Dates & Rates
Our Core Program
Our two-week sessions allow campers to build lifelong friendships, cultivate meaningful Jewish experiences, develop a sense of community, and instill a passion for the outdoors.
Session 1
Dates
June 20 – July 2
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
$3,200
Before 1/1/2023
$3,100
Session 2
Dates
July 5 – July 17
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
$3,200
Before 1/1/2023
$3,100
Session 3
Dates
July 19 – July 31
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
$3,200
Before 1/1/2023
$3,100
Session 4
Dates
Aug. 2 – Aug. 13*
*Session 4 is 1-day shorter than Sessions 1-3
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
$2,980
Before 1/1/2023
$2,880
Kavanah
Dates
Approx. June 26th – July 23rd
Grade (Sept. 2023)
11th
Tuition
$5,560 – $5,990*
Includes airfare.
Total depends on available grants.
SIT (Staff in Training)
Dates
June 20 – July 17
Grade (Sept. 2023)
12th
Tuition
$2,600
Before 1/1/2023
$2,500
First time? Check out our 1-week sessions!
Looking for s’more? Check out our multi-session options!
ATID TRIP: 9th, 10th & 11th grade campers will incur an additional $250 charge for the Atid Leadership Trip. Coming for more than 1 session? Atid campers attending additional sessions will be charged $200/additional session, a $50 savings!
A Taste of CMC
Our one-week sessions are designed for our younger campers who want a taste of our magical home. These sessions are available to first-time campers only.
Rishonim A
Dates
June 20 – June 25
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 4th
Tuition
$1,230
Before 1/1/2023
$1,155
Rishonim B
Dates
August 2 – August 7
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 4th
Tuition
$1,230
Before 1/1/2023
$1,155
Want S'More?
Two weeks aren’t enough for you? Create the perfect summer while broadening horizons and growing a deeper love for our community.
Any 2 Sessions
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
Save $400
Any 3 Sessions
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
Save $650
Full Summer
Grade (Sept. 2023)
2nd – 10th
Tuition
Save $1,400
INTERSESSION: Each cabin will undergo deep-cleaning between sessions. As a result, we will not be offering any programming between sessions (except for Kavanah and SIT). If you need assistance finding housing between sessions, please contact the camp office, we would be happy to assist you.
Discounts
Register through December 31st to receive the best pricing of the year and receive our Early Registration Gift: CMC Bluetooth Speaker and Spotify Playlist!
Available through December 31st
Per camper for payment in full at time of enrollment
Rishonim sessions: $100 off
1 session: $150 off
2 sessions: $200 off
3 sessions: $225 off
Full Summer: $250 off
(NOTE: Pay-in-full does not apply to the Kavanah or SIT programs)
Any family that sends two or more children are eligible to receive a $75 discount per child.
Receive $100 off your summer tuition for each camper you refer to CMC.
Support camp and save money!
- Host a “Mountain Chai Mingle” at your home or virtually (receive a $100 credit simply for hosting)
- Invite at least three families who have not sent their child(ren) to CMC in the past.
- CMC Staff will provide snacks, drinks, and everything else to make this a fun and informative experience for both kids and parents.
- Receive an additional $100 off your tuition for each new camper that registers for camp as a result of the event.
- Call the CMC office and speak with our Director, Rachel Shyloski, for details and more information at 858-499-1330.
Jewish Communal Professionals (30 hours or more per week) receive 25% off summer camp fees. Thank you for supporting our Kehillah (community)!
*Percentage based discounts are taken off the base rate of the session, after other discounts, grants, and incentives have been applied. Kavanah Tuition is not eligible. Atid trip fees and other add-ons will not be discounted.
GRANTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
FIRST-TIME CAMPER GRANTS: Camp Mountain Chai, Jewish Federation of San Diego, and the Foundation for Jewish Camp have partnered to reduce the financial commitment for campers to attend immersive Jewish summer experiences for the first time. Please visit www.onehappycamper.org to find how you can save up to $1,000 for your child’s first summer at Camp Mountain Chai.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To learn more about financial aid opportunities through Camp Mountain Chai or Jewish organizations in your home community, please visit our financial assistance page.
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP: Thank you for your service! We proudly support or military families with generous scholarship opportunities. For more information, please click here.
Payments and Fees
Health, Safety, and Security Fee: The health, safety and security of all our campers and staff is of the utmost importance to us. A supplemental fee of $135 per camper (regardless of the number of sessions a camper attends) will be applied to offset our substantial costs and on-going expenses. For more information, please visit our Health and Safety page.
Deposit: $500/child per session deposit is required at time of registration.
For families applying for financial assistance, please select one of the “Scholarship” options on the Billing Preference page of the camper application.
eCheck: Credit Card payments cost camp significant fees with each transaction. Camp families will enjoy a 2% savings on all e-check transactions! To pay with an eCheck you need your routing number and account number from your checking account. This information can be found on your check or on a statement from your bank.
Kavanah: 50% of full balance is due March 1st. Full balance is due April 15th.
Refund Policy
Prior to February 1st:
Families are eligible for a full refund of fees paid.
February 1 – March 31:
Families are eligible for a full refund of fees paid, less $100.
April 1 – May 31:
Full $500/camper deposit is forfeited. Any additional tuition payments that had been made will be fully refunded.
After May 31:
No refunds will be given.
Prior to April 1: Same as Standard Camp Program (above).
April 1 – April 30: 50% of total program cost will be refunded, less the non-refundable $100 registration fee
After April 30: No refunds will be given
CMC Financial Aid
Families who have applied for financial assistance from CMC have 1 week from the award offer date to either accept or cancel the offer. If canceled for financial reasons within the initial 7-day period, a full refund of all fees paid will be given. Cancellations made outside the 7-day period will follow the standard cancellation policy mentioned above.
One Happy Camper, Synagogue, and More
If you received a scholarship from a synagogue or other Jewish organization, CMC will be in contact with them about the award. One Happy Camper status will be updated to show your camper did not attend (or attended less camp than expected) and you may qualify for the grant next season.
Refunds will not be made if a Camper has attended any portion of the session at Camp nor will there be any proration for missed days. This covers all circumstances, including, but not limited to: Camper’s mental, emotional, and/or physical health (includes Flu, COVID-19, etc.), Camper’s refusal or inability to participate in the normal activities at Camp, Camper’s violation of any rules/regulations or policies at Camp for which the Camper has been provided notice, such as but not limited to those described in the Parent Handbook, website, camp forms, Code of Conduct, etc.
Under no circumstances will Camp Mountain Chai consider exception requests or grant exceptions to this policy. Therefore, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to provide financial protection for your camp fees.