Camp GrowTorah

A joyously immersive Torah farming experience

BE”H Camp GrowTorah 2026 will be held:

August 17-21 (Waitlist) & August 24-28, 2026 (space available)

At Camp GrowTorah, we bring Jewish learning to life through dirt-under-the-fingernails fun and farm-based exploration. Campers spend their days harvesting fresh produce, tending to our animals, and discovering the ecological lessons through Torah & Mitzvot. It is a unique 1-week summer journey where every seed planted and every lesson learned helps children grow in confidence, curiosity, and connection to Hashem.

Our program is for campers aged 5–10 (and 4-year-olds entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026).

Our approach to Scholarships: We offer a sliding scale to keep camp accessible, but we rely on your honest partnership in using this fund responsibly:

Standard Rate ($475): Covers the full cost of your child’s camp experience.
Donor-Supported Rates ($150 - $400): Subsidized by the Mina Gillers Memorial Fund for families who cannot afford the full tuition.

Additional scholarships are available: please contact us for more information.

Every dollar of our scholarship fund is raised through the generosity of our donors. While we do not require a formal scholarship application, we rely on your integrity to select a subsidized rate only if it is a true necessity for your family.

Two children holding sunflowers in a field

A group of children hand-dipping beeswax candles

A child posing at a photo booth feature of a goat

Wow! Week 1 of Camp GrowTorah is already full. Don't worry, though, you can still join the waitlist by selecting that option when you register.

Thank you!

Sample Schedule

Sample Daily Schedule (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)

9:00 – 9:15 Arrival on the Farm

9:15 – 9:30 Shacharit in the fields

9:30 – 10:15 Gardening Activities

10:15 – 10:45 Garden-fresh snack

10:45 – 11:15 Farm Activities

11:15 – 11:45 Nature Arts and Crafts

11:45 – 12:45 Lunch (Bracha Party) and Free Time

12:45 – 1:30 Sprinkler and field games

1:30 – 2:30 Special Farm Activities

2:30 – 3:00 Snack and Closing Circle

Frequently Asked Questions

Camp GrowTorah is two one-week programs. Campers cannot sign up for both weeks.
- Students are asked to bring a bagged lunch with them each day. Please do not send meat lunch since snacks are often dairy.
- GrowTorah provides 2 kosher snacks per day. These snacks will combine produce harvested from the farm along with staples such as fruit, rice cakes, popcorn, crackers, tortilla chips, etc.
- On Friday, there will be a special Shabbos party at the end of the day!
- We can accommodate any food restrictions, please include details on the health form. Your child's health and safety is our top priority.
First aid supplies are available and Hatzolah is nearby for any emergencies. Please ensure that you complete the medical information on our registration form in complete detail.
Campers arrive promptly at 9:00 am and are picked up at 3:00 pm. We are happy to accommodate late dropoffs and early pickups, provided that you communicate clearly with our staff so we are prepared to greet you.
No, GrowTorah will not provide transportation in 2026. However, all registered households will receive access to a platform they can use to arrange carpooling with other families in their area.
Camp GrowTorah runs every day, rain or shine. Campers should dress for the weather and plan to be outdoors for most of the day. Please pack a change of clothes daily and be sure to supply children with rain gear in the event of a surprise shower.
We will be spending nearly all of our time outdoors. As such, your child must be dressed appropriately. These clothes will be getting dirty (because we are farming), so please don’t send in anything that you would be sad to see stained. Below are guidelines to keep your child comfortable and safe: hat, breathable clothing, closed-toed shoes (sneakers or lightweight hiking boots), and socks. Sleeveless tops are not permitted. Long pants are encouraged to prevent scratches and bug bites; if your child insists on shorts or a skirt, longer socks are required.
At the end of each day, you will receive an email with a description of the day’s activities, a link to photos, and other important information.
Please send your camper with a dairy lunch each day with ample snacks. In addition, we offer water, a variety of fruits, veggies, and other snacks throughout the day.
Please make sure to check your child for ticks every night. Here you can find instructions on where to check for ticks. For more information about ticks in general, you can read more here. Although we have not experienced many issues with ticks and mosquitos on the farm, please send in bug spray if your child is sensitive to mosquitos or other bug bites.
Please send your child to the farm with the following each day: a clean, reusable water bottle; a filling dairy lunch and extra snacks; sunscreen & bug spray; full change of clothing; towel; sunhat.
Sunscreen should be applied before arrival at the farm each morning. We will remind campers to reapply throughout the day.
Tips (or gratuities) are not expected but are always welcome. At the end of the week you will receive a list of the names and roles of all staff should you care to express your gratitude to them with messages or additional gratuities.
If your plans change, email camp@growtorah.org up until two weeks before the beginning of your camp session to receive a full refund.
Email camp@growtorah.org with any questions related to camp before it begins. All registered households will receive contact information for staff onsite.