Camp Tel Noar, Jewish summer camp in Hampstead, New Hampshire, United States.
Camp Tel Noar sits on wooded acres near Sunset Lake, with cabins linked by common spaces and modern recreational facilities throughout the grounds. The facility accommodates roughly 275 campers during each summer season.
The camp began in 1945 when Eli and Bessie Cohen founded it as Tel Noar Lodge, originally serving Jewish teens and young adults. Over time, it evolved into the residential summer program for children that operates today.
Jewish traditions shape how campers spend their days, with Shabbat observances and Israeli heritage celebrations woven into regular activities. These customs give the community its distinctive character and how people interact with each other.
The camp enrolls children ages 7 to 16 for residential summer sessions and maintains a nut-free environment to keep everyone safe. Plan to visit during summer months when the facility operates at full capacity, and expect activities tailored to different age groups.
The camp uses three interconnected bunks that naturally bring different age groups together, encouraging friendships across age levels in a way that many other camps do not achieve. This setup creates spontaneous interactions throughout the summer program.
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