What Camp Chabad does

Camp Chabad is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit Jewish youth enrichment organization affiliated with the Chabad movement, operating a portfolio of seasonal and year-round programs for Jewish children ages 3-13. Its core offering is a six-week ACA-accredited Summer Day Camp at Koenig Park in Reading, Ohio (June 22 - July 31), supplemented by Winter Camp at Kids First Sports Center, a year-round After School Jewish Enrichment Program at Sharai Torah in Amberley Village, and a Sunday Hebrew School for grades 1-8 using the Aleph Champ literacy curriculum. Pricing is modular and consumer-facing: $185-$380/week for summer camp with extended-care add-ons, $65-$85/day for winter camp, and $250/month for after-school, alongside Hebrew School tuition and tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App.

The organization runs on a standard small-nonprofit technology stack: a Wix-hosted marketing website at campchabad.org, Formsite for registration, scholarship, health-history, and staff forms, Stripe for fee processing, and PayPal/Venmo/Cash App for donations. The proprietary curriculum element is the Aleph Champ Hebrew reading program, which structures Hebrew literacy instruction as a leveled martial-arts-style progression. Operations are distributed across four physical locations — the OTR headquarters on Vine Street, Koenig Park for summer, Kids First Sports Center for winter, and Sharai Torah for after-school — with the OTR space also hosting community programming such as Sushi & Study and the Grand Chanukah Celebration.

The business model combines fee-based program revenue (summer camp tuition, winter day fees, after-school subscription, Hebrew School tuition) with donations and scholarship funding underwritten in part by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Customer acquisition is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, a $75-per-referral credit (up to $525), Hebrew school connections, and Jewish community partnerships. The organization maintains a 6:1 or 8:1 camper-to-counselor ratio, ACA accreditation against 300+ operational standards, and partnerships with Rockwern Academy (transportation), Jewish Cincinnati (community visibility), and various event sponsors. No public revenue, headcount, or enrollment figures are disclosed.

Name

Camp Chabad

Legal name

Camp Chabad

Website

https://campchabad.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Chabad is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit Jewish youth enrichment organization running ACA-accredited summer and winter day camps, after-school programming, and Hebrew school for Jewish children ages 3-13, funded through program fees, donations, and Jewish Federation scholarship underwriting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Day Camp and Youth Enrichment Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth summer camp
• Jewish education programs
• Hebrew school services
• After-school enrichment
• Winter day camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Weekly camp fees charged for summer day camp programs, with half-day and full-day options available. Early bird discounts offered for early registration.
2. Winter Camp Fees: Per-day pricing for winter break camp sessions at Kids First Sports Center.
3. After School Program Fees: Monthly tuition for the After School Jewish Enrichment Program running September through May.
4. Donations and Scholarships: Tax-deductible contributions from donors, with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati underwriting a portion of scholarship funds to support financial assistance for families.
5. Hebrew School Tuition: Tuition for Hebrew School program serving grades 1-8, accepting applications for 2024-2025 school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Chabad is a Jewish youth enrichment organization operating in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing seasonal day camps (summer and winter), a Sunday Hebrew School for grades 1-8, and a year-round After School Jewish Enrichment Program for children ages 5-12. Programs combine traditional camp activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and field trips with Jewish heritage, Hebrew literacy, and identity-building programming.

Product overview

Camp Chabad is a Jewish youth enrichment organization offering a portfolio of seasonal and year-round programs. The core offerings include Summer Day Camp (ages 5-13, June-July) and Winter Camp (ages 3-12, December) as the flagship seasonal programs, supplemented by Hebrew School (Sunday school, grades 1-8) and the After School Jewish Enrichment Program (year-round, ages 5-12). Extended Care provides add-on before/after supervision for camp programs. The organization also runs community events including the Grand Chanukah Celebration, Sushi & Study, and Silkscreen Art Workshop. All programs emphasize Jewish heritage, pride, and identity through hands-on, experiential learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Chabad Hebrew School: Hebrew school program for children from first grade to eighth grade, teaching Jewish traditions, Hebrew reading, Torah study, and Jewish values in a fun and interactive environment.
• After School Jewish Enrichment Program
• Winter Camp

