Overview
Perlman Camp is a Jewish overnight summer camp located in Lake Como, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1954, it offers a traditional overnight experience grounded in Jewish values and community. Set on a beautifully maintained 400-acre campus in the Poconos, campers enjoy a wide range of daily activities across waterfront, outdoor adventure, athletics, and arts. The camp fosters inclusion, leadership, and transformation through choice-based programming, meaningful traditions, and a tight-knit, welcoming atmosphere.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- A spacious 400-acre campus in the Pocono Mountains with a private spring-fed lake.
- Diverse activity programming spanning waterfront, adventure (ropes, archery), athletics, drama, music, arts, and cooking.
- Rich Jewish life: pluralistic values, weekly Shabbat observance, kosher meals, and meaningful traditions.
- Flexible session structure: 2-week Rookie program, plus 3-, 4-, and 7-week sessions that cater to different camper needs.
- Leadership programming: Pioneer program for entering 11th graders and Staff-in-Training (SIT) for entering 12th graders.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 28 - August 14
- Session Lengths 2, 3, 4, 7 weeks
- Cost $1,670 - $2,040 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: No
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 1 countries have attended
Welcome Message
Susan Pfeffer Fields, Camp Director
Susan called Perlman Camp home from 1979-1988 and is thrilled to be back after a 30+ year career in the corporate world. Susan is excited to be back and lead our next generation of Perlman campers. Her strength in handling diverse responsibilities and communicating effectively with everyone to uphold a positive, nurturing culture and passion for building and maintaining a safe, fun, and memorable experience is her priority.