Our Programs

Camp Barney offers 1-week, 2-week, and 4-week options throughout the summer. The four-week sessions are available for campers in rising 3rd through 11th grades. The two-week sessions are available for campers in rising 3rd through 5th grades. The one-week option, CBM Experience, is available for campers in rising 2nd and 3rd grades. Campers are divided into age groups, or Units, based on their rising grade.
 

4 Week Options – Offered first and second sessions

Youth and Teen Programs (For Rising 3rd–10th Graders)

During our four-week sessions, campers are offered an incredible variety of experiences that evolve with each year they return to Camp. New trips and unit programs keep summer exciting, while affording every camper the opportunity to experience all of the Camp activities they love. Campers spend three Shabbats at Camp and lead an interactive and musical Shabbat service. Our unique, culturally Jewish program is experiential, age-appropriate, and filled with fun.

JIT Program (For Rising 11th Graders)
Campers in our JIT (Junior-in-Training) unit experience the ultimate in outdoor adventure. From the moment they arrive at Camp, their program looks and feels different from anything they have previously experienced at Camp Barney. JIT campers live in canvas platform tents in their own village and participate in an incredible number of high-adventure activities, supervised by experienced and talented staff. JITs take a six-day outdoor excursion through the scenic Blue
Ridge Mountains, go caving, hike, climb, and go whitewater rafting, among many other amazing activities. While at Camp, JITs participate in a solo camping experience and also enjoy all of the best Camp Barney activities!
 

2 Week Options – Offered first and second sessions

Kochavim – Hebrew for “Stars” (For Rising 3rd–5th Graders)
Sessions A & B Only

This 2-week program is designed for older campers who have never been to overnight camp or who want to experience it for two weeks. Campers participate in many of the adventures at Camp Barney, including water skiing, the Hurricane water slide, horseback riding, zip lines, ropes courses, field and court sports, music, theater, film studio, dance, crafts, cooking, media, and much more.

Preteen (For Rising 3rd–4th Graders)
Sessions C & D Only
The Kochavim unit is designed to give campers a taste of Camp Barney, packing all of the excitement and adventure of Camp into two fun weeks. Campers participate in dozens of age-appropriate activities and unique programs, including spending a meaningful Shabbat at Camp. We hand select staff to work with this group to ensure these campers become comfortable in our Camp Barney environment and have the time of their lives!
 

Specialized Programs – Offered Session 1 Only

1 Week CBM Experience, 6 Days/5 Nights at CBM (For rising 2nd–3rd Graders)

CBM Experience gives younger campers the perfect introduction to Camp Barney. Campers arrive at Camp Barney on Sunday for an amazing six-day, five-night adventure. Campers are immersed in the CBM community, participating in tons of cool activities, sleeping in bunks, enjoying a cookout in the woods, and even getting canteen and mail! Registration for CBM Experience runs concurrently with registration for all other Camp Barney programs.

1 Day Discovery Day (For rising 1st Graders)
Campers will experience tons of fun packed into one full day and get a taste of the magic of camp with awesome activities. This is a great way to experience the feel of overnight camp!

1-Week, 2-Week, or 4-Week Chalutzim Program – Hebrew for “Pioneers” (For Campers Ages 10–24 with Special Needs)

Our Chalutzim program has been nationally recognized since it was established in 1992. This program is highly individualized and an extraordinary experience for each camper. Campers with special needs are supervised by experienced, specially trained staff who understand the camp setting and also infuse large doses of conscientious mentoring, warmth, humor, and hugs. This program offers all the exciting Camp Barney activities and opportunities while facilitating individual and group skill development. Campers in our Chalutzim program come to us with a wide range of abilities and we work closely with each camper on meeting individual goals for their time at Camp.

Units