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Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade)

Malibu · $1,592/week · ★ 4.5 (22 reviews)

Gesher program for rising 9th graders at a Jewish overnight camp, focusing on leadership and community.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp JCA Shalom loads successfully and presents a professional image. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, demonstrating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. California state licensing information indicates license number 191600021. The camp, founded in 1953, has been operating for 69 years and is a non-profit organization. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Camp JCA Shalom offers overnight programs, including the Gesher program for 9th graders, which focuses on leadership development and community service. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 215 reviews, with many parents praising the inclusive environment and positive impact on their children. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@campjcashalom) and Facebook (campjcashalom).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195769+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Age 14

Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1957 (69 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–14
  • Hours: Overnight residential camp
  • Address: 30380 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
  • Phone: 818-889-5500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $3135 for 11 nights, which is approximately $1592/week.

Runs Overnight residential camp, 8 sessions (3 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 16 to Aug 2.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • CIT Jun 16 – Jul 19, 2026 · 5 weeks · $1,750
  • Session 1 Jun 17 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,285
  • KIBBUTZ Jun 24 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,050
  • Mini Camp Alef Jul 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $1,300
  • Session 2 Jul 1 – 19, 2026 · 3 weeks · $4,530
  • Mini Camp Bet Jul 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,560
  • Mini Camp Gimmel Jul 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,560
  • Session 3 Jul 22 – Aug 2, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,285

↗ What parents like

  • Leadership focus
  • Builds community
  • Radically inclusive philosophy

↘ Watch for

  • Specific grade range
  • No clear email for registration

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade)

What ages does Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) accept?
Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) is open to children age 14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) cost?
Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) publishes $1,592/week for the standard session. $3135 for 11 nights, which is approximately $1592/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade)'s hours?
Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) runs Overnight residential camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) accredited?
Yes — Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 69 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade)?
Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 69 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Malibu?
Camp JCA Shalom - Gesher (9th Grade) is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Malibu that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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