Frequently asked questions

What time are pick-up &
drop-off?

Morning Carpool drop-off is between 8:30 and 8:45am. (New time this year!)

Afternoon Carpool pick-up is between 3:30 and 4:00pm.

How do I sign up for early/late care?

Early care is available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and is offered at a rate of $50 per week. Late care is available from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and is offered at a rate of $80 per week. Drop off and pick-up for extended care is in the main Kaiserman JCC Lobby. 

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Registration is open and can be completed through CampMinder. Simply log into your CampMinder account to sign up for late care. 

Where is early pick-up/ late drop-off?

Head to the main Kaiserman JCC Lobby for any non carpool timed pick-ups and drop-offs.

How often do campers swim?

All campers at Camp Kef enjoy time in the water as part of their daily summer experience, with activities tailored to their age and swim readiness: 

• Keflet Unit (Infant–2 years old): Campers participate in daily water play designed to help them feel comfortable and have fun in a safe, splash-friendly environment. 

• K’Ton Ton Unit (Ages 3–4): These campers enjoy instructional swim at least two days a week and free swim on the other days in our baby pool. 

• Kindergarten and up: Campers swim in the big pool every day, with a combination of instructional swim and free swim to support skill development, water safety, and lots of fun! 

All swimming takes place in our outdoor pool and is weather dependent. 

Can I store items from home at camp?

Campers in Keflets and K’ton Ton can store items from home in their bunk rooms.

Campers in Gan, Kadimah, Gesher, Keshet, and Chalutzim are not able to store anything at camp overnight. 

Can I make a bunk request? 

Yes! We do our best to honor bunk requests and help campers feel comfortable and connected. To submit a request, simply log into your CampMinder dashboard at campkef.campintouch.com, click on "Forms and Documents," and then select the "Friend Request" form. Be sure to submit your request by the deadline so we can take it into consideration during group placement! 

Is there a camp nurse?

Yes! Camp Kef has an on-site licensed nurse for the summer.

Are snacks and lunch provided?

Camp Kef is Dairy Kosher and Peanut & Tree Nut Aware

Healthy snacks are provided by camp and are served twice a day. Pack your own lunch and we will refrigerate it or pre-purchase daily or weekly hot lunches through Nana's Kitchen. Nana's Kitchen provides dairy Kosher lunch options 3x a week and meat kosher lunch options 1x a week for purchase that are cooked on-site at camp daily.

Need more information on Dairy Kosher? Contact Senior Director of Summer Programs, Katie Hausman for more information.

Do you do shabbat at Camp?

Every Friday we gather together to celebrate Shabbat at camp!

Is there security?

Yes! We have two security officers on campus each day.

What transportation options are available and what are the requirements?

Starting Summer 2026, Camp Kef offers limited, premium transportation options for registered campers to help make getting to camp easier while maintaining a safe and reliable experience.

Families may choose from the following options:

King of Prussia Drop-Off Bus
Campers are dropped off and picked up at Temple Brith Achim in King of Prussia and transported to and from Camp Kef by trusted staff. Families are responsible for on-time drop-off and pick-up at the designated location and must remain with their camper until staff arrival.

Door-to-Door Transportation
This option offers home pick-up and drop-off for families who qualify based on location, interest level, and number of weeks enrolled. Families must complete a transportation interest form to be considered. Door-to-door service is not guaranteed, and routes will be finalized prior to the start of camp.

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Important Transportation Guidelines:

• Transportation is available only to registered Camp Kef campers

• Campers must not require a car seat (boosters are permitted)

• Round-trip service only; one-way transportation is not available

• An adult must be present at all pick-ups and drop-offs

• Campers must arrive on time for scheduled pick-up windows

• Priority is given to campers enrolled for six or more weeks

• Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis

Transportation availability, routes, and exact timing are subject to change and will be communicated prior to the start of the summer.