Tawonga’s renowned work to champion inclusion and continuously innovate our programs has earned us some great press. For more information and press inquiries, please contact our Senior Director of Communications & Digital Strategy, Casey Cohen.
Highlighted Stories
From cabinmates to CEOs: How a Tawonga friendship grew into a leadership legacy
March 2026
What do former campers share? Nostalgia, friendships — and the moon landing
February 2026
Camp Tawonga’s CEO to leave; interim leader named
February 2026
Century of memories at Tawonga
April 2025
The dirt on summer camps: Gardens, kid-focused kitchens grow in popularity
March 2025
Camp Tawonga marks 100 years of making kids ‘feel part of something bigger’
January 2025
The Camp Tawonga spirit: Belonging, generation to generation
May 2024
At Jewish sleepaway camps this summer, bunks and bathrooms accommodate any gender identity
June 2023
Tawonga to be first Jewish camp with full-time DEI director
March 2023
Rebecca Meyer, longtime Camp Tawonga leader, named new CEO
January 2023
Jewish divorce retreat creates room to grieve and heal at Camp Tawonga
November 2022
‘Breath of fresh air’: Camp Tawonga weekend for Jewish families of color coming up
August 2022
A century ago, Jewish summer camps promised ‘mental and moral strength’
July 2022
‘Spared no expense’: Local Jewish camps ace fire prep
June 2022
Ken Kramarz, guitar-strumming leader who inspired thousands at Camp Tawonga near Yosemite, dies at 69
June 2022
Longtime Tawonga director Ken Kramarz dies at 69
June 2022
How the Jewish community can do divorce better
May 2022
Divorce and Discovery Camp – Interview with Deb Newbrun
May 2022
In $17M campaign homestretch, Tawonga seeks final $1.5M
February 2022
This California camp lets Jews of Color like me just be ourselves
October 2021
Camp Tawonga receives ‘transformational’ $5 million gift
October 2021
Bay Area synagogues hold outdoor in-person services for Rosh Hashanah
September 2021
Keeping Summer Camps COVID Free
July 2021
2021 Diller Educator Award to Meg Adler
May 2021
Happy 95th Birthday to Camp Tawonga!
April 2021
Working at a summer camp can launch your career (and your life)
April 2021
Fortune’s Interview with Tawonga’s Jamie Simon
June 2021
KQED Radio Story about Tawonga and Camp Closures
May 24, 2020
Rosh Hashana festivities in San Rafael
September 29, 2019
In face-to-face with Gov. Newsom, strong support for Jewish concerns
August 23, 2019
At Camp Tawonga, Near Yosemite, an All-Gender Cabin Offers Respite
August 29, 2019
In an All-Gender Cabin, Summer Campers ‘Don’t Have to Hide’
August 22, 2019
Girls’ Side and Boys’ Side? Not at These Summer Camps
May 22, 2019
Camp Tawonga to Introduce All-Gender Cabins
March 19, 2019
Keshet Celebrates 20th Year of Camp for LGBTQ Families
September 6, 2018
Going Beyond the Binary
April 24, 2018
More Stories
Jewish summer camp veterans are opening a camp for trans kids. It was filled within weeks.
May 2022
For transgender teens, Jewish rite of passage is a multi-layered transition
January 12, 2016
More than 25 Years in the Making: New Tawonga ED Was Raised for Her Role
December 22, 2015
Welcoming Interfaith and All Kids to Our Inter-Denominational Jewish Summer Camp
July 30, 2012
