Camp JORI, on 75 pristine acres in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is a co-ed Jewish overnight and day camp for children in grades K-10. Our comprehensive program of sports, arts, adventure and special activities is enhanced by our Jewish and Israeli culture and our strong sense of “TACEO”- Taking Care of Each Other.

Reaching Up (ages 11-14) is an inclusive program for both Day and Overnight campers that makes JORI accessible for all children.

Campers who may require some additional support in cognitive skills or social-emotional coaching will have that extra staff attention. Through the camp experience, the camper will expand language and communications, improve social skills, develop friendships, and expand self-awareness. The program has credentialed adult professionals and our counselors are trained and well-supervised in a supported camp environment.

Since its beginning in 1937 as the summer program of the Jewish Orphanage of Rhode Island (JORI), campers have enjoyed summers in a nurturing, family-like environment.

Camp JORI sits on over 72 acres of pristine woodland, on the largest lake in Rhode Island with an exceptional waterfront for boating and fishing.  The site is surrounded by Nature Conservancy protected land. When you come into camp you are welcomed at the visitor center and then you begin the JORI experience.

Physical Camp Address:

1065 Wordens Pond Road

Wakefield, RI 02879

Students entering 10th-12th grade

The all-inclusive fee of $25 covers: 5 days/4 nights lodging and food, team-building, action planning, Project Adventure, workshops, talent show, general sessions, dance, process groups, and optional activities such as swimming, athletics, crafts, and more. Scholarships are available.

Mission and Focus: Rhode Island Teen Institute (RITI) is a statewide leadership and prevention program that targets high school-aged peer leaders, whether traditional or nontraditional, from a broad range of community settings, training them in individual and community advocacy, decision-making, and interpersonal and leadership skill development. RITI reinforces leaders’ commitment to a healthy lifestyle and organizes their peers to advocate for prevention in their communities. Teen Institute does not seek to establish Teen Institute groups in schools and communities, but encourages participants to join existing youth groups focused on health and substance abuse prevention issues facing youth.

Camp Surefire is specifically designed for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes. This year, we will be running our overnight camp at Camp JORI in Wakefield, RI. Camp Surefire 2023 will be held Monday, August 14th – Saturday, August 19th.

Camper FAQs

The mission of the Camp Surefire Foundation is to support and manage Camp Surefire, Rhode Island’s only camp for children with type I diabetes; to create a community of learning about diabetes between campers and their peers, counselors, and medical staff; and to promote the development of life-long skills and relationships which will minimize the impact of diabetes on participants’ lives.

Camp BraveHeart , ages 4-17 who have experienced loss.

HopeHealth's summer children's grief support camp, Camp BraveHeart, offers kids ages 4 - 17 the opportunity to express their grief and find hope and healing in a safe, supportive space. 

HopeHealth's summer children's grief support camp, Camp BraveHeart, offers kids ages 4 - 17 the opportunity to express their grief and find hope and healing in a safe, supportive space. This year, HopeHealth is offering Camp BraveHeart in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 

Camp BraveHeart in Massachusetts

Hockomock Area YMCA
North Attleborough, MA
Thursday & Friday, July 20 & 21, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1.)

Camp BraveHeart in Rhode Island

Camp JORI
Wakefield, RI
Thursday & Friday, August 17 & 18, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1)