Camp Young Judaea Midwest is your child’s home away from home.
At CYJ Midwest, your child will gain valuable life skills.
We tailor our attention to each camper’s individual needs, while teaching them the lessons of living as part of a community.
They will come back more self confident, with a stronger Jewish Identity, with more knowledge about Israel and most of all they will have a great time.
Sending your child off to camp is a big decision. Sending them to CYJ Midwest is the right one.
What CYJ Midwest parents are saying:
FACILITIES
Camp Young Judaea Midwest is situated on Lake Stratton, surrounded by trees, nature trails and protected wetlands. The 80+ acre campsite includes a spacious dining hall & kosher kitchen, a modern air conditioned large recreation hall and an indoor site for Arts and Crafts. Our 20 acre lake and waterfront includes waterskiing & tubing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and swimming. Every cabin has connecting washrooms and showers. The sports facilities include 2 basketball courts, a ROPES course including a 40 foot climbing tower, softball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and an archery range.
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Health & Safety
Every effort is made to ensure the health and safety of each camper.
All of our activity areas are staffed by trained and certified professionals using the
most up to date safety equipment.
Under the skilled supervision of an on-premises registered nurse or doctor, a well equipped infirmary offers full protection and care.
Particular attention is given to those campers who require special care or medication while away from home.
A full service hospital is located minutes from the Camp Young Judaea Midwest site.
PROGRAMS
A Day At CYJ Midwest
| Hashkama | Wake-Up | 7:00am |
| Mifkad Boker | Flag Raising | 7:30am |
| T'fillot | Morning Services | 7:45am |
| Aruchat Boker | Breakfast | 8:15am |
| Nikayon | Cleanup | 9:00am |
| Peulah Aleph | 1st Activity | 9:30am |
| Peulah Bet | 2nd Activity | 10:30am |
| Peulah Gimmel | 3rd Activity | 11:30am |
| Aruchat Tsaharayim | Lunch | 12:30pm |
| Menucha | Rest Period | 1:30pm |
| Chug | Elective Period | 2:30pm |
| Kibud/B’chira | Snack/ Choice Activity | 3:30pm |
| S'chiya Chofshit | Free Swim | 4:30pm |
| Showers | Showers | 5:30pm |
| Mifkad Erev | Flag Lowering | 6:30pm |
| Aruchat Erev | Dinner | 6:45pm |
| Schmooze | Hang out time | 7:45pm |
| Peulah Erev | Evening Activity | 8:15pm |
| Lailah Tov | Lights Out | 9:30pm |
Jewish & Zionist Programming
At CYJ Midwest everything we do is infused with a love of Israel and its culture - from our outstanding programming
to the phenomenal staff that we hire! The intertwined ideals of a connection to Israel and a positive Jewish identity
are something that we promote every day at CYJ Midwest!
Our programming is centered around our Jewish heritage in both the United States and Israel.
In addition to special days such as Maccabia (color war) and Yom Yisrael (Israel Day), campers are exposed to Judaism and
a connection to Israel every day at camp in an informal setting. Our deep commitment to Jewish
traditions and values are further stressed as we are a Kosher and Shomer Shabbat facility.
Prayer:
Chanichim (campers), with the help of their madrichim (counselors), plan and lead t'fillot (services). As a result, chanichim (campers) are able to understand the meaning and importance of prayer in Jewish life.
Educational Activities:
Each eidah (unit) has its own educational theme appropriate to that age group. Through participation, campers gain an understanding of Judaism and obtain a love of Israel.
Shabbat:
Shabbat takes on a whole new meaning as it is observed in a beautiful setting by our entire community. We are Shomer Shabbat. Preparations begin Friday morning to make the camp's Shabbat truly memorable as it is filled with spirit, beauty and fun. This weekly holiday includes candelighting, services, a Shabbat meal, singing and dancing.
Kashrut:
Our kitchen is strictly kosher and under rabbinic supervision.
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Special Days
- Camp Young Judaea Midwest is full of jam packed days,
- Maccabia (Color War)
- Trip Day
- Yom Yisrael (Israel Day)
- Yom T’nua
- Fourth of July
- BBQ Sundays
- Special Themed Meals
including some of our amazing special days:
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ACTIVITIES
Waterfront Activities
At the Lake Stratton waterfront, campers will take part in Waterskiing & Tubing, Boating & Canoeing, Kayaking,
Sailing and Swimming Instruction. We also offer fishing as an option during our chug (elective) period.
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- Camp Young Judaea Midwest offers the following sports:
- Basketball
- Softball (including a Shabbat staff/camper game)
- Archery
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Field hockey
- Disc golf
- Ga-ga
- Tennis
- Roofball
- Kickball
- NEW! 9 hole mini golf course
- Much more!
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- Camp Young Judaea Midwest offers several
- 40 ft Climbing Tower & 300 ft Zip Line
- Low Ropes Course
- Horseback Riding
- Teva (Nature) Programs
- Tiyul (camp out) – every eidah (age group) spends
one to two nights camping out and trying new experiences. - Tsofiyut (Israel Scouting)
- Much more!
outdoor activities! These include:
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- To broaden their imagination and creativity, campers
- Omanut (Arts & Crafts)
- Drama
- Rikud (Israeli Folk Dancing) – After Havdalah,the
entire camp participates in a MASSIVE dance session - Shira (Israeli Song Session)
at CYJ Midwest take part in the following activities:
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