Livingston Campers

Livingston Campers

Camp Livingston’s 80 percent retention rate is clear evidence that campers come back summer after summer, to grow as individuals, connect with friends, and expand their skills and knowledge. Campers age 7 to 17 come from all over the United States and Israel, forming a vibrant, unique, and welcoming Jewish community.

Golan – Entering Grades 2 through 5
Golan introduces Camp Livingston’s youngest campers to camp and communal living. Golan campers enjoy the same special cabin activities and evening programs as older campers in addition to having a higher staff-to-camper ratio and an in-camp overnight. Golan campers can choose to be at Camp Livingston for 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks. Golan campers who stay for a full four weeks are also invited on a special field trip.

Masada – Entering Grades 6 and 7
Masada campers experience more advanced levels of athletics, arts and crafts, ropes course, and lakefront activities. Masada counselors provide programs that allow for independence and confidence-building. Counselors and campers collaborate on a special art project as well as an off-camp overnight. Masada campers can choose to be at Camp Livingston for 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks.

Chalutzim – Entering Grades 8 and 9
Chalutzim campers participate in a range of activities designed to cultivate leadership skills. Campers choose their own activities, enjoy a later bedtime and plan some of their own evening programs, including an off-camp overnight and dances. Chalutzim campers can choose to be at camp for 4, 6, or 8 weeks.

Adventures Unlimited (AU) – Entering Grade 10 
Adventures Unlimited campers spend the majority of each week off-camp exploring nature, living in tents, and making their own meals. Together as a team, they learn to set goals and overcome obstacles. Campers hike and rappel, explore caves, white water raft, mountain bike, and more. Campers train on the high ropes and rock wall challenge course and return to camp to participate in Shabbat activities. Space in AU is extremely limited and filled on a first come, first served basis.

Gesher Israel Trip Program – Entering Grade 11 
A six week program, Gesher combines the excitement of a trip to Israel with the opportunity to spend some time at camp. Gesher campers enjoy 4 weeks in Israel, exploring the entire country. Campers swim in the Dead Sea, spend time at the Western Wall, hike, volunteer, sample local food, and meet other young people from Cincinnati’s Sister City, Netanya, Israel. Before departing for Israel, bonding, the group spends time forming connections, enjoying camp programming, and preparing for the experience they will have in Israel. After the trip, they return to Camp Livingston to discuss and debrief.

Hadracha Leaders In Training Program – Entering Grade 12
Starting summer 2024, teens entering senior year of high school will be able to participate in our 4 week Hadracha Training Program during first session and will have the opportunity to participate in the Hadracha Internship Program during second session, earning volunteer hours and receiving a stipend. Our internships will focus on supporting camp staff with program planning and execution while learning how to teach and coach campers in a non-traditional educational environment. The Hadracha Internship Program cannot be completed unless the first session Hadracha Training Program is fulfilled. Teens are welcome to sign up for both programs ahead of time or make the decision to participate in the Hadracha Internship while they are in the Hadracha Training Program. The Hadracha internship is available for both full and mini session, and interns will receive a weekly stipend for the term of their internship.

  • Hadracha Training Program will is offered first session only
    • Hadracha will learn about the business of Camp, child development, how to be a great staff member and counselor, how to plan and execute programs, and more.
    • Hadracha will travel for one day to an educational tour of Jewish Cincinnati to help better understand the communities our campers are coming from and how Jewish organizations operate.
    • Hadracha will have an opportunity to gain their lifeguard training prior to arrival to camp, which will discount tuition to $3500.
      • Hadracha with lifeguard certifications may be asked to lifeguard on a limited bases.
  • Hadracha Internship Program will be run second session and the first session Hadracha Training Program must be fulfilled in order to participate in the internship.
    • Interns will support camp staff with program planning and execution
    • Interns will spend time with the full-time staff to gain further knowledge
    • Interns will have one day off as an intern group
    • Interns will have an opportunity to earn volunteer hours
    • Interns will receive a $100 stipend each week, up to $400 (mini-session or full session are options for enrollment)
    • Interns will have ample opportunity to explore counselor life and spend time with cabin groups

Camp Livingston aims to meet the individual needs of all campers. Camp Livingston’s trained and licensed Camper Care Team supports campers with varying needs and are prepared to work with caregivers and professionals to provide a fulfilling camp experience. Please contact us at info@camplivingston.org to discuss any reasonable accommodations that can be implemented for your child, including the opportunity to have a one-on-one staff member (limited availability) work with your child.