Bringing Jewish Camp to the Pacific Northwest

“This [is] a safe and fun and wonderful first week of day camp for [Camper] and all the other kids! It’s been so wonderful to hear her talk about all of the fun things she’s been doing, the exercise, and social time she’s been getting… and the Jewish education. All of it just makes me so happy.”

“Everyone we have come across at the camp has been warm and inviting and it’s comforting to know that my kids are in that environment and feel that kind of energy. I know that it is only week two, but my children have been thriving in ways I did not expect!”

“First I just want to say Toda Raba, thank you and all the staff so much for all the work you’ve done to make this a safe and fun and wonderful first week of day camp for [Camper] and all the other kids! It’s been so wonderful to hear her talk about all of the fun things she’s been doing, the exercise, and social time she’s been getting, the COVID safe distance and practices that she’s been using, and the Jewish education. All of it just makes me so happy.”

“Thank you for being so kind to us as we tried to prepare not only our children but ourselves for this new experience.  While we have struggled to help the kids stay engaged in school, camp has been an extremely different experience.  Each day the kids look forward to going to camp.  On the weekend all they talk about is going to camp.  I was not sure what to expect when we decided to try camp out for the summer but this has certainly exceeded our expectations.  Everyone we have come across at the camp has been warm and inviting and it’s comforting to know that my kids are in that environment and feel that kind of energy.  I know that it is only week two, but my children have been thriving in ways I did not expect and I wanted to thank you and the staff for helping them along that path.”

“We love all the BB [Day] Camp staff who are positive and encouraging, inclusive, and great at making sure that our children stay safe throughout the week”

“My boys were unenthusiastic about their [other day] camp last week, but both loved BB [Day] Camp this week. From the moment their counselors greeted them enthusiastically at the gate, they were happy… Thanks for planning and executing all of this!!!”

“I moved to Portland 6 and a half years ago and I have to say this is one of the most positive communal/childcare experiences I have had!!! The counselors were friendly and kind and good with the kids, I loved the Jewish content, the music was great, the kids had an AMAZING time… It felt less like an “institution” and more like a homey community that we were all in together… And the kids came home singing Hine Ma Tov which made me really happy!”