Open to current, past, and future campers.

Cost is $15/person.

Bring a friend who has never been to Camp Wise and they get in free!

Register HERE!

For new and prospective campers. Join us on zoom for an info session to learn all about Camp Wise. Meet members of all full-time team, learn about a day at camp, and meet other first-time families! RSVP by emailing wisekids@mandeljcc.org.

Join us for pool games, music, snacks , and your favorite camp friends! Open to campers currently in 1^st through 4^th grade.

Want to experience the magic of the Camp Wise community? Come spend MLK Jr. Day off from school with Camp Wise. Whether you are a current camper or a future one, all are welcome!

Free and open to the community. Registration Required. Register HERE!

The weekend engages current 10^th and 11^th grades in a joint program for teens entering our ILS (Israel Leadership Summer) and our SIT (staff-in-training) summer.

• At Camp Wise
• Current 10^th and 11th graders

Buses to camp will depart the JCC in Beachwood.  Transportation from Columbus also available.

Register HERE!

• At Camp Wise
• Current 5-8^th graders
• Join us President’s Day Weekend for a jam-packed overnight filled with sledding, snowman building, winter games and camp activities!  Open to current and future campers.

Buses to camp will depart the JCC in Beachwood.  Transportation from Columbus also available.

Register HERE!

This program is specifically for new campers and their parents so you can feel prepared for your first summer at Camp Wise, the Home of Happiness! You will learn tips for a successful first-time camp experience and meet our year-round team. We will be offering a virtual Zoom version of this orientation on April 26 if you can’t attend this one.

Free and open to the community. Registration Required.

More information to come in 2026!

This Zoom program is specifically for new campers and their parents so you can feel prepared for your first summer at Camp Wise, the Home of Happiness! You will learn tips for a successful first-time camp experience and meet our year-round team. We will be offering an in-person option on April 21 as an alternative.

Free and open to the community. Registration Required.

More information to come in 2026!

Start your summer off right by spending the day lending a hand at Impact Day. Camp Wise alumni, current campers, their families and everyone in between are invited to help get camp ready for the summer by preparing the garden, clearing trails, setting up the lake and more. A traditional camp cookout will kick off this amazing day.

Free and open to the community. Registration Required.

More information to come in 2026

Tour the Camp Wise property with other new camp families. Meet our staff and see what the “Home of Happiness” is all about. When registering, you will be asked to choose a time for your tour (options are noon, 1 pm, 2 pm or 3 pm). Rishon families are encouraged to come at 2 pm if possible.

Free and open to the community. Registration Required.

More to come in 2026!

Adults living with special needs get a taste of camp. Individuals and families are welcome to register. Enjoy activities like:

• Arts and crafts
• Swimming
• The climbing tower
• Lake activities
• Sports, campfires, and more!

More details to come in 2026!

Escape to camp for the weekend and experience what the kids are raving about! Whether you’re thinking about camp for a future camper, want to relive your camp days, or just want a weekend of fun, Family Camp is for you! Your family can enjoy:

• Swimming, boating, water skiing, and tubing
• Sports including tennis, archery, basketball, and mountain biking
• Campfires & songs
• Arts & crafts
• Climbing tower and zipline
• Magical camp Shabbat and Havdalah
• Delicious kosher meals
• Activities for kids led by our amazing camp staff