MLK Jr. Day Pool Party
Monday, January 19, 10am-1pm
Experience the magic of the Camp Wise Community and spend your MLK Jr. Day off from school with Camp Wise. Open to current and future campers in grades 1st through 4th
- Mandel JCC Indoor Pool and Gym
- Current 1st -4th graders
- Join us for pool games, gym time, music, snacks and camp friends!
Free to the community – register here!
ILs Leadership Weekend
Friday, January 30, 4:30pm - Sunday, February 1, 11:30am
The weekend engages current 10th and 11th grades in a joint program for teens entering our ILS (Israel Leadership Summer) and our SIT (staff-in-training) summer.
- At Camp Wise
- Current 10th and 11th graders
Buses to camp will depart the JCC in Beachwood. Transportation from Columbus also available.
Register here!
5-8th Grade Winter Weekend
Sunday, February 15 at 11am – Monday, February 16 at 5pm
- At Camp Wise
- Current 5-8th 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!
New Family Orientation Night - IN PERSON
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6-8pm
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.
Free and open to the community. Registration Required.
More to come in 2026!
New Family Orientation Night - VIRTUAL
Sunday, April 26, 2026 7-8pm
This virtual 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 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 as an alternative.
Free and open to the community. Registration Required.
More to come in 2026!
Impact Day 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026 12:30-4pm
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 to come in 2026!
New Family Tours
Sunday, May 17, 2026 12-4pm
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!
Camp Chai
Thursday, August 13 - Monday, August 17
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, & more!
Register here!
Family Camp 2026
Friday, August 14 at 5pm - Sunday, August 16 at 11am
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 & tubing
- Sports including tennis, archery, basketball & 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
Register here!
Family Fun Day 2026
Sunday, August 16, 1-4pm
Close out your summer with an awesome day at Camp Wise, open to the whole community with all ages welcome! Kids and adults can get in touch with their adventurous side by soaring to new heights on the ropes course, then use their creative talents to make something incredible at the art shack – and enjoy many more camp activities along the way! The lake will be open, so be sure to bring a bathing suit! You don’t want to miss this afternoon of Camp Wise fun!
Register here!
Women's Weekend 2026
Friday, August 21 at 4 PM - Sunday, August 23 at 11 AM
We always get the question, can adults sign up for camp? Relax, unplug, and have a blast at Women’s Weekend at Camp Wise. Join us for a fabulous all-inclusive weekend that will leave you feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.
At Women’s Weekend you get to:
- Relax at the pool
- Enjoy a massage (additional fee)
- Kayak, canoe or jet ski on our private lake
- Get creative in the art shack
- Reach new heights at the ropes course
Women’s Weekend gives you the traditional Camp Wise experience and so much more!
Register here!
Alumni Weekend 2026
Friday, August 28 at 5pm - Sunday, August 30 at 11am
Connect, Compete, and Celebrate at the Home of Happiness! This weekend is for adults only and is open to CW alum 21 and older and their partners. Activities include:
- Canoe and relax at the lake
- Grab a seat in the art shack and get your craft on
- Reconnect with fellow alumni
- Enjoy a hike in the woods
- Relax, disconnect, and have fun
Register here!
The health and safety of our entire Camp Wise and Mandel JCC community continues to remain our highest priority. Over the last two years, and inspired by the Jewish value of pikuach nefesh (saving a life), we have taken several measures to create a safe and healthy environment that mitigates the likelihood of infection and spread of COVID-19. We are following guidance from our medical advisors, including our camp medical committee and national and local health authorities.