Products and services

• Summer Day Camp ACA-accredited summer day camp for children ages 5-13, offering action-packed days with sports, arts and crafts, field trips, gymnastics, STEM, music, and Jewish heritage programming. Runs seasonally with flexible weekly scheduling.
• Winter Camp Winter break day camp for children ages 3-12 held at Kids First Sports Center, featuring basketball, gymnastics, soccer, Parkour, tennis, crafts, music, and Chanukah activities.
• Hebrew School Sunday Hebrew school for children grades 1-8, using the Aleph Champ program for Hebrew reading instruction. Curriculum covers Hebrew, Torah study, Jewish history, Israel, holidays, and Jewish values.
• After School Jewish Enrichment Program Year-round after-school program for children ages 5-12 meeting twice weekly (Monday & Thursday) at Sharai Torah. Features Jewish calendar exploration, Torah stories, Jewish ethics, physical activities, crafts, and games. Includes free transportation from Rockwern Academy.
• Extended Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Low camper-to-counselor ratios of 6:1 or 8:1 ensuring personalized attention and supervision
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• Shai RealityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2022Shai Reality sponsored the Jewish Art Masterpiece Silkscreen Workshop event at Camp Chabad, supporting community programming and cultural events.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Chabad holds ACA accreditation, which involves a thorough review of camp operations against over 300 standards. ACA provides ongoing guidance based on collaboration with American Academy of Pediatrics, American Red Cross, and other youth service agencies.
• Jewish Cincinnati (Jewishcincinnati.org)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish Cincinnati serves as a community partner and is listed on Camp Chabad's website, providing visibility within the broader Cincinnati Jewish community.
• Rockwern AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockwern Academy is a partner school from which Camp Chabad provides free transportation for students attending the After School Jewish Enrichment Program.
• Spaces OTRsupportingOthersSpaces OTR at 1435 Vine Street serves as the venue for Camp Chabad offices, Hebrew School, and community events including the Sushi & Study series and Art Show.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Chabad.org / Chabad House Network: Chabad.org is the global digital platform of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, providing educational content, holiday programming, and a directory of Chabad centers. It is an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, supporting Camp Chabad's brand and curriculum reach.
• Goldfish Swim School / Kids First Sports Center: Kids First Sports Center, the venue Camp Chabad rents for winter camp, is part of a broader youth sports and recreation facility segment. While not a direct competitor, these sports-focused facilities represent alternative childcare and enrichment options competing for the same school-break demand.

Direct peers

• Camp Ramah: Camp Ramah is the Conservative Jewish movement's national network of summer camps offering Jewish content programming. It is directly comparable to Camp Chabad on Jewish youth enrichment, Hebrew literacy, and immersive summer camp experience, though it serves the Conservative rather than Chabad segment.
• Camp Gan Israel: Camp Gan Israel is the international Chabad-Lubavitch network of Jewish summer day camps and overnight camps. As a direct sibling organization under the same Chabad movement, it offers an extremely comparable product (Jewish-themed youth day camp) to the same target demographic.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) Association Camps: JCC summer day camps are major competitors in most major U.S. metros, offering multi-activity youth programming with optional Jewish cultural components. They compete directly with Camp Chabad for Cincinnati Jewish and broader family market share, especially on convenience and breadth of activities.
• B'nai B'rith Camp: B'nai B'rith Camp is a Jewish overnight camp in the Midwest that operates with similar Jewish enrichment programming and ACA accreditation. It represents a comparable Jewish-themed overnight/day-camp model that competes for Cincinnati-area Jewish families seeking immersive experiences.

Regional players

• Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Camps: Hebrew Academy and other day-school-affiliated summer programs in nearby Midwest cities offer comparable Jewish day-camp and after-school programming. They compete for Jewish family attention in adjacent regional markets and represent a realistic expansion template for Camp Chabad.

Emerging players

• Young Judaea Camps: Young Judaea operates Zionist-themed Jewish summer camps with day and overnight options in select U.S. markets. As a smaller, ideology-driven Jewish camp network, it is comparable in mission (Jewish identity building) though distinct in Zionist emphasis versus Chabad philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campchabadcinci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-chabad

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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