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Sababa Surf Camp Inc
Little Neck, NY · EIN 814561235 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X11 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · sabababeachaway.org
revenue
$18
expenses
$2K
net assets
$205K
employees
—
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

The purposes of Sababa Surf Camp, Inc is to provide elementary aged children through young professionals educational and faith-based year-round learning programs utilizing recreational activities through surfing and other programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sababa Surf Camp Inc operates Jewish sleepaway and day camps that combine surfing, scuba diving, sailing, and other beach activities with faith-based programming for children and teens. The organization serves elementary-aged children through young professionals, offering year-round educational and spiritual development grounded in Jewish values. Programs are held in Virginia Beach, New York, Florida, and Israel, emphasizing personal growth, community, and environmental stewardship.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Gesher Jr. Counselor Training Program
Leadership program for rising 12th graders transitioning from camper to counselor, combining training with paid junior counselor roles over six weeks
Sababa Beachaway Sleepaway Camp
Jewish summer sleepaway camp in Virginia Beach for elementary-aged children through young professionals, featuring surfing, scuba, sailing, and spiritual programming
Sababa Israel Summer Experience
Summer program for rising 10th–12th graders combining surfing and scuba in Israel with cultural immersion and spiritual development, offered in partnership with RootOne and HaGal Sheli
Sababa Surf & Sail Day Camp - New York
One-week summer day camp at Rockaway Beach, Queens for rising 3rd–12th graders offering surf instruction, beach games, and Jewish spiritual activities
Spiritual Weekend Getaways
Three-day Jewish teen retreats in Cocoa Beach, FL focused on surfing, mindfulness, community service, and spiritual connection
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Youth Summer Camps 3 activities
    • Deliver year-round Jewish educational programming using recreation
      Provides educational and faith-based learning programs for children through young professionals year-round, integrating surfing and other recreational activities to teach Jewish values and traditions.
    • Operate Jewish sleepaway camp with ocean-based activities
      Runs a co-ed Jewish sleepaway camp in Virginia Beach, VA for youth entering rising 5th to 12th grades, offering one to three two-week sessions each summer centered on personal growth through surfing, sailing, scuba diving, and Jewish spiritual programming.
    • Operate summer day camp programs at Rockaway Beach
      Runs a one-week day camp at Rockaway Beach in Queens, NY for rising 3rd–12th graders, featuring surf instruction, beach games, and Jewish spiritual activities, with transportation provided from local hubs.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 2 activities
    • Provide need-based financial assistance and scholarships
      Offers need-based financial aid and scholarships for camp access, including administration through Commonpoint Queens using FACTS Management Company for eligibility assessment.
    • Support access through external grant facilitation
      Funds or facilitates access to external grant opportunities of up to $1,000 for first-time campers to support participation.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver specialty aquatic and ocean discovery programs
      Provides instructional programs in scuba diving (including Beginner Open Water and Advanced Diver Certification), sailing, and ocean discovery as structured camp electives, with certification courses available for an additional fee.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate community-building and Jewish traditions
      Supports social connection and identity development through structured traditions including bonfires, mindfulness and meditation rooted in Jewish tradition, and values-based programming modeled on four Jewish-inspired themes.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Offer Israel Summer Experience program
      Runs an Israel Summer Experience program for rising 10th–12th graders in partnership with RootOne, HaGal Sheli, and the JCC.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Offer daily elective activities including sports, arts, and wellness
      Provides daily elective options such as sports, music, yoga, cooking, and swimming to support camper engagement and holistic development.
  • Residential Camp Health & Safety Services 1 activity
    • Operate on-site health center for campers
      Maintains an on-site health center staffed by nurses and camp doctors to monitor and treat campers, with protocols for parental notification in case of significant medical events.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Organize weekend spiritual and service getaways for teens
      Leads weekend getaways for teen groups featuring surf lessons, beach-based activities, mindfulness and meditation rooted in Jewish tradition, and organized beach cleanups and other community service projects that provide volunteer service hours.
  • Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
    • Provide kosher meals and nutrition services
      Serves kosher meals including breakfast and lunch buffets, family-style dinners, cookouts, and Shabbat meals, with snacks available during activities.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Run Jr. Counselor Training Program for rising 12th graders
      Operates a 6-week leadership program for rising 12th graders that includes three weeks of training followed by three weeks of supervised counselor responsibilities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide structured surf instruction programs
      Offers progressive surf instruction for beginners to advanced campers, including wave entry assistance, independent paddling and catching waves, and advanced techniques such as turning and wave sequencing, with skill-level advancement tracked during sessions.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$18
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$205K
Cash$211K
Investments$0
Liabilities$86
Net assets$205K
Liquid reserves1019.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Daniel Mishkin — Co-Director
  • Evelyn Rotstein — Director
  • Lynn Lancaster — Co-Director
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Avi Chai Foundation Funder — Funder of the Incubator Grant supporting Sababa Beachaway.
  • Commonpoint Partner — Logo displayed on website, indicating a partnership or affiliation.
  • Commonpoint Queens Partner — Parent agency that administers financial aid and scholarship applications for Sababa Beachaway.
  • FACTS Management Company Partner — Third-party service used by Commonpoint Queens to assess financial need and recommend scholarship awards for families applying to Sababa Beachaway.
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp Funder — Receives funding from the Foundation for Jewish Camp for the One Happy Camper grant and Russian-Speaking Jewish Outreach Scholarship programs.
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp Partner — Partner organization through which Sababa Beachaway offers the One Happy Camper grant program for first-time campers.
  • Foundation of Jewish Camp Funder — Recipient of the Foundation of Jewish Camp Incubator Grant.
  • HaGal Sheli Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Israel Summer Experience program.
  • Hebrew Union College Network — Danny Mishkin earned a Masters in Jewish Education here and was selected as a fellow in a joint leadership program.
  • JCC Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Israel Summer Experience program.
  • JCC Association of North America Partner — Partners with JCC Association of North America to support military families through Operation Summer Camp.
  • Jewish Theological Seminary Network — Co-sponsor of The Leadership Institute, of which Danny Mishkin was a fellow.
  • Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Funder of the Incubator Grant supporting Sababa Beachaway.
  • Lynnhaven Dive Center Partner — Partners with Lynnhaven Dive Center for scuba diving equipment.
  • PJ Library Partner — Partner organization offering the PJ Goes to Camp program, which provides grants for families sending children to Sababa Beachaway.
  • RootOne Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Israel Summer Experience program.
  • Skudin Surf Partner — Partner organization providing certified surf instruction for Sababa Surf Camp participants.
  • University of Central Florida Hillel Partner — Hosts Friday Night Services and dinner for Sababa's Spiritual Getaway participants.
  • WRV Surf Partner — Partner organization providing surf instructors for Sababa Beachaway.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Equitable Access through Need-Based Financial Aid
    methodology: need_based_financial_aid
    By using a confidential, third-party assessed financial aid system, we ensure equitable access to camp for diverse families because removing financial barriers enables broader participation in faith-based experiential education.
  • Experiential Jewish Education through Nature and Recreation
    methodology: experiential_jewish_education
    By integrating Jewish spiritual practices with outdoor adventure and ocean-based activities, we foster deeper engagement with Jewish identity and personal growth because experiential learning in nature creates meaningful, memorable connections to faith and self.
  • Framework for Spiritual and Personal Well-being
    methodology: restore_refresh_connect
    By structuring programs around Restore, Refresh, and Connect, we support teen spiritual development and well-being because intentional rhythms of rest, renewal, and relationship-building create conditions for inner growth and resilience.
  • Youth Leadership Development Pipeline
    methodology: leadership_pipeline
    By transitioning campers into counselor roles through structured training and gradual responsibility, we build leadership capacity and deepen communal belonging because sustained engagement fosters ownership and identity within the Jewish community.