Camp Bob Waldorf is a nonprofit camp that provides a safe, nurturing environment where children learn to be creative, responsible, and thoughtful individuals.
Each year more than 1200 youth from the Greater Los Angeles area participate in one of Camp Bob Waldorf’s summer or weekend camp programs.
Activities and experiences are grounded in four important values – Community, Inclusion, Identity, and Respect – which campers put into practice each day while they learn new skills, develop their interests and make lasting memories.
Camp Bob Waldorf is nestled on 112 acres in the Verdugo Hills of Glendale, just 15 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.
Camp Bob Waldorf: Jewish Cultural Session is a pluralistic camp for Jewish children
Camp Bob Waldorf is a non-sectarian camp for children in underserved communities
Camp Bob Waldorf is accredited by the American Camping Association, which verifies our compliance with over 300 nationally recognized standards for operation. Camp Bob Waldorf is owned and operated by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles, a 100-year-old nonprofit organization that provides a range of innovative, impactful programs to assist youth in achieving their full potential.
Throughout the year we hold events and tours for prospective campers, groups and alumni.
If one of the dates below does not work for you please feel free to get in touch directly at registration@campbobwaldorf.org
Camp Bob Waldorf is honored to partner with a wide variety of social service agencies, charter schools, and nonprofit organizations, all of who have helped us provide unparalleled camp experiences for children throughout the years.
Our partners include:
“Camp Bob Waldorf changed my life when I was 8 and 9 years old and had no idea what direction my life would take. The Foundation ensures that the camp is here for kids like me forever.”
Sandy Sigal, VP of the Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf and former camper
The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf was established in 1962 to provide ongoing operational funding for Camp Bob Waldorf and guarantee its existence for generations to come. Over the past 80 years, thanks in part to The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf, more than 60,000 underserved children have benefited from attending our Camp.
The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 95-6127224) that operates as a restricted endowment fund. Its board of directors approves monthly allocations to cover camp operating expenses, and also raises money to fund camp programs.
For more information on The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf, please contact Brianne Bear at (323) 456-1144 or bbear@jbbbsla.org.
We have a registered nurse on our campsite at all times to administer medication and provide care for our campers and staff, as well as a local physician on call who serves as our medical advisor. It is camp policy for the nurse to contact the parents/guardians of a camper in the event of physical injury, fever over 100 degrees, or if the camper needs to spend the night in the nurse’s office. The nurse will also contact the parents/guardians if a camper needs to be transported to urgent care or the emergency room. The nurse may also call to check in about medications or medical information in their files.
All medication must be controlled and administered by the camp nurse. Campers may only keep epi-pens, inhalers, and certain topical creams, but only after they have checked them in with the nurse.
Sleeping away from home is one of the most important growth experiences provided by a residential summer camp. But we recognize that most children miss home at some point. That’s why we train our staff members to help children through this challenge by creating a personalized plan for each camper who needs our support.
We do not tolerate bullying at Camp Bob Waldorf. Our core values of community, inclusion, and respect require that members of the Camp Bob Waldorf family treat each other with kindness and compassion and honor each other’s differences. We train staff members to be proactive in creating a bully-free environment and responsive to campers who exhibit any signs of bullying or being bullied. Additionally, campers are encouraged to be “upstanders,” serving as advocates for each other. Campers who bully others – verbally, emotionally, or physically – will be asked to leave.
Our Executive Chef and dining staff prepare three healthful meals and three snacks each day. Food is plentiful and well-balanced, and menus are designed to appeal to the palettes of our campers. Examples of what we serve include:
All Jewish Cultural Session programs adhere to a level of kashrut that reflects our pluralistic approach to Jewish living and is based on a needs assessment conducted among our families.
Please note that our kitchen is not under rabbinic supervision and that we use one set of cooking utensils and dishes. We encourage you to contact our office with any questions.
We regularly offer alternatives for vegetarians and vegans, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free options. Our chef can also accommodate a range of other food allergies when given proper notice. Our staff communicates about food allergens so that campers know what they can and cannot eat. Camp Bob Waldorf is a nut-free environment.
Campers are dropped off and picked up at our facility in Glendale by a parent or guardian. We do not offer bus transportation.
Below you will find the suggested packing list for summer camp. If you have any questions about what to pack, call us at 818-957-4900
Camp provides the opportunity to unplug and take a “screen vacation.” Campers may bring a digital camera or non-internet iPod, but all other technology, including tablets and Apple Watches, is prohibited and will be confiscated. In cases of an emergency, parents/guardians can always reach a director on an emergency line.
Camp Bob Waldorf is owned and operated by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA). The mission of JBBBSLA is to assist children and young adults in achieving their full potential through innovative, impactful programs that facilitate lasting mentoring relationships and support positive development.
Headquarters Office
11150 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(818) 957-4900
Summer Office
1041 Shirlyjean St.
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 957-4900
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