Forms & Financial Aid

Be sure to check your CampInTouch dashboard (for summer 2024) to view the available Camper Forms. We will continue to add to this list on a regular basis. Please reach out to info@capitalcamps.org with any questions.

The Financial Aid Application and FAQs are now available. Go to our website to get more information. Be sure to read the Instructions and FAQs before beginning the application. These have hints to help you along the way.

Payment Policy Update

The following is an important change to our policy for processing late tuition payments: Unpaid tuition due by the payment dates will be charged to the default credit card on account (which is typically the last card used to make a payment on your account) with the processing fee added. We encourage you to be mindful of the payment due dates (below), especially when scheduling payments with your bank’s bill pay service or the mailing time required for check payments to be delivered. 

Declined credit card payments are subject to additional late and rebilling fees.

Reminder: Timeline of Payment Due Dates: 

January 13, 2024 – 50% of all additional fees in excess of the deposit are due

March 1, 2024 – The remaining balance of fees is due

For registrations that occur between March 1, 2024, and May 31, 2024, the application fee can be charged at no additional cost. The balance is due within 14 days of enrollment confirmation, which allows for a check payment to arrive. 

For registrations after May 31, 2024, payment in full for all fees is due with application and is subject to credit/debit card processing fees.

Please contact our finance team with any questions at info@capitalcamps.org.

Throughout the year, we'll be spotlighting the stories of different camp families- like the Bergman family! Want to see your family featured? Email Melissa at: melissa@capitalcamps.org

Our trip to Capital Camps in Waynesboro, PA for Family Camp Weekend was truly exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to families seeking an unforgettable experience. This weekend was a perfect blend of adventure and bonding for everyone in the family.

One of the highlights was the thrilling zip-lining activity. Soaring through the treetops was an exhilarating experience that left us with lasting memories. We also indulged our creative sides with arts and crafts!

We even learned how to play pickle-ball! And of course, no camping experience would be complete without s'mores by the campfire. 

The food at Capital Camps was outstanding and some of the best down-home Jewish cooking you can get. But what sets Capital Camps apart is their commitment to creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. The staff's dedication to making our weekend special was evident in every aspect of our stay, from the well-organized activities to the attentive service.

Our Family Camp Weekend was a remarkable experience, combining adventure, creativity, and delicious cuisine in a welcoming environment. We would highly recommend this opportunity for families looking to create lasting memories together.

-The Bergman Family

Family Camp 2023 - Join us back at camp this year!

Want to experience the magic of a Family Camp Weekend just like the Bergman Family? Join us for our upcoming Hanukkah Family Camp Weekend, December 8th - 10th.

The cost of a Family Camp Weekend is all-inclusive of food, lodging, and activities for the entire weekend. Pricing starts at $375 per person! We still have a few spots available for the Family Camp taking place later this month!

Family Camp will include camp-style Shabbat with rikkud/dancing, shira/singing, and community bonding, as well as arts & crafts, sports, gaga, ziplining and so much more! This is the perfect weekend to bring together your camp friends and showcase camp to those who may be interested in the future!

As the school year settles in, I would love to hear from you! My job at camp is to partner with campers, staff and families so they have the best experience. If you have any concerns or questions about summer 2024, please reach out! I would love to talk with you. I can be reached at adinag@capitalcamps.org.

Adina Golob

Community Care Coordinator

We are very excited to be adding to and expanding our year-round team. We have four positions open within the agency and are eager to receive applications. All of the positions give the opportunity to connect with our work, spend time at camp during the summer, and be part of an incredible team. Help us identify great candidates who would be a good match. Click below to view job descriptions for each position and feel free to share. Please email hr@campandretreat.org with questions. 

1. Camp Director
2. Program Associate
3. HR and Executive Associate
4. Finance Associate

Do you have friends or family interested in camp? Encourage them to come to join us on a guided tour of our Waynesboro campus or a virtual open house!

Upcoming Tour Dates

All tours are on Sundays from 2-4 pm. 

Nov 5

Dec 10

Upcoming Virtual Open House

November 15 7-8 pm

For more information and to register for any of our upcoming prospective camper events, click the link below!

Community Events

We can’t wait to see you at your synagogue, school, or community event! 

• Sunday, November 5th – Adas Israel (9:00-10am) and Beth El, Montgomery County (11:00am-12:30pm)
• Saturday, November 11th – Havdalah at Gesher Jewish Day School (6:30-8:00pm)
• Thursday, December 7th – Northern Virginia Chanukah Candle Lighting in Leesburg (5:00-7:00pm)

Beyond CCRC: From Our Community Partners

CESJDS

The CESJDS Lower School (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5) is offering an immersive program, Living the Lower School, on Friday, November 3, Friday, December 15, and Friday, January 5. Join us for one of these dates to experience the Lower School in action! Visit classes, speak with students, and participate in Kabbalat Shabbat! Learn more and register at www.cesjds.org/livingthelowerschool. 

The CESJDS Upper School (Grades 6-12) will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Join us from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM to learn how your student can learn, create, and thrive at CESJDS. Learn more and register at www.cesjds.org/usopenhouse.

Gesher Jewish Day School

Gesher Jewish Day School is excited to announce that their application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. If you have a younger student eligible for Gesher, or know someone who has a student eligible, please have them reach out to admissions@gesher-jds.org to set up a tour or to learn more about their school.

Mazel tov to  Ariana C., Luke D., Zachary F., Emily K., Ike J., Rachel S., Zipporah S., and Natalie W.  who celebrate their mitzvah this month!

Aaron A.

Audrey A.

Charlotte A.

Robert B.

Ella B.

Wyatt B.

Beatrice B.

Jackson B.

Alexa B.

Rylin B.

Ava B.

Zachary B.

Sophie C.

Anna C.

Matthew D.

Ari D.

Talia D.

Adina F.

Shira G.

Noa G.

Jacob H.

Hannah H.

Elliana H.

Nathan H.

Leah J.

Dori K.

Lily K.

Rachel K.

Eden K.

Hailey K.

Madelyn K.

Isaac L.

Noam L.

Sarah M.

Erin M.

Lily M.

Amit M.

Sammy M.

Zoey N.

Gillian N.

Anneliese N.

Emma P.

As part of our 36th anniversary, we are looking for business sponsors. Our current sponsors are alumni and camp parents. Whether you own a business or can ask someone at your company, we are excited for more camp parents to add their businesses to this list. This is an incredible opportunity to give back to the camp community while also getting your business's name out to camp families, other alumni, and community supporters.

Interested in joining the companies below and becoming a sponsor? Click here to learn more! A huge thank you to our current sponsors.

Diamond Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Yellow Sponsor

Green Sponsor