URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica is the Reform Jewish Movement's overnight summer camp for the Deep South, serving campers in kindergarten through 10th grade. Established in 1970, the sleepaway camp places children into units by grade and offers athletics, aquatics, arts, and adventure and nature programs within a Jewish community setting. It draws campers from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Florida Panhandle.
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★★★★★Patsy BrewerAll the people are great. Lots to do.
★★★★★RC SchatzmannAs someone who’s attended myself and still does, I can say this is the best choice for a stay away camp. I consider this place my home away from home. The staff love and support us. They will help us to the best of their ability. You can make a lot of new friends. I would 100% recommend this camp to anyone who’s looking for a good stay away camp.
★★★★★Rachel RachelBest overnight camp experience! It is well run and organized, on beautiful grounds. Safety is taken seriously. You can feel the care of the staff for all the campers. There are so many activities to choose from. This has become an annual tradition for us!
★★★★★Melissa RichmondI grow up right down the street and have also visit the camp not as a camper or staff member. My mom work there cooking for years under Mr.Mason and housekeeping under JC. We use to love going to pick her from work just to see the kids and meet the staff. It's a beautiful gem hide in Utica Mississippi.
★★★★★Mel SauerWhat a MAGICAL place. My daughter has never spent 1 night away from us (shes still little) and she LOVED her one night last summer and could t wait for me to sign her up for 10 nights next summer!! I already know this amazing place will hold a place in my family heart for at the very least an entire generation ❤️