Camp Nageela Midwest is a Jewish overnight camp founded in 2007 for children in grades 3-10, serving kids from all Jewish backgrounds and affiliations regardless of prior observance. It runs single-gender sessions on a 550-acre site in Marshall, Indiana, with separate girls and boys sessions offered as a short Discover session, a two-week session, or a full three-week session, plus an SIT and Israel track for older teens. Meals are kosher and Shabbat is observed. The camp is administered from Skokie, Illinois, and draws campers from across the Midwest.
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★★★★★Sarah MunsonWe are not orthodox, however that doesn’t matter when you come to Camp Nageela. My son has gone to camp since he was 9 and still returns to camp as a staff in training. The friendships and memories made here are so special. They offer brotherhood/sisterhood programs throughout the year to continue the connections made after camp. These conversations ranged from keeping the kids motivated to do well in school, their sport, checking in on their family, and asking about their plans for the next Jewish holiday coming up. 2 years ago, a rabbi came to the camp to offer another program for the teens to go to Israel. My son and his 2 best friends from camp went. It was the most amazing experience he’s ever had and I’m forever grateful to Camp Nageela for giving my son these experiences. They have an incredible staff, your child will learn how to observe Shabbat fully, sing songs, and develop a lot of other skills they may not have tried before. I can’t recommend this camp enough.
★madelyn karisThey pretty much brainwash everyone into being super religious and Jewish. They want everyone to be orthodox teach them Hebrew and basically conduct classes on how to be a proper Jew. If you want your child to do this you should go to this camp however if you are not interested in becoming an Orthodox Jewish person do not. One of my friends went to here with me one summer and felt so strongly about everything they told her that she made her parents enroll her into a Jewish private school and now her whole family is religious though they weren’t at all before. This camp is absolute trash... they fed us the most unhealthy food ever, and I gained a total of 18 pounds. The counselors all are forced to wear a long sleeve shirts and skirts in the girls session, and I was even forced to get a Jewish name and learn how to pray. This is a great camp for orthodox Jews however you should know you’re getting into before you sign your child up for this.
★★★★★Mackenzie ZeitlinNageela is the best camp. This will be my third year at camp and it is truly a magical experience. I went to camp Interlaken in Eagle River Wisconsin and was not happy there because I had gone to Nageela before it and felt the right knit community that you can only get there. Since, it is such a small camp type know everybody in every grade, so it is a giant family. At camp you also go on field trips. They are so much fun. Last year we went to an amusement park. That was so much fun. The food is amazing. Lastly, the best part of the entire camp experience is the connection you feel to Judaism. I can say that when I went home I kept praying every morning because I learned how much religion plays a role in your life. If you are looking into going into a Jewish camp please pick Nageela. I can assure you that you won't regret it.
★★★★★Tamar DavisCamp Nageela is the most amazing camp that I have ever been to. It is one big warm family. Everyone there has a smile on no matter what the time of day it is. If you want a warm jewish experience that will carry you throughout the year then come to Nageela.
★★★★★Princess pink RainbowCamp Nageela is amazing. It's a Jewish experience unlike any other. I come there every year knowing I'll have a family and friends and fun. At camp Nageela everyone knows you, loves you, and is there to help you. Camp Nageela is amazing.