Camp JCA Shalom is a Jewish overnight camp in the Malibu mountains, run by the Shalom Institute, with four-night mini camps and 11-, 18-, 25- and 31-night sessions for campers entering grades 2 through 12. Campers are grouped into age-based units — Rishonim (entering grades 2-4) through Gesher (grade 9) — and the program includes ropes and climbing, an out-of-camp overnight for older units, and for Gesher a hike to the beach with ocean kayaking and an overnight in Malibu. Teen leadership tracks (TASC for grades 10-11, the four-week Kibbutz for grade 11, and a CIT program for grade 12, which requires an interview) and a grades 11-12 Israel trip sit above the regular sessions; enrolment is through an online CampInTouch application. Published aid includes need-based scholarships, One Happy Camper first-time grants of $700-$1,000, an $800 new-camper mini-camp promotion, and a voluntary 'Help a Family' rate that subsidises other families.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT (31 nights, entering grade 12)Register → | Jun 16 – Jul 19, 2026 | 17 | $1750 | Past season |
| Gesher Alef (11 nights, entering grade 9)Register → | Jun 17 – Jun 28, 2026 | 14 | $3285 | Past season |
| Session 1 (11 nights, entering grades 2-8)Register → | Jun 17 – Jun 28, 2026 | 7–13 | $3285 | Past season |
$1750 standard fee; $1600 early bird 1 (paid in full by 12/15/25); $1650 early bird 2 (deposit by 12/15/25, balance by 4/1/26); $2000 optional Help a Family rate
$3285 standard fee; $3135 early bird 1 (paid in full by 12/15/25); $3185 early bird 2 (deposit by 12/15/25, balance by 4/1/26); $3535 optional Help a Family rate
$5050 standard fee; $4900 early bird 1 (paid in full by 12/15/25); $4950 early bird 2 (deposit by 12/15/25, balance by 4/1/26); $5300 optional Help a Family rate
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 7–17 · Grades 2–12
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Shalom Institute Camp and Conf (JCCA)
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Shalom Institute Camp and Conf (JCCA) directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Evan FeldmanI was a camper here for multiple years and loved the blend of secular and religious activities. All the fun of a traditional sleep-away camp with the added bonus of connecting with Judaism. Owner Joel Charnick does a great job running this organization. Also, Robbo is fantastic during song session.
★★★★★danitThis place is literally my home. I have had a blast this summer at the new site. It's not the same as the old site but, it's the people who make JCA so great. I thank Gold Creek Center for lending us their property for as long as we need.
★★★★★Maya Aforget what you have learned for you are now entering a magical place
★★★★★Elliot RossI had so much fun at Camp jca Shalom come in and try it out
★★★★★️Kylie HaimI had so much fun I wanna go there again! I cannot describe how great it was I did zipping, archery, played with the animals, and so much more. I went for winter and Summer but both are so good! Hope to come again soon