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Session Name
2023 Dates
Grade in Fall 2023
Length
Tuition
4-week
Rookie
LIT
CIT
June 25 – July 23
June 25 – July 9
June 25 – July 23
June 25 – July 23
2nd-10th
2nd-6th
11th
12th
28 days
13 days
28 days
28 days
$5495
$3495
$5495
$5495
CBF’s premier program, offered for nearly 75 years and available to children in 2nd-10th grades (2022-2023 academic year).
For first-time campers in 2nd-5th grade (’22-’23 academic year). Rookie campers live in bunks with 4-week campers. Rookies may extend to the 4-week session: After the first week, we call parents to discuss the option for Rookie campers to extend their child to the full 4-week 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.
A $150 deposit is required per camper upon enrollment. Deposits paid by check must be received within 7 business days in order to finalize enrollment.
Families registering online have three payment plan options:
Pay in one lump sum by or before May 1, 2023
Pay in equal monthly installments
Create a customized plan to be approved by camp’s administration
All camp fees must be paid in full by May 1, 2023
The $150 deposit is fully refundable until Dec 1, 2022
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
