WEST COAST CAMP

Bay Area, CA

May 27-30, 2022

What to Expect

Campers

CAMPERS

Camp Nai Nai Nai is for anyone ages 21-39 who wants to experience the joy, beauty, and silliness of Jewish summer camp! We invite you to come as you are and find your most authentic self. Whether you are Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, just Jewish, “Jew-ish”, all of the above, or none of above, Camp Nai Nai Nai is where we sing the wrong words to the right songs, together making up our own lyrics and rules as we go along! Everyone can sing along to the “Nai Nai Nai…” part of the song.

Camp Nai Nai Nai is an inclusive space for people of all sexual orientations, ethnicities, races, genders, colors, religious creeds and accessibility needs. Everyone is welcome.

Activities

Activites

Camp Nai Nai Nai is a choose your own adventure experience. Each day we’ll offer a variety of creative (and unusual) playshops from which you can choose — or opt out. We call our activities “Playshops” because there is no “work” at Camp Nai Nai Nai, and you’re encouraged to pursue your interests, indulge your curiosity, and try something new. Below is a small sample of the many, many activities planned for camp:

Accommodations

Tent Village

The Tent Village is great for those who really want to connect with the great outdoors, be away from the bustle of camp, and have their own personal space.
Campers are responsible for bringing their own tent.
Tents will be pitched on wooden platforms that include electricity outlets, with bathrooms nearby.

Bunk Cabins

Cabins sleep up to 10 campers and include bunk beds with linens, bathrooms, and storage space.
Campers can choose to be in a boys-only, girls-only, or co-ed “genderful” cabin.
If you are coming with friends, we will do our best to accommodate your roommate requests, which you can be indicate on the registration form.

Deluxe Room

Campers have the option of upgrading to a deluxe room for extra comfort.
Each hotel-style room has a private bathroom and two Queen beds.
A deluxe room may be booked for one or two campers; rate is per person.
You can request a roommate or you will be paired with one.

Wondering what you should bring to camp? Here is our 2020 Packing List for Camp West!

Food & Drink

All meals, snacks, and beverages are included! This won’t be your typical camp food. Our camp chefs work hard to create menus that are filled with healthy, diverse menus that are super tasty to boot!

Camp Nai Nai Nai West offers Kosher-Style meals and snacks (no pork, shellfish, or mixing of meat & dairy), however the food will not be certified Kosher.

Our culinary team will work with each camper to ensure that any dietary restrictions are accounted for. Gluten-free? No problem. Not so great with dairy? You’ll have great options at camp! You’ll have the opportunity to indicate your dietary restrictions when completing your registration form so we can make sure you’re well taken care of during the weekend.

The bar will be open on Friday and Saturday nights, serving beer & wine with dinner and into the evening. Please note that hard liquor will not be served, but our evening festivities will be stimulating enough!

Staff

Camp Counselors

Camp Counselors help you figure out the ins and outs of camp, introduce you to fellow campers through wacky games, lead activities during the day, and make sure you’re having an amazing time at night. Our counselors are active members of their own local Jewish communities, as Moishe House residents or MHWOW hosts, so when you’re back from camp you’ll have ample opportunities to stay in touch!

Camp Specialists

Camp Specialists are outstanding Jewish educators who come from all over the country to lead our activities and programs, using their unique passion (be it dance, art, theater science, singing, or yoga) to explore Jewish identity, build Jewish community, and demonstrate that there are many ways to NAI!

Come back soon to see who will be joining us this year!

Core Camp Team

Lisa Klig, Camp Director

Lisa Klig has been the Director of Camp Nai Nai Nai since 2018. Before joining Moishe House, she led her own initiative, Mishpucha, creating immersive experiences from Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) families and worked as the Program Director at COJECO, the umbrella for the RSJ community in New York. She loves to play charades, organize Google spreadsheets, and sing loudly off key by the campfire. Reach out to her at lisa.klig@campnainainai.org with any questions!

Getting to Camp

Camp Nai Nai Nai West is based at Camp Newman in San Rafael, California, just 30 minutes away from San Francisco. Check back for arrival and check-in times! Transportation is not included in the registration cost but below are several great options.

CAMP BUS

Ride to camp in style on one of our camp buses. Kick back and relax for a stress-free ride to camp, or start the party early and get to know your fellow campers.

More details to come..

Confirmation of meeting points and instructions will be sent directly to travelers in advance of camp. Times and locations are subject to change.

PARKING PASS

If you prefer to drive with friends or want flexibility in timing, grab yourself a parking pass! Parking is limited, so all parking passes must be purchased prior to camp. If you do not purchase your parking pass and show up to camp without one, we cannot guarantee parking will be available or you will have to pay an additional fee for last minute parking. Please do not drive to camp without purchasing a parking pass for your car.

CARPOOLING

Need a ride or have a few empty seats in your car? We’ll send out a ride-sharing document prior to camp to help campers share the journey. Plus, you’ll help contribute to an environmentally friendly experience by limiting the number of cars on the road and lessening our carbon-footprint.

Brought to you by

Camp Nai Nai Nai West is brought to you by Moishe House in partnership with Congregation Emanu-El. Moishe House provides vibrant Jewish community for young adults by supporting leaders in their 20s as they create meaningful home-based Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers. Congregation Emanu-El’s Young Adult Community seeks to cultivate an inclusive Jewish home in the San Francisco Bay Area where young adults in their 20s and 30s can build a robust community, develop meaningful relationships, and deepen their Jewish identity through spiritual, educational, social, and service-oriented programming.