{"id":427,"date":"2026-04-06T16:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/camp-alonim\/?page_id=427"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:47:49","slug":"about-camp-alonim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aju.edu\/camp-alonim\/about-camp-alonim\/","title":{"rendered":"About Camp Alonim"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our Vision<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Don\u2019t Just Learn Jewish Values. Live Them\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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At Camp Alonim, Jewish life is found in the stirrup of a saddle, the top of a climbing wall, and the circle of an Israeli folk dance.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re a pluralistic, non-denominational home for campers and families to build confidence and connections in a community that sticks with you for life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Personnel<\/div>\n \n
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Brandeis-Bardin Campus<\/div>\n \n
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2700+<\/h3>\n

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Multi-Generational<\/div>\n \n
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25%<\/h3>\n

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Our story<\/div>\n \n

Generations of Alonim<\/h2>\n \n

Since 1953, Camp Alonim has been part of AJU\u2019s \u201claboratory for living Judaism.”<\/p>\n

For generations, campers and families from around the world have driven down Peppertree Lane to experience Jewish life here, bringing fresh questions, energy, and ways of connecting each year.<\/p>\n

And Camp Alonim has grown with them, always evolving so no season is quite like the last.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Jewish Values<\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

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A Truly Lived Jewish Experience<\/h2>\n

From archery and rope courses to Shabbat celebrations and Hebrew song, Jewish culture runs through every part of the Alonim experience. By the time campers leave, Judaism becomes a lasting part of who they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Practical Life Skills at Every Age<\/h2>\n

With the freedom to schedule their own days, campers kick off every experience with a sense of independence and curiosity\u2014learning to follow through, tackle new challenges, chase what excites them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Inclusivity<\/p>\n

\n We welcome campers of all identities and backgrounds\u2014embracing the diversity of our global Jewish community.\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Experience Camp Firsthand<\/h2>\n \n

Tour our Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, Los Angeles! Meet our team, get answers to your questions, and picture your child at Alonim.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n RSVP for an open house<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Brandeis-Bardin Campus<\/div>\n \n

Where You’ll Be<\/h2>\n \n

Camp Alonim takes place on our iconic Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, Los Angeles. Discover the 2,700 acres of sunny hills your camper will call home over the summer.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n Explore Brandeis-Bardin Campus<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Leadership<\/div>\n \n

Meet the Camp Director<\/h2>\n \n

From camper to camp director, Aaron has spent his life building experiences that bring people together\u2014at land, sea, and now at Camp Alonim.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n Read Aaron’s bio<\/span>\n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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get involved<\/p>\n \n

\n Support Camp Alonim or Get in Touch\n <\/h2>\n \n
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Keep Up with Camp Alonim<\/h2>\n

Sign up for updates, enrollment information, and more ways to learn and grow at Alonim on Brandeis-Bardin Campus!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n