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What makes SLC
SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE:
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Welcome to Surprise Lake Camp, where generations of campers grades K-10 call home. SLC is one of the nation’s longest-running Jewish sleepaway camps—and the starting point for lifelong friendships, spectacular adventures, skills, confidence, and warm community. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Lake Views Blog
Programming at SLC: The Perfect Blend of Structure and Choice
January 6Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) offers a unique blend of structure and choice, empowering campers to forge their own path while...
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To Camp or Not to Camp with Friends from Home
December 11Should your child attend camp with a friend from home or strike out on their own? It’s a decision that...
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The Importance of Teaching Kids Giving
December 2As a holiday, Thanksgiving is a time for many things: feats of culinary coordination, feasts with family and friends, and,...
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Upcoming Events
SLC Soiree: A Night of Magic, Mentalism, & Memories
Hunt & Fish Club
125 West 44th St
New York Event Info
DC Area Reunion 2025
Private Residence: Address will be shared after registration.
Chevy Chase Event Info
