camp shalom parent portal

What is Camp Shalom?

Camp Shalom started off with a small group of 25 campers and a handful of voluntary staff in the summer of 1948, under the directorship of Harris Gulko. The following year there were 30 campers. Year after year the enrollment increased, and today the camp is at full capacity, with 235 campers in each of two sessions, and a staff of 95.

What if I am not able to log in to Shalom?

If you are not able to log in, call 717-375-2223 or email shalom@shalomca.com. Username: Not you? Username Password Forgot your login?

What is happening to the intranet for parents?

* COLLEGE INTRANET: Due to the upgrade on our Student Information System (Tass), this will mean our intranet for parents will become redundant. All information for Parents will be relocated to the College website or Parent Lounge.

MINI

Campers test their wings away from home, with bunk beds, sleeping bags, singing, hiking and crafts.

VILLAGERS

Campers live in cabins complete with electricity and learn to explore camp through a broad base of activities.

VILLAGERS - 6th GRADE

Campers still stay in the village cabins and will get a taste of what they can look forward to as Outpost campers!

OUTPOST I

A 6-day, 5-night camp experience. Campers stay in the more rustic Outpost cabins without electricity and cook their own breakfast.

OUTPOST II

Campers will still sleep in the Outpost cabins, and cook their own breakfast each morning.

NOMADS

Campers sleep in tents, cook their own breakfast and dinner and will operate on their own schedule, spend time in the woods, and learn how to camp the classic way!

SENIOR HIGH

Senior High camp encourages the high school campers to design their week alongside their counselors.

Extended Care

We offer before and after care for campers at our Caspe Terrace facility. Before care begins at 7:30 am and after care is available until 5:30 pm. The cost is $25/week for either option or $50/week for both before and after care. For unplanned extended care, the drop-in rate is $10/hour.

Transportation

To help transport your child to our Waukee location, daily transportation services are available from Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Campers are picked up at 8:40 a.m. and returned at 4:15 pm. The total cost for a week of transportation is $15 one-way or $25 roundtrip.

Camp Packing List

Your camper should bring the following items to camp with their names clearly marked:

Contact Us

For additional questions or information, don’t hesitate to reach out to the camp team at engmancampshalom@jewishdesmoines.org or by calling 515-987-0899.