The Tevya Experience
Camp Tevya is all about tradition, values, friendship and fun!
Founded in 1940 by Eli and Bessie Cohen, Camp Tevya is a co-ed camp located on 600 acres of land along Lake Potanipo in Brookline, New Hampshire. Our family atmosphere, rich camping tradition and Judaic spirit create a special place where children develop strong character and form life-long friendships.
We encourage our campers to reach their ultimate potential by being active, acquiring new skills, learning to be part of a community, and challenging themselves with new experiences. Campers are exposed to a wide variety of land and water sports, and creative and performing arts to learn new skills and perfect ones they already have.
The camp experience is guided by the Cohen Camps’ dedication to the spiritual and ethical values of Judaism that enrich the Camp Tevya experience. Campers participate in Israeli dance, music and the exploration of Judaic themes. Blessings are recited in the morning, before and after every meal, with the weekly celebration of Sabbath filled with ruach and joy.
As a beloved Tevya song says, “Tevya spirit lives on and on. It holds us together and keeps us strong…throughout the year”—and throughout a lifetime.
To further enrich the Tevya experience many young women become leaders within the camp by transitioning through the Dor L’Dor Leadership Program. Leadership development continues formally in the following Junior Counselor year and throughout the summer for all counselors.
