Our Two-Week Sessions: Summer 2027

Two weeks gives campers time to get to know their group, feel safe, and build real friendships. Once that trust is in place, campers are far more willing to step outside their comfort zone and grow. Each session is a complete, meaningful Kinneret experience — full of connection, play, and discovery.

• Session One: June 14 – June 25
• Session Two: June 28 – July 9
• Session Three: July 12 – July 23
• Session Four: July 26 – August 6
• Weird, Wild & Wacky Week (Add-On): August 9 – August 13*

*The add-on week is available only to campers who attend at least one of the four regular sessions.

Absolutely! Many campers will choose two, three, or even all four sessions. Each session includes familiar traditions along with new adventures, fun activities and special days, so campers who stay longer enjoy fresh experiences while deepening friendships.

Yes! We’re planning additional options for adding a week of camp in 2027. More details to follow!

Our Weird, Wild & Wacky Week (August 9–13) is a special add-on week offered only to campers who attend at least one of the four regular sessions. During this week, camp is a little different, allowing us to change up the activities, with each day being unique while still keeping true to the Camp Kinneret experience.

No. All campers attend Monday through Friday for each two-week session. This consistency helps campers form stronger group connections and allows counselors to create more cohesive experiences.

No. Campers can take time off between sessions for family trips or other plans — and return ready for more Kinneret fun during a later session.

If space is available, we’ll gladly help adjust your camper’s schedule. Just reach out to our office.

Yes. If a session is full, you can join the waiting list, and we’ll contact you if a space opens.

Yes! We will continue to offer two Sleepouts each summer.

• Sleepout One: Friday, July 9 – Saturday, July 10 (For campers attending Session One or Session Two)
• Sleepout Two*: Friday, August 6 – Saturday, August 7 (For campers attending Session Three or Session Four)

*If space allows, campers attending Session One or Session Two may attend Sleepout Two, but priority will be given to those campers in Sessions Three and Four.

We encourage full attendance for each session so campers can experience our complete program. By having four sessions, families can choose a session without conflicts, allowing their camper(s) to enjoy the full experience without interruptions.

Discounts or refunds for partial sessions will not be available.

Because sessions are only two weeks long, we encourage families to only enroll in sessions where their campers will be able to fully attend. By having four sessions, families can choose a session without conflicts, allowing their camper(s) to enjoy the full experience without interruptions.

Discounts or refunds for partial sessions will not be available.

Tuition is charged per two-week session. Multi-session and sibling discounts apply. Payment plans are available.

Yes! We offer a multi-session discount for campers who enroll in more than one two-week session, and families with more than one camper receive a sibling discount. Details are included in our enrollment packet.

Yes. A deposit is required with your application for each session.

We understand plans can shift. Our cancellation and refund policy is included in our enrollment packet.

Yes. Our Campership Fund continues to help make the Kinneret experience accessible to families who need support.

Returning families can also help new families discover Kinneret through our Camp Ambassador Program. For details, please visit here.

Registration for Summer 2027 opens December 14 for returning families and January 18 for families new to Camp Kinneret. Returning families will receive re-application information by email on December 11. Apply between mid-December and January 31 to receive our Super Early Bird rate!

The heart of Kinneret hasn’t changed — campers will still enjoy a full schedule of swimming, gaga, arts & crafts, nature, performing arts, and more. The two-week format strengthens group connection, fosters friendships, and helps each camper feel part of our community from day one. The format also gives us room to introduce new activities each session.

Definitely. At Camp Kinneret, we know that it takes time, consistency, and caring counselors for friendships to grow and groups to bond. Ten days of an outdoor group community building experience gives us the time we need to create the kind of meaningful connections and group belonging that are at the heart of the Kinneret experience.

Yes! You’ll still find all your favorite Kinneret traditions, plus special days unique to each session. Plus, we will be able to build on experiences and activities throughout each session even better with all campers attending five days a week.

Campers are assigned to groups by grade. Many groups have consistent counselors throughout the summer, but some may need to change based on enrollment numbers.

Yes! Each session will feature special days unique to that session. Classics like the Independence Relay, Carnival, and Olympics are spread across the sessions, and details about each session’s special days are shared before enrollment begins.

Sleepouts take place in the 4th and 8th weeks of camp, and campers from all sessions will be eligible to attend one or both Sleepouts as follows:

• Sleepout One: Friday, July 9 – Saturday, July 10 (For campers attending Session One or Session Two)
• Sleepout Two*: Friday, August 6 – Saturday, August 7 (For campers attending Session Three or Session Four)

*If space allows, campers attending Session One or Session Two may attend Sleepout Two, but priority will be given to those campers in Sessions Three and Four.

Yes. Bus transportation is included in tuition. This year, we’re setting bus stops by session, so before enrollment even begins you’ll know exactly where your camper can catch the bus during each session, and how stops may shift from one session to the next.

Bus stops for each session are posted before enrollment opens. Final stop times are confirmed based on enrollment before the summer begins.

Each session, campers will add new songs and cheers to show their spirit and pride for their bus. The summer will culminate with a friendly competition that will showcase all the spirit the buses have brought throughout the summer.

Yes! Extended Care is available from 8–9 am and 4–5 pm for an additional charge. Drop-off from 8:45–9:00 am and pick-up from 4:00–4:15 pm are included in tuition at no additional charge.

We offer bus transportation because we believe the ride itself is a huge part of the camp experience. It’s more than just a means to get to and from camp as it offers meaningful developmental benefits for your camper.

Here’s what the bus ride helps foster:

• Independence & self-reliance. Research shows that camp helps children become more self-reliant and gives them opportunities to make small decisions on their own.
• Social connection and belonging. The bus is a micro-community. While each camper’s group is their community at camp, the bus provides an opportunity to meet peers outside of their age group, connect with other counselors, and feel part of something bigger even before arriving at camp. These interactions help them build friendships faster before they arrive at camp.
• A smooth transition into the camp mindset. While you could bring your camper yourself, the bus ride allows them to fully “arrive” in camp mode—shifting from home to camp in a way that supports their focus, belonging, and readiness to participate.
• Practicing life skills. In camp research, children benefit when routines are consistent and they have opportunities to practice “life” skills (being on time, engaging with peers, managing transitions). The bus is one of those daily transitions that supports growth.
• A full, immersive experience. The Kinneret experience starts when campers step on the bus and doesn’t end until they arrive home. We see the bus as an extension of our camp community — one more place where friendships form, laughter grows, and confidence takes root.

 
In short: yes, the bus experience is worth it. Taking the bus gives your camper an extra layer of support and growth that aligns with the overall camp experience we cultivate at Kinneret.