | August 3 | $7,280.00 |
| GUCI In Israel (through Yallah Israel) | 11 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
additional Fees and conditions
$300 non refundable deposit is due upon enrollment.
All campers must be immunized. See the URJ Policy Statement on Vaccine Status for more information.
One Happy Camper, through the Foundation for Jewish Camp, provides for up to $1,000 for a child’s first summer at camp. Please note that many families live in an area where One Happy Camper grants are administered by a local federation or other organization. Learn if that applies to your community.
Sibling Discount: Families with two or more campers will receive a $100 discount for each camper after the first. The discount will be applied automatically.
Non-URJ Fee Goldman Union Camp Institute is a project of the Union for Reform Judaism. Families who are not members of a URJ congregation will be assessed a surcharge of $75 per week, not to exceed $500 per family. See the grid above for costs per session.
We understand that your children’s Jewish education and identity are extremely important to your family. And we know, just as you do, that sending your children to an overnight Jewish summer camp is the best way to ensure a lifelong affiliation with the Jewish people and customs, and to make Jewish friends. But we also recognize that summer camps are an expensive endeavor. We’ve done our best to compile a list of financial resources for families in our region. Some of these are available to all; others are based on your geographic location. Please visit our financial assistance and savings page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund Policy:
- Cancellation by 150 days or more (January 11, 2025) prior to the first session start date – 100% of tuition is refundable except for the administrative deposit.
- Cancellation between 90 days (March 12, 2024) and 45 days (April 26, 2025) prior to the first session start date – 75% of tuition is refundable.
- Cancellation by 45 days or less prior (April 26, 2025) to the first session start date – no refunds will be given unless stated below.
- GUCI reserves the right to refund any eligible refund in multiple installments as determined by the Director.
- Full refunds will be given without penalty (including deposit):
- for campers on a “Waiting List” (those not able to be placed in their desired session at camp) if at any time they choose to be removed from the list or are ultimately unable to be placed;
- if GUCI is unable or elects not to open because of government regulations, orders, or guidelines;
- if GUCI is required to cancel the session of a child with a pre-existing health condition;
- if GUCI is unable to secure a rental facility;
- if GUCI is unable or chooses not to open at our own discretion.
- Refunds will not be made if Camper has attended any portion of the session at Camp. This covers all circumstances, including, but not limited to:
- Camper’s homesickness
- Camper’s refusal or inability to participate in the normal activities at Camp
- Camper’s violation of any rules, regulations, or policies at Camp for which Camper has been provided notice, and as described in “Camper’s Participation and Camp Program Expectations” section of the terms and conditions.
- Change of Session
- If Camp is required to make a change to Camper session prior to summer, Parent will be notified by us in writing. We will provide an opportunity at that time for you to cancel camper’s session without penalty (including deposit). You will also be eligible for this change of session refund for all children in your household at GUCI regardless if the sessions of the sibling(s) were not changed.
- A change to session is defined as one or more of the following:
- A change of camp geographic location
- Session dates
- Session costs
- If Camp is required to make a change to Camper session prior to summer, Parent will be notified by us in writing. We will provide an opportunity at that time for you to cancel camper’s session without penalty (including deposit). You will also be eligible for this change of session refund for all children in your household at GUCI regardless if the sessions of the sibling(s) were not changed.
PAYMENT DEADLINES
Payment Information Payments for GUCI 2024 are as follows:
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- January 11, 2025, 150 days prior to Camp’s first session start date – 25% of tuition payment is due;
- March 12, 2025, 90 days prior to Camp’s first session start date – an additional 50% of tuition payment is due (75% of tuition paid);
- April 11, 2025, 60 days prior to Camp’s first session start date – final payment is due.
- Personalized payment plans can be arranged by contacting Allisa Horwitz at ahorwitz@urj.org.