Dates & Rates
Our Core Program
Our two and three-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 17 – June 30
Grade (Sept. 2024)
2nd – 8th
9th – 10th*
Tuition
$3,650
$4,000
Before 1/1/2024
$3,550
$3,900
Session 2
Dates
July 2 – July 21
Grade (Sept. 2024)
2nd – 8th
9th – 10th*
Tuition
$4,960
$5,310
Before 1/1/2024
$4,860
$5,210
Session 3
Dates
July 23 – August 5
Grade (Sept. 2024)
2nd – 8th
9th – 10th*
Tuition
$3,650
$4,000
Before 1/1/2024
$3,550
$3,900
Kavanah
Dates
Approx. June 17- July 16
Grade (Sept. 2024)
11th
Tuition
$6,215 + airfare
Total depends on available grants.
SIT (Staff in Training)
Dates
June 17 – July 21
Grade (Sept. 2024)
12th
Tuition
$3,500
Before 1/1/2024
$3,400
First time? Check out our 1-week sessions!
Looking for s’more? Check out our multi-session options!
*ATID TRIP: The culmination and highlight of our Atid Program is the Atid Trip. Each session, our Atid campers embark on an incredible 3-Day/2-Night trip that is the envy of the entire camp. Past Atid trips have experienced beautiful locations within Yosemite, Sedona, and more. Atid (9th & 10th grade) campers will incur an additional $350 charge for the Atid Trip.
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 24 – June 30
Grade (Sept. 2024)
2nd – 4th
Tuition
$1,825
Before 1/1/24
$1,725
Rishonim B
Dates
July 23 – July 28
Grade (Sept. 2024)
2nd – 4th
Tuition
$1,575
Before 1/1/24
$1,475
Rishonim C
Dates
July 30 – August 5
Grade (Sept. 2024)
2nd – 4th
Tuition
$1,825
Before 1/1/24
$1,725
Want S'More?
One session isn’t enough for you? Create the perfect summer while broadening horizons and growing a deeper love for our community.
4 Weeks
Session 1
+
Session 3
Save $400
5 Weeks
Session 1 or Session 3
+
Session 2
Save $500
7 Weeks
Full Summer
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 as one of the first 150 families to receive our Early Registration Gift. Register by January 1st to get the best pricing of the year
Save $100/Camper per Session.
Note: Early Bird Discount does not apply to Kavanah
Available through January 1st
Per camper for payment in full at time of enrollment
$100 off per session per camper
(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 new camper you refer to CMC that enrolls.
Support camp and save money!
- Host a “Mountain Chai Mingle” at your home (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.
Parents of campers who are medical professionals, we offer a special discount for your invaluable expertise as camp doctors or nurses during the summer. To learn more, please inquire via email at [email protected].
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 $150 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 or looking for a reduced deposit, please indicate it in the appropriate section of the camper application.
Credit Cards: Credit Card payments cost camp significant fees with each transaction. Camp families will be charged a 3% fee on all credit card transactions. To avoid these fees you can 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 $250.
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, you need to be in contact with them about the award and let CMC know. 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.