65th at CJ

Honoring Our Past • Celebrating Our Present • Building Our Future

May 29 – 31, 2026
Adults Only • Ages 21 and Up

The weekend blends beloved camp traditions with elevated programming designed for adults, honoring the rich history and enduring spirit that have defined CJ for 65 years.

Details

Start: Friday, May 29 at 3:00 PM
End: Sunday, May 31 at 12:00 PM

Location: Camp Judaea, North Carolina
Nearest Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

Highlights

CJ Through the Years
A curated look back at 65 years of Camp Judaea: stories, photos, music, and milestones that shaped our community.

Signature CJ Shabbat
Experience the heart of camp with Kabbalat Shabbat, spirited singing, Oneg, “Staff Basketball”, Havdalah, Rikkud, and beloved CJ traditions.

Cross-Generational Connections & Reunions
Reunite with old friends and build new relationships across eras, from campers and counselors of the past to the parents and supporters who sustain CJ today.

Classic Camp Fun
Enjoy the stunning camp setting with swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, sports, campfires, and ropes course challenges.

Community Meals
Chef-prepared Kosher meals served in the Chadar Ochel, creating space for conversation and connection.

What’s Included

• All meals (Kosher, chef-prepared)
• Shared cabin housing (private cabin upgrades available)
• Linens provided
• All programming and activities

We can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Just let us know during registration.

Housing Options

All participants will stay in Camp Judaea’s community-style shared cabins. Linens are provided for the weekend, including blanket, fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillow, pillowcase, and towel set.

Private Cabin Option
Groups of 10+ people can reserve a private cabin at no additional cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Your group can register separately, but you must coordinate cabin requests. To reserve a private cabin, note your group in the “Cabin Requests” section of your registration or email ilana@campjudaea.org with your group details.

Who Can Attend

This celebration welcomes all adults 21 and older connected to the Camp Judaea community: alumni, former staff, parents, donors, and their spouses or partners.

Pricing

Early Bird Pricing Ends March 15

Ages 21–30: $250 before March 15  |  $300 after

Ages 30+:    $300 before March 15  |  $350 after

Host Committee

Michael Belitzky
Steve and Gita Berman
Michele Burger
Barbara Extein
Rachel Fischbein Landis
Sarah Jones
Ralph Kurland
Robin Mendelson
Miriam Panitch
Aryeh Pollack
Cynthia Pousman
Sammy and Allyson Tuck
Ben Zeuner

*committee in formation

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made more than 3 weeks before the event (by May 8, 2026) will be fully refunded, minus a non-refundable $25 registration fee per participant. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 3 weeks of the event.

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Stay tuned for information on other exciting events to celebrate the 65th at CJ in Atlanta and South Florida in the Fall of 2026!