irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $89KTHE ORGANIZATION ATTENDS AND SUPPORTS EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS SYNAGOGUES, THAT PROMOTE THE SAME LIFE VALUES AND BENEFITS OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE AS THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM.
- #2 $365KTHE ORGANIZATION'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITY HOSTED MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RETREATS, AND OTHER RITUAL AND LIFE CYCLE EVENTS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SHARING THE MISSION AND VISION WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Circus Arts
Instruction in aerial silks, hoops, tumbling, and other circus skills as part of creative and physical enrichment.
Cooking & Culinary Arts
Hands-on cooking classes where campers learn to prepare healthy, gourmet meals using fresh ingredients, including challah baking and international dishes.
Fitness & Sports
Programs in yoga, strength training, basketball, tennis, softball, and other sports that promote physical health and skill development.
Jewish Life & Values
Daily integration of Jewish traditions, including Shabbat celebrations, values-based programming, and rituals such as Havdalah and Kabbalat Shabbat.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Jewish Youth Summer Camps 2 activities
- Operate a sleepaway summer camp with choice-based programmingRuns a progressive sleepaway summer camp in Lakewood, PA where younger campers rotate through structured activities and older campers design personalized daily schedules based on interests such as sports, fitness, yoga, cooking, and arts. The program fosters lifelong skills in athletics, cooking, and Judaism while emphasizing values like kindness, healthy living, and joyful Jewish practice.
- Participate in national Jewish camp initiativesEngaged as a founding participant in JFAM, the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s family camp initiative, to expand access and innovation in Jewish camping.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Administer financial aid and scholarship programsOffers over 1,500 financial aid packages annually and awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to increase affordability and accessibility of camp participation.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Deliver recreational and educational activities across multiple domainsOffers a wide range of age-appropriate activities including sports (basketball, softball, tennis, gaga, volleyball), fitness and strength training, boating and swimming in a heated pool and spring-fed lake, circus arts (aerial silks, tumbling), theater games, nature walks, and campfires with s’mores. Creative programming also includes art projects like making challah covers and mezuzah cases.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Facilitate transportation for campersProvides bus transportation from multiple locations and airport pickup service at Newark Airport to ensure accessible arrival and departure for campers attending the Lakewood, PA site.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Host Jewish spiritual and cultural programmingConducts joyful, musical Shabbat services lakeside on the main lawn and integrates Jewish traditions into daily life through activities like challah baking and crafting ritual objects such as spice bags for Havdalah and mezuzah cases.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Host family weekend programs with age-specific activitiesOrganizes family retreats featuring age-tailored programming for toddlers, children, and adults, including ice-breakers, group bonding, and all-camp events such as lakeside campfires, Shabbat services, and song-filled banquets.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Offer facility tours for prospective participantsProvides in-person tours of the camp facility located in the Pocono Mountains to allow families to experience the campus and programming firsthand.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Provide culinary arts and nutrition education programsOffers hands-on cooking classes for participants of all ages, including challah baking, using fresh, wholesome ingredients—some sourced locally from nearby farms. These classes are integrated into the broader culinary arts and education program.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Support camper community integration and social developmentOrganizes ice-breakers, group bonding activities, and structured routines to help campers build relationships with bunkmates and staff, form new friendships, and adapt to camp life.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Serve large numbers of campers and retreat participantsHas cumulatively served over 15,000 campers and retreat participants through its programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.83M
Contributions & grants$349K12%
Program service revenue$2.48M88%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.81M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.68M
Cash$160K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.52M
Net assets$1.16M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC MAMAYSKY | EXEC. DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 35 | $213K |
| LAURIE EPSTEIN | EMPLOYEE | 35 | $131K |
| LISA MAMAYASKY | SECRETARY/CHAIR | 10 | $22K |
board members · 4
- DR CHANNING STAVE — DIRECTOR
- DR SARA STAVE — DIRECTOR
- NORA WOLF — DIRECTOR
- RABBI JOSHUA DORSCH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Avi Chai Funder — Supported by Avi Chai foundation
- Avi Chai Funder — Supported by the Avi Chai Foundation
- Harold Grinspoon Foundation Government — Administers JCamp 180, which provides matching grants to support Camp Zeke.
- JCamp Network — Member of JCamp network
- JCamp 180 Partner — Provides the Forward Together Matching Grant to support fundraising efforts.
- Jewish Camp Network — Member of Jewish Camp network
- Jewish Camp Network — Member of the Jewish Camp network
- Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Supported by Jim Joseph Foundation
- Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Supported by the Jim Joseph Foundation
- The Jewish Education Project Funder — Supported by The Jewish Education Project
- The Jewish Education Project Partner — Partnered with The Jewish Education Project
- UJA Federation Funder — Supported by UJA Federation
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.
- Client-Choice Model in Camp Programmingmethodology: interest-driven_schedulingBy offering a choice-based activity model for older campers, we increase engagement in health, fitness, and personal development because autonomy fosters ownership and sustained participation.
- Extended Immersion for Deeper Integrationmethodology: extended-immersionBy extending session length, we maximize the time campers are fully immersed in the experience, leading to stronger social bonds and identity development because prolonged engagement deepens relational and emotional impact.
- Holistic Wellness in a Cultural Contextmethodology: holistic wellness in Jewish communal contextBy integrating cooking, fitness, sports, and arts within a joyful Jewish communal environment, we promote healthy, active living because cultural belonging enhances motivation and long-term behavioral change.
- Values-Based Behavioral Reinforcementmethodology: behavioral reinforcement through recognitionBy integrating core values like kindness and character-building into daily programming and reinforcing them through recognition, we shape positive behaviors because visible affirmation strengthens identity and community norms.