Session Name
2024 Dates
Grade in Fall 2024
Length
Tuition
Full Session
Rookie
LIT
CIT
June 23 – July 19
June 23 – July 7
June 23 – July 19
June 23 – July 19
2nd-10th
2nd-6th
11th
12th
26 days
13 days
26 days
26 days
$6095
$3995
$6095
$6095
CBF’s premier program, offered for nearly 75 years and available to children in 2nd-10th grades (2023-2024 academic year).
For first-time campers in 2nd-5th grade (2023-2024 academic year). Rookie campers live in bunks with full session campers. Rookies may extend to the full session: After the first week, we call parents to discuss the option for Rookie campers to extend their child to the full session.
The LIT program is the first year of the two-year counselor training program. As LITs, participants enjoy all the fun camp has to offer while developing leadership skills.
Our CIT program provides training in essential childcare skills that prepares participants to be counselors and role models at CBF.
A discount is available for each sibling registered after the first sibling. The sibling discount is $350 for campers enrolled in a Four-Week Session and $175 for campers in the Two-Week Rookie Session.
1/3 of tuition is due by Dec 1st, 2023
2/3 of tuition is due by Feb 1st, 2024
Full tuition is due by April 1st, 2024
Payment deadlines must be met to qualify for the Early Bird discount
Monthly payment plans are available and highly encouraged, to arrange a plan just please contact us
All camp fees must be paid in full by April 1st, 2024
We are committed to ensuring that all children are able to attend Camp Ben Frankel, regardless of financial need.
We partner with the One Happy Camper (Campership) program to provide first-time incentives to encourage parents to choose Jewish camp. Local program providers define eligibility in coordination with the Foundation For Jewish Camp. Please check their website for details at www.onehappycamper.org.
Internal, need-based assistance is available through our scholarship fund. Before requesting a financial aid application, we recommend the following:
Speak with your rabbi or synagogue educator. Many congregations provide assistance for summer camp tuition.
Check this database of need-based scholarships maintained by the Foundation For Jewish Camp.
Jewish Federation assistance may be available in your area.
To request a financial aid application, please email info@campbenfrankel.org
Our camp staff are extraordinarily hard-working and passionate about providing incredible experiences for their campers. Our staff gratuity fund helps provide recreational programming and supplies to boost morale and express gratitude for their incredibly hard work.
You may opt-out of the $85 staff gratuity by contacting our office.
Campers can travel to and from Camp Ben Frankel the following ways:
Camp bus from St. Louis or Chicago
Arrival or departure at Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Drive to/from Camp Ben Frankel’s campsite in Makanda, IL
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618-235-1614
3419 W. Main St., Belleville, IL 62226