Camp Raanana is a day camp that offers rich experiences and skill building. Camp Raanana is a great place for campers of all backgrounds and religions. We explore aspects of Jewish life that we weave through the daily camp experience by celebrating Jewish themes in music, games, art, and our core camp values. We believe these core values improve everyone’s life. For more on our core values, visit About Camp.
Camp Raanana Activities at Cedar Lake
Camp Raanana runs most weeks at the Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC) Chelsea, Michigan campsite, the Cedar Lake Nature Center. For the 2025 camp season, this will include Sessions 1-7 (June 23rd – August 8th). During the drive from the Ann Arbor JCC to Cedar Lake, about a 30 minute drive, we will be singing songs and getting excited for the camp day. When the bus arrives campers break into their groups and participate in a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities ranging from:
- Aquatics (swimming, fishing, boating)
- Archery
- Field Sports and Games (i.e. soccer, kickball, volleyball, Gaga)
- Creation Station (arts and crafts)
- Nature Activities
- Folklore (Music, Drama/Improv)
- CIC (Character. Identity. Community.) Time – (electives)
- Wacky Wednesdays! (Theme days and activities)
- Mensch Programming and Shabbat (a time for togetherness, intention, and reflection)
- And more!
*In the event of severe rain or inclement weather, camp will take place at the Ann Arbor JCC. Camp will not be cancelled.
Camp Raanana Activities @ the JCC
Camp Raanana will offer a session or two at the JCC each summer. For the 2025 camp season, this will include Sessions 8-9 (August 11-22). We offer many of the same activities at the JCC as we do at Cedar Lake (some with a bit of a twist). Some highlights of our Camp Raanana weeks at the JCC include:
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- Swimming at the Georgetown Country Club
- Outdoor Activities (i.e. soccer, kickball, Gaga, basketball, playground time)
- Gymnasium Activities (basketball)
- Arts and Crafts
- Folklore (Music, Drama, Improv)
- CIC (Character. Identity. Community.) Time – electives
- And more!
Overnights
CAMP RAANANA 2025 OVERNIGHT INFO COMING SOON!