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Important Faqs

See below for some frequently asked questions.
What is the Camper Care like at Pinemere?

Linz Haft, Pinemere’s Director of Camp Experience, oversees the dedicated Camper Care team. This is a group of adults that are able to join the Staff Team in the summer to ensure that each child has the support they need for a wonderful camp experience. Camper Care Specialists are available throughout the summer to coach the counselors on how to handle difficult situations, provide on-going training throughout the summer, provide individual attention to campers and be a parent liaison. We’re committed to making sure every Pinemere camper feels safe, supported, and valued.

Camp accepts Rising 1st – 11th grade campers! 
  • Shorter sessions offered for our Rising 1st-3rd grade campers
    1. Spark 3-night weekend
    2. Pioneer A & Pioneer B : 2-weeks session
    3. 3, 4, or 7 week sessions
  • Rising 1st – 9th Graders: 3, 4, or 7 week session campers in bunks
  • Rising 10th Graders: Israel Trip
  • Rising 11th Graders: Counselors-in-Training (7-Week CIT program)
  • Rising 12th Graders: Junior Counselors (part of the staff team)

Our typical camp size is approximately 300 campers for 1st Session and 250 campers for 2nd Session!

Pinemere is proudly screen-free! We believe that going screen-free allows campers to fully enjoy the outdoors, build social skills, and form deep connections with each other. Here’s why we’re screen-free:

  • Encourages outdoor fun and exploration
  • Promotes face-to-face communication and friendship
  • Levels the playing field for all campers
  • Prevents stress around device loss or damage
  • Provides a refreshing break from screens and social media
  • Helps campers fully embrace their camp experience Check out the Family Guide for details on acceptable music devices.
Describe the Jewish community at Pinemere Camp.

Pinemere is nondenominational & focuses on everyone’s own Jewish Identity Experience. We celebrate the Jewish culture through Shabbat Services, songs & prayer, Israeli music and traditions. We focus on experiential education (where campers may bake challah or make a menorah in a woodshop) and stay clear of the “classroom feel.” We like to say campers go to Hebrew School for a “Jewish Mind” and camp for a “Jewish Heart.”

Pinemere partners with a Medication Distribution Program to ensure safe and effective distribution of all regularly dosed and as-needed medications. Families enrolled in this service provide medication details before camp starts, allowing our Health Center team of nurses and doctors to administer medications with care throughout the season.

Our campers come from all over the country and we are close to Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey!

Pinemere usually offers transportation to and from camp from Rockville, MD (Subject to availability).

Let us know if there’s anything else we can help with — we’re here to make your Pinemere experience seamless and memorable!
What is the Camper Care like at Pinemere?
Linz Haft, Pinemere’s Director of Camp Experience, oversees the dedicated Camper Care team. This is a group of adults that are able to join the Staff Team in the summer to ensure that each child has the support they need for a wonderful camp experience. Camper Care Specialists are available throughout the summer to coach the counselors on how to handle difficult situations, provide on-going training throughout the summer, provide individual attention to campers and be a parent liaison. We’re committed to making sure every Pinemere camper feels safe, supported, and valued.

Camp accepts Rising 1st – 11th grade campers!

  • Rising 1st – 9th Graders: CAMPERS
  • 1st-time Camper Opportunities (Rising 1st-3rd Graders): 
    1. Spark 3-night weekend
    2. Pioneer A & B : 2-weeks
    3. 3/4/7 week sessions
  • Rising 4th-9th Graders: 3/4/7 week sessions
  • Rising 10th Graders: International Trip (Israel, Spain and/or Portugal)
  • Rising 11th Graders: Counselors-in-Training (7-Week CIT program)
  • Rising 12th Graders: Junior Counselors (living in the bunks)
We always have a Rainy-Day back-up schedule ready to go! Depending on the weather, we can always move the fun to one of our many indoor spaces! There are tons of “Rainy Day activities” that are pre-planned and can be facilitated at a moment’s notice. We are constantly checking the weather to make sure our camp community is safe!

Pinemere is proudly screen-free! We believe that going screen-free allows campers to fully enjoy the outdoors, build social skills, and form deep connections with each other. Here’s why we’re screen-free:

  • Encourages outdoor fun and exploration
  • Promotes face-to-face communication and friendship
  • Levels the playing field for all campers
  • Prevents stress around device loss or damage
  • Provides a refreshing break from screens and social media
  • Helps campers fully embrace their camp experience Check out the Family Guide for details on acceptable music devices.
Pinemere is nondenominational & focuses on everyone’s own Jewish Identity Experience. We celebrate the Jewish culture through Shabbat Services, songs & prayer, Israeli music and traditions. We focus on experiential education (where campers may bake challah or make a menorah in a woodshop) and stay clear of the “classroom feel.” We like to say campers go to Hebrew School for a “Jewish Mind” and camp for a “Jewish Heart.”
Pinemere partners with a Medication Distribution Program to ensure safe and effective distribution of all regularly dosed and as-needed medications. Families enrolled in this service provide medication details before camp starts, allowing our Health Center team of nurses and doctors to administer medications with care throughout the season.
Yes, to prioritize the health and safety of our camp community, Pinemere follows CDC guidelines and requires all campers, staff, and employees to be up-to-date with age-appropriate vaccinations. For full details, please see our Family Guide.

Pinemere usually offers transportation to and from camp from Rockville, MD (Subject to availability).

Let us know if there’s anything else we can help with — we’re here to make your Pinemere experience seamless and memorable!
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