The URJ Greene Family Camp’s natural setting provides each family the fullness of unsurpassed beauty and charm. Here, nature, people and environment are in tune with one another. Memorable moments, our modern air-conditioned facility, and the rich and varied programs make this camp far more than the usual summer camping experience. Greene Family Camp is located 90 miles north of Austin, Texas on over 300n beautiful, spacious acres in Central Texas.
Where We Sleep
Our Cabins
Our camper cabins are spacious and can hold up to 14 people per bunk! Air conditioned with plenty of cubby space and hanging room. Each bunk includes 7 bunk beds, a foyer with extra storage space, and a sink with cubby space. All bunks have an attached bathroom with 2 toilet stalls and 2 shower stalls. Most cabins have a connecting foyer and bathroom with the other side of the cabin.
Our Motels
Our cabins are your home away from home! Air conditioned, spacious, with plenty of cubby space and hanging room. Your private room includes one queen sized bed, Pack-n-plays or twin beds depending on the age of your children, bed linens, and high chairs if needed.
Where We Eat
Our dining hall – or what we call the Chadar Ochel – is the home of our largest camp programs: our meals. Our food is delicious and nutritious – and we accommodate all dietary needs.
This room is also very multipurpose. Fold up the tables, stack the chairs and we have an incredible space to sing and dance at song session! Our dining hall is also used for evening programs and special snack times.
Where We play and learn
The Samson Sports Center
Our new sports complex has a state of the art gymnasium great for basketball and indoor volleyball, a game room filled with games like foosball and ping pong, a gym for fitness classes and for our staff, and a beautiful gymnastics center with sprung floor and all of the gymnastics accouterments.
The Goldberg Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center, or PAC for short, is our newest indoor program space. The PAC has a fully functional theatre with a full sound and light system, grand drape, backlit projector screen, 4 TV screens around the room, and the ability to comfortable seat 600+ people in chairs. Backstage there are also multipurpose breakout/meeting rooms.
The Courtyard
Our newly renovated courtyard is home to our Moadon and our Beit Ha Am – two multipurpose spaces that are great for evening programs and activities like magic and fort building.
In our courtyard is also our gorgeous fine art center. Create a glass mezzuzah, throw a pot, paint a masterpiece, participate in our friendship bracelet and lanyard challenge.
Where We Swim
Lake Jake
Our lake has become one of the most popular activities at camp! Grab a paddle and kayak. Climb the iceberg. Fly through the air on the blob. Go tubing and banana boating with your friends… Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a day on the lake.
Our Pools
Cool off from the Texas heat and make a splash in one of our two pools.
Where we pray
The Beit Knesset
Our Beit Knesset – our outdoor sanctuary – is our most sacred space on camp. Dress in your best white outfit, watch the sun set over the lake, and sing along to beautiful prayers and songs led by our song leaders every Friday night.
Our Challenge Course
The GFC Challenge courses consists of both high and low elements. Our program starts with low ropes activities where our bunks have the opportunity to bond and become a more cohesive group. Then, they move onto high ropes elements. The older you get, the more opportunities you have on the ropes course!
Diamond Course
The latest “it” thing at camp, the Diamond Course begins with two 60’ Climbing Towers. Once a climber reaches the top of one, they are attached to a static safety line, and can accomplish the other three sides of the Diamond alone or with their colleagues, bunk mates, or friends.
Alpine Tower
One of the most popular elements on our challenge course is the 50 ft. Alpine Tower. Actually, more than 18 elements in one, the Alpine Tower can be used as a learning tool or as a very sophisticated climbing tower. There are lots of ways to the top!
The Swing
Enjoy having your friends pull you up to one side of the 50 ft. swing and then YOU choose when to let go! You can feel the rush of excitement as you swing like a pendulum, especially on your first swing!
Flying Squirrel
Run off a cliff, while your friends pull you straight up into the air. An incredible feeling.
Vertical Playpen
You and you friends help each other climb to the top of this 40’ obstacle course. It’s tons of fun, no matter how long it takes you to conquer the summit.
Pamper Pole
Climb all the way up a tall pole, stand straight – right up on the very top. Count to “three” and jump off, trying to grab the brass ring as you fall.
Zip Line
Imagine soaring through the air for 600 feet while attached safely to a line. The zip line is situated in our courtyard area and is one of the fastest ways to travel on camp!