Explore Camp
Look around!
GET A TASTE OF CAMP
and meet some of the campers & staff who love it here.
What makes SLC
SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE:
Warmth, fun, community & natural beauty are just the start.
So many
Ways to Try Camp
Unplug. Connect. Grow.
A Jewish sleepaway camp where every child belongs.
Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) is a Jewish, non-denominational overnight summer camp in Cold Spring, New York, serving children entering grades K–10. One of the longest-running Jewish sleepaway camps in the United States, SLC offers a summer of friendship, adventure, personal growth, Jewish culture, and connection to Israel in a warm and welcoming community.
Lake Views Blog
125 Summers of Tradition: Celebrating Surprise Lake Camp’s 125th Anniversary
September 16In 2027, Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate a milestone that no other Jewish sleepaway camp has ever reached: our 125th...
Read More
Wearing Our Values: Recognizing Character at SLC
August 9At Surprise Lake Camp, our five core values—Community, Compassion, Courage, Gratitude, and Grit—aren’t just words on a plaque. They shape...
Read More
Training with Purpose: How SLC Staff Members Get Camp-Ready
June 10Counselors: The Heart of Surprise Lake Camp As you prepare to send your child to Surprise Lake Camp for a...
Read More
