Camp Maas

Brighton Side: Campers entering 2^nd - 5^th grades

The Brighton Side, named after our beloved former campsite in Brighton, Michigan, is reserved for our youngest campers. It’s just a short walking distance from our private waterfront, sports fields, roller-skating/floor hockey rink, arts and crafts, and our new farm.

Brighton Side programming and staff training are geared to provide the highest standard of care. Programs take into account the natural imagination of this age group, allowing kids to pretend, make-believe, and enjoy every day to the fullest.

Campers can choose to attend a 6-week Session, Full Session (24 days), or a Mini Session (10 days).

Applebaum and Shiffman Villages: Campers entering 2^nd and 3^rd grade

Each cabin has its own bathroom. The lodge is centrally located to all cabins, which allows additional unit programming.

DeRoy and Fishman Villages: Campers entering 4^th and 5^th grade

All cabins have bathrooms, and the centralized lodges provide extra program areas and an updated bathhouse for showers.

Mid Side: Campers entering 6^th and 7^th grade

Mid Side has been created to recognize the progression of a child’s development. Activities are purposely planned with elevated programming and more “choose your own adventure” days. Some of the favorites for these groups include Derby Days, Tamarack Idol, and a short, yet amazing camping trip, just to name a few.

6^th graders live in Levison (boys) and Charach Sheruth (girls) Villages. 7^th graders live in Hermelin (boys) and Berman (girls) Villages.

Campers can choose to attend a 6-week Session, Full Session (24 days), or a Mini Session (10 days).

Senior Side: Campers entering 8^th and 9^th grade

Senior Side offers the perfect combination of structure and freedom. Activities include an unbelievable camping trip in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, rock climbing, the “Zip Line” and our Adventure Challenge Course (R.O.P.E.S.). In addition, as campers age, they have more choices at camp - with Artists in Residence and Prime Times.

Senior Side villages include the following:

Robinson Pioneer Village – Campers entering 8^th Grade

Created for adventurous campers who enjoy the outdoors, this program travels to Hocking Hills for zip-lining and the beautiful Allegheny, Pennsylvania, for an extended camping trip. This is a co-ed experience; the home base is Camp Maas.

Grosberg Ruach Village – Campers entering 8^th Grade

This co-ed program offers unique and creative programming, utilizing all the facilities that Camp Maas has to offer. A multi-day overnight camping trip is scheduled for Manitou Island along Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Kaufman Specialty Village – Campers entering 9^th Grade

This program is geared to the interests and abilities of our oldest campers. They have the opportunity to choose one area of specialization to participate in each morning; drama, waterfront, sports, fine arts, or tripping. A memorable part of this program is their travel trip which includes the famous Mackinac Island and sightseeing along majestic Lake Superior in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.

Explore Northern Michigan

Campers entering 10^th grade

Campers enjoy a true Outpost Experience living at Camp Kennedy (Michigan’s Upper Peninsula). The experience offers a wonderfully private and beautiful base camp. The co-ed group will embark on two trips: one four-day backpacking trip and one four-day canoeing trip.

The daily schedule is flexible and the campers help choose their activities. With no clocks or watches, the group sets their own time schedule and without modern devices such as cell phones, campers fully experience the wilderness.

Campers are self-sufficient, planning and cooking all their own meals.

There is something very magical about holding a Shabbat service on the beach or having Havdalah around a roaring campfire with a million stars above.

Camp Kennedy is for campers looking for an amazing, challenging, loving, and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The program is available for first and second session.

The Jewish traditions at Camp Maas are enhanced by our strong sense of spirit.

For over one hundred years, we have intentionally created a welcoming Jewish environment by celebrating Shabbat, enjoying Havdalah, singing and dancing to Jewish and Israeli songs, participating in Israel Day, reciting the blessings before and after meals, and serving kosher food. Our resident Rabbi, Director of Jewish Life (aka Supervisor of Soul), connects Judaism to campers of all ages.

Overall, Jewish Programming is created within each bunk or group and through it, our campers live and learn the main tenets of Judaism: community, respect, kindness, and friendship.

At Camp Maas, campers enjoy ongoing adventures while gaining a true appreciation of the outdoors, group experiences, and development of individual skills.

Daily activities include a climbing tower, ropes course, horseback riding, land sports, boating, canoeing, paddleboarding, waterskiing, tubing, theater and drama, arts and crafts, music, nature, cooking, Israeli dancing, and Jewish programming—just to name a few.

Campers enjoy a nurturing environment while stepping outside of their comfort zone to learn and discover new adventures every day.