Surprise Lake Camp

Surprise Lake Camp, located 60 miles from New York City, helps young people grow and develop, learn skills for getting along with others, greater independence, enhanced self-esteem, stronger Jewish identities, heightened environmental awareness and a sense of their creative potential. Surprise Lake Camp's mission is to provide a quality camping experience primarily for Jewish children which fosters their social, moral, cultural, physical and emotional education and development. This is achieved through wholesome recreation, Jewish ritual, environmental education, diverse program opportunities, responsible supervision and healthful surroundings. Surprise Lake Camp is committed to serving families regardless of ability to pay. Surprise Lake Camp boasts one of the most beautiful sites in the country, 700 wooded acres in undeveloped state parkland in scenic Hudson Valley. The half mile long spring fed lake is the setting for the camp s waterfront program.