Year Round

2023-2024 Year-Round Programs

Throughout the year, we host a variety of family camps and youth programs for all ages. These special experiences show off the joy of camp, fun activities, new connections, and learning. We love welcoming our camp community to GFC year-round and we look forward to having you join us. 

Spring Camp at GFC is here! Join us March 1-3, 2024 for a weekend filled with your favorite camp activities.

March 1-3, 2024

Come spend a weekend at GFC just for campers! For all 1st-7th graders, new or returning campers. This is an opportunity to spend a weekend at camp, meet friends, and explore everything that GFC has to offer.

Mitzvah Weekend is a work and community building event for adults 21 and up only. Grab your friends, roll up your sleeves, and join us!

March 1-3, 2024

Join us March 1-3, 2024 to help get GFC ready for Summer 2024! We will tackle various projects around camp, see old friends, and have fun! 

Registration includes all meals, lodging, supplies, and programs. There is no fee to attend. Instead, we ask all registrants to consider making a meaningful gift to camp and further the impact of your volunteerism. 

Bring the entire family to join us for GFC JFAM Spring Family Camp, April 12-14, 2024. This event is for all ages!

April 12-14, 2024

GFC JFAM Spring Family Camp is a whole-family event for families with children camp-aged or younger. Powered by JFAM, through the Foundation for Jewish Camp, we are able to offer 50% off your total tuition for first-time attendees with a child 8-years-old or younger. We are excited to partner with PJ Library Dallas and the Dallas J for this immersive weekend event. This is a chance to be together as a family, enjoy activities planned just for you, and meet new friends. Relax, have fun, and spend quality time together while learning what Jewish camping is all about. For questions, please reach out directly to our Family Camp Coordinator, Valerie Klein, at VKlein@urj.org.

Family Fun Day is a great opportunity for PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES to experience a taste of GFC firsthand. 

April 12-14, 2024

Family Fun Day is a fantastic opportunity for your family to experience a taste of GFC firsthand. Tour camp with one of our directors, ask any questions you may have, and connect with other families. 

Here’s a sneak peek to the afternoon while you’re on camp: 

  • Picnic-style Lunch provided by GFC 
  • Tour by a member of our Director Team 
  • Family Games led by GFC Staff 
  • Connecting with other Camp-Aged Families 

For question, please reach out to Morgan Ducar, at MDucar@urj.org. 

Year-Round Program Scholarship Information

URJ Greene Family Camp is pleased to offer partial, need-based financial support to help families and children attend year-round programs.

A significant portion of the assistance we provide is made possible through the generosity of former campers, parents, partner organizations, and friends of GFC. We are extremely grateful for their support and commitment to making camp accessible for families throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Scholarship form for Participants and their families:

  • Families/Campers MUST register for an event before scholarship funds can be determined.
  • Please email gfc@urj.org if you are applying for scholarship funds. GFC will not process registration payments until after scholarship funds have been applied to your account.
  • For each child/participant for Spring Camp, you must have a separate scholarship application. The Family Camp application is for all members of a family.
  • Scholarship applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served, rolling basis.
  • Our team works directly with your congregation (if applicable) to create a scholarship package that meets your needs.
  • All scholarship applicants must submit their scholarship application and complete their registration at least one month prior to events.
  • After submitting a scholarship application, families will be contacted by a GFC full time staff member regarding their scholarship award.

Youth Advisors, Clergy or staff awarding scholarship on behalf of their congregation should e-mail scholarship information to gfc@urj.org with participant, event, and scholarship amount information.

 

Year-Round COVID-19 Policies

We strongly urge and ask that all members of the community have the COVID-19 primary vaccination series also receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster,
which has been available in the US since September 2, 2022, for people ages 12+ and since October 12, 2022,
for children 5-11 years old.

Click here to learn more about the URJ COVID Vaccine requirements >

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Year-Round Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you need to cancel, the registration fees you paid will be refunded or credited as follows:

Cancellation up to 30 days prior to event date – 90% of fees are refundable.

Between 29 days and 14 days prior to event date – 50% of fees are refundable.

Within 13 days of an event, we will not be able to issue any refunds for cancellations unless there is a documented medical emergency.

If you have a documented medical emergency and must cancel within 13 days of an event, you will be refunded 75% of the fees you paid.

 

All cancellations must be in writing. We will only accept cancellations by email to gfc@urj.org. Please allow up to three weeks after the conclusion of the event for your refund or credit to be processed.