*Best Value: 2026 full summer rates have been frozen through October 31.
New families take an additional 5% off the above rates.

*Best Value: 2026 full summer rates have been frozen through October 31.
New families take an additional 5% off the above rates.

*$3,000 reduction will be applied pending RootOne voucher approval. Once confirmed, camper balance will be adjusted and any applicable refund will be issued.
This trip requires a minimum number of participants. View more Israel information here.

Find out about the Surprise Lake Camp commitment to  tuition assistance, and  apply for assistance  online.

On top of the 5% discount offered to new families, first-time campers may qualify for an additional grant through the Foundation for Jewish Camp One Happy Camper program. Eligibility and grant amounts are determined by your local sponsoring organization in coordination with FJC. For more information and to find out your eligibility, click here.

The American Camp Association (ACA) also offers resources for families interested in pursuing tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about their resources.

Sibling Discount

$200 off per session, for every additional camper attending.

Surprise Lake Camp has a sliding fee scale based on family income and maintains a deep commitment to ensuring that camp is affordable to all families. If, at any time, you have questions about tuition, payment, or deadlines, please contact Abbe Wittenberg to arrange a confidential conversation.

Tuition Deposit

• Deposits are as follows (per session per child): $250 (summer through 9/8), $500 (fall through 10/31), and $750 (regular).
• A completed application requires the stated deposit (applied to the total charge) per camper per session.
• Camper deposits are refundable until December 1, 2026.
• We request that an application be submitted when families are ready to commit to taking a spot. This will help us reduce the number of campers being placed on a waiting list.
• If you are unable to complete enrollment based on the level of assistance we can provide, a full refund of your deposit will be given.

Payment Schedule

• You may pay in full or make equal monthly payments, from October 1, 2026, through May 1, 2027.
• Camper tuition must be paid in full by May 1, 2027.
• Payments are non-refundable after April 15, 2027.

Sibling Discount

• $200 off per session, for every additional camper attending.

Tuition Refunds

• Full refunds will be given  for campers on a “Waiting List” (those not able to be placed in their desired session at Camp) if at any time they choose to be removed from the list or are ultimately unable to be placed.
• A refund, on a pro-rated basis, will be made for a camper who is withdrawn from Camp for a medical issue.
• No refunds will be issued if a camper is withdrawn or released for any non-medical issues including, but not limited to: camper’s homesickness; camper’s refusal or inability to participate in  normal activities at Camp;  camper’s violation of any rules, regulations or policies at Camp for which the camper has been provided notice, and as described in our other written policies.