Who We Are

Dear Prospective Family,

Thank you for taking the time to learn about who we are. Choosing a camp is an important decision, and we are grateful you are considering Kinneret. For us, camp is more than a place to spend summer days. It is a community where children feel known, supported, and accepted for exactly who they are.

Camp Kinneret has been helping children grow since 1954. While the world looks different today, children’s needs have stayed wonderfully consistent. Kids need places where they can practice the social and emotional “muscles” that help them become confident, resilient, and caring people. These include making friends, working through challenges, trying new activities, and discovering their strengths. These skills develop best through real-life experiences, and camp provides them every day.

Our days are silly and playful, but our purpose is intentional. Our staff are trained to understand child development and group dynamics, and they use each moment to help campers build independence, confidence, and strong relationships. This begins the moment they step onto the bus, which we consider an extension of our camp community. The bus is a place where friendships start, social skills grow, and children ease into the day feeling welcomed and part of something.

Research shows that children benefit from safe opportunities to take healthy risks, make choices, and navigate both successes and challenges. At camp, these moments happen naturally. They happen on the high-ropes course, in the pool, on the archery range, and even while sitting together and socializing during lunch. These experiences help children develop self-reliance, independence, and lasting confidence.

We are proudly tech-free. Without phones or devices, campers (and staff!) are more present, more creative, and more connected to the people around them. They notice more, include more, and form friendships that feel genuine. Many families tell us that this becomes one of the most meaningful parts of their child’s summer.

Summer at Kinneret is organized into four two-week sessions, each with its own traditions, special days, and opportunities for children to bond with peers and counselors. This structure gives campers time to settle in, build confidence, and feel part of their group, while also offering families the flexibility to design the summer that works best for them. Many campers attend multiple sessions, which allows relationships and confidence to deepen naturally over time.

At its core, Kinneret is a place where children belong. They are supported by attentive adults, surrounded by peers who become friends, and embraced by traditions and routines that help them feel safe and successful. What matters most to us is not how many activities a child completes. It is who they are becoming while they are here. We want them to take home not only memories, but a sense of confidence and belonging that lasts long beyond this summer.

If you are wondering whether Kinneret is the right place for your child, we would love to talk. Our team is here to answer questions, learn about your family, and help you picture what a day at camp really feels like. We hope we will have the chance to welcome your family into our community.

Kinneretly,

Britt & Ryan Rosen
Owners/Directors

Feel free to email or call us. We are always happy to help you find the right camp for your family.