Fall Camp 2025

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URJ Camp Newman presents

Fall Camp & West Coast Party, JR.

November 7-9, 2025

For new and returning campers in 2nd – 8th grades!

Camp Newman’s Fall Camp (for 2nd – 5th graders) and West Coast Party Jr (for 6th-8th graders) retreat weekend is November 7-9, 2025 at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa! Join your friends from around the bay area for a weekend at Camp Newman: great for those considering attending camp next summer for the first time and returning campers, too! Have a blast getting a taste of camp complete with campfires, climbing the Alpine Tower, art, sports, and an amazing Shabbat celebration, all with the care and support of Camp Newman’s best summer staff members. Experience cabin-living, delicious food, age-specific activities and tons of FUN at the ultimate camp retreat weekend. Campers will live in grade-based cabins according to gender identification with two counselors to help make their weekend magical!

 

Fall Camp is SOLD OUT! If your congregation has built this program into your Religious School tuition, please contact your Educator or Rabbi for next steps.

To join the waitlist please email campnewman@urj.org.

Retreat at a Glance

Dates: Friday, November 7, 2025 – Sunday November 9, 2025 

Location: URJ Camp Newman (Santa Rosa, CA)

Transportation: Bus transportation is available from several Bay Area locations and included in the cost of the retreat. Retreat participants should plan to miss part of the school day on Friday to allow for transportation times and maximizing time at camp Friday afternoon. More information coming soon!

Cost: $485/camper
Round-Trip bus transportation cost included
Bus stops at several Bay Area locations (see below!)

Fall Camp is SOLD OUT! If your congregation has built this program into your Religious School tuition, please contact your Educator or Rabbi for next steps.

To join the waitlist please email campnewman@urj.org.

**Financial aid is available for this event. If you are a member of a URJ congregation, please reach out to your Rabbi or Religious School Director first and then complete the Fall Camp and WCP Jr. Scholarship Form before you register for Fall Camp.

Transportation

*Please note: Exact bus pick up and drop off times are provided upon registration. In order to maximize time at camp and avoid too much traffic, participants should plan on missing part of the school day as buses will begin picking up at 12:30 depending on the location. The final pre-event email on 10/28/25 will provided the most updated bus schedule.  Each stop must have at least 10 riders.  If the minimum isn’t met by 10/28, that bus stop will be cancelled.  

Arrival

Bus Stops

To Camp Newman on Friday, November 7th:

    • Temple Sinai, Oakland
    • Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos
    • Peninsula Temple Sholom, Burlingame
    • Temple Emanu-El, San Jose
    • Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco
    • Congregation B’nai Israel, Sacramento
    • TBA – Marin Location

*Exact drop off times are provided upon registration.

Parent Drop off

Drop off at camp by car is between 4:00-5:00pm on Friday, November 7th.

Flight Arrival Window

Flights into Oakland International Airport (OAK) should arrive before 1:15pm on Friday, Nov. 7th. Campers will be met at the gate by our staff, escorted to baggage claim. We recommend flying Southwest.

Departure

Bus Stops

From Camp Newman on Sunday, November 9th:

    • Temple Sinai, Oakland
    • Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos
    • Peninsula Temple Sholom, Burlingame
    • Temple Emanu-El, San Jose
    • Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco
    • Congregation B’nai Israel, Sacramento
    • TBA – Marin Location

*Exact drop off times are provided upon registration.

Parent Pickup

Pick-up at camp by car is between 10:00am-11:00am on Sunday, November 9th.

Flight Departure Window

Flights from Oakland International Airport (OAK) should depart after 2:00pm on Sunday, November 9th. Staff will accompany campers to their gates and wait with them until the flight departs.

FAQS

IS THERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE?

Limited scholarship will be available and we recommend folks first contact their home synagogues, if applicable, to see if they can assist. If further financial support is needed, or your congregation is not able to help, we invite you to complete the Scholarship Form.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

All cancellations must either be received in writing or completed following the instructions in your confirmation email. In the event you decide to cancel your registration, the following terms apply:
– Cancellations received up to 1 month before the event start date are subject to a 10% cancellation fee.
– Cancellations received between 1 month and 2 weeks of the event start date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
– Cancellations received within 2 weeks of the event start date are not eligible for refunds

ARE MEALS ALL PROVIDED IN REGISTRATION?

All meals will meet dietary needs as much as possible including gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian. Please be sure to indicate your teen’s most up to date dietary needs in their registration. 

What if my child takes prescription medication?

No worries! We will have a medical team onsite to help give out medications and available in the case that a camper feels ill. We are also only 15 minutes from the closest urgent care facility in case of emergencies.

Preparing your camper’s medication*:

    1. Store the medication in the original container with the prescription
    2. Provide clear instructions on usage (when is it taken, does it need to be taken with food, etc.)

*We do not hand out vitamins or melatonin unless it is vital

When you arrive at camp, our medical staff will be present to collect medications and instructions. Medications will be returned to campers/parents before their departure.

WHAT SHOULD Campers PACK?

Here is a suggested packing list for Fall Camp. In general, clothing should be casual. Temperatures can change quickly at camp so be sure to check the weather prior to the weekend!

WHO SHOULD I REACH OUT TO WITH QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, please reach out to campnewman@urj.org. 

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES?

Among our most cherished Jewish values is the imperative for preserving life and maintaining health. We embrace this value specifically by taking preventive measures to protect the public health of our URJ communities. Parents entrust the URJ and have high expectations for their children’s experiences in our programs. All the fun, friendship building, Jewish identity affirmation and character development can only happen if we are confident that individual safety and public health remain at the center of our decision-making.

WELLBEING and BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

  • We expect that participants will be willing to participate in program activities.
  • We expect that participants will be able to communicate their needs.
  • We expect that participants will not threaten harm to themselves or others or engage in self-injury.
  • We expect that participants will be able to understand and follow multi-step directions.
  • We expect that participants will not wander or elope from their group.
  • We expect that participants will eat while at camp so that they can stay nourished and healthy.
  • We expect that participants will be able to manage their own self hygiene.
  • We expect that participants will be able to manage any challenges they may have with the tools and skills that have been successful in their home and school settings.
  • We expect that participants will be nonviolent and will not be physically aggressive toward others.
  • We expect that participants will not require ongoing one on one supervision or “shadowing”.
  • We expect that participants will take individual responsibility for upholding and embodying the values of our communities of belonging.

Are you concerned about your child’s ability to meet these expectations? If so, please email campnewman@urj.org

IS THERE GOING TO BE SECURITY FOR THE WEEKEND?
We will have security on site for the weekend. Additionally, we have a strong relationship with our local law enforcement in case of any emergency

Congregational Partners

Other congregational partners include: Peninsula Temple Sholom, Rodef Sholom, Congregation B’nai Israel – Sacramento, Bet Haverim – Davis, B’nai Tikvah, Temple Isaiah – Lafayette, and Congregation Beth-El Berkeley.

Other questions? Please reach out to us at campnewman@urj.org.