Back to Camp – A Vacation Close to Home
- May 23-26, 2021
- Starting from $585
- For Jewish Singles of All Ages
Tired of hanging out alone, looking at the same scenery as last month and last year? Join us for three days of fun at our Back to Camp experience! We’ll have campfires with s’mores, choices of activities including lake, ropes course, arts and crafts, swimming in heated pools and all of the summer camp activities you enjoyed when you were a kid. With so many outdoor activities, you can socially distance while still being together. We offer different types of accommodations, so you can choose to be as rustic as you want to be or live in a lap of luxury (in a summer camp sort of way)! Best of all, our camp in West Virginia is centrally located so many of our AJ travelers are within easy driving distance! Join together with old friends and new as you experience all the fun of camp… but for grown ups!
Click here to see a preview video of Back to Camp!
Please note, all of the photos you see on this page and on our video were taken pre-Covid.
Our Camp Package Includes:
- 3 Nights at EKC Summer Camp in West Virginia
- All Meals and Snacks: 3 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 3 Dinner
- All Activities – Choices Include Boating, Ropes Course, Arts & Crafts, Hiking, Archery, Swimming, Cooking and More
- S’mores Around the Campfire
- Fun Evening Activities
- Bedding and Towels for use at Camp
- Fully Escorted by AJ and Camp Staff and Specialists
- All State and Local Taxes
- VIP Service Throughout
What Is Not Included:
- Optional Tours and Entrance Fees not listed on the Itinerary
- Insurance
- Incidentals
Sunday, May 23 – Arrive at Camp
Welcome to camp in gorgeous Morgantown, West Virginia! Once you arrive, drop off your stuff, take a walk around camp and get ready for three days of fun and adventure. We’ve always said that coming on an Amazing Journeys trip is like coming to summer camp – activities, seeing old friends, meeting new ones, AJ staff acting as counselors and looking forward to an amazing experience! This evening, we will have a Welcome Dinner and Ice Breaker and time around the campfire accompanied by s’mores… of course! (D)
Monday, May 24
After breakfast, we will be offering a host of activities throughout the day, from canoeing and kayaking at the lake to archery and a nature hike, ceramics painting, swimming and more. A full schedule of events will be provided at camp and you will get to choose the activities that make you feel like a kid again. Take a break from the fun for lunch and pick up where you left off this afternoon. We will come together for a group dinner, followed by a socially distanced dance party! (B, L, D)
Tuesday, May 25
Join your friends for breakfast before filling your day with a slew of fun options. Choose to fly through the forest while zip-lining, go for a peaceful nature hike, tie-dye a t-shirt or try your hand at a new recipe in the teaching kitchen. Come together for lunch and then off you go again. Pick it all or spend the day relaxing – it’s your vacation and we want you to make the most of it. Join back together for dinner, followed by an evening activity like movie night or a talent show. (B, L, D)
Wednesday, May 26
This morning, join us for brunch before saying good-bye to your Amazing friends and our fun camp experience. (B)
Please note, some activities are weather dependent.
A full schedule of optional events will be provided once you arrive at camp.
The activities listed above are subject to change.
| Rates |
Double |
Single |
| Package with Upgraded Accommodations |
N/A |
$849 |
| Package with Rustic Accommodations |
$585 |
$649 |
Full payment is due with your reservation.
Room Types and Roommate Matching: Accommodations within camp are varied. To make it simple, we have broken it down into two types:
Upgraded Accommodations – Each bedroom accommodation is within a house with a public area and shared bathroom accommodations (sharing between 2-5 people is possible, depending upon accommodations). We are encouraging single occupancy only in these units to be as safe as possible with regard to Covid safety. These cabins are “winterized” meaning they have heat and cooling.
Rustic Accommodations – Think typical camp cabins. These can be used as single or double occupancy (even triple). They are large enough to be socially distanced while you sleep, but we’ll offer roommate matching, just in case you’re afraid of night sounds or that predictable camp spider makes its way into your cabin and you want someone to hear you scream 😊 There are bathrooms connected to each cabin and they have multiple toilets and showers so that you can claim your own, even with a roommate These are “non-winterized” cabins, meaning no heat or cooling. A space heater is available for night use if necessary.
We must have a minimum of 15 participants in order to operate this camp experience.
Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website.
Cancellation Policy: From the time of payment until April 1, 2021, there is a $25 penalty for cancellation. From April 2 – May 3, 2021, the cancellation penalty is $100. From May 4, 2021 until the day of travel, the cancellation penalty is 100%. Cancellations made on the day of departure and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the journey. Travel protection is recommended for participation in this program.
Travel Protection: Amazing Journeys highly recommends you purchase Travel Protection. Information will be sent with your trip confirmation. (Please note – medical inclusions are available on this plan for those living 100+ miles away from the destination – otherwise, your personal medical insurance should cover this).
Transportation: We recommend driving to camp. It is located near Morgantown, WV. Directions will be given as we get closer to the date of travel. Flying in to this destination is not recommended. Transportation is not included with the tour cost.
Covid Precautions: We specifically selected a summer camp setting so that we have plenty of outdoor space to get together in a responsible, socially distanced way. Single occupancy accommodations are encouraged, except in our large, ventilated “rustic accommodations.” Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces. Most events will be held outside and we will be having reminders of social distancing. Hand sanitizers will be distributed and frequent hand washing and sanitizing will be encouraged throughout your stay. Public spaces and guest bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized on a frequent basis. Meals will be served in a very large dining hall and tables will be spread apart and we will limit the number of people sitting at each table. Our activities will be mostly outdoors as well as some of the meals. Some Arts & Crafts may be offered indoors in a large, ventilated space.
Weather: Weather during May brings average temps of highs in the mid-70’s and lows in the mid-50’s. The majority of our activities will be happening outdoors. In case of inclement weather, some outdoor activities may be moved indoors to large, ventilated spaces. We urge you to dress appropriately.
Dress: Like all camp experiences, a packing list will be sent your way ahead of our visit.
Bedding: We will be providing bedding for your camp adventure. However, if you have a favorite pillow or sleeping bag you’d like to bring, be sure to bring it along!
Smoking Policy: All facilities are camp are non-smoking, except for the porch behind the Counselors Lounge
Taxes: State and local taxes, are included with this program for included activities.
Passport & Visa Requirements: Since most borders are closed, this experience is being offered to US citizens. Therefore, a passport is not necessary to travel on this itinerary.
Our Back to Camp experience is operated by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh
