About Us

At Camp Ben Frankel every child, regardless of background in Judaism, interests, and skills, is a valued member of the camp community.   We consider ourselves “reconformadox”.  We respect the traditions and honor the heritage of all the branches of Judaism.  Our activities are designed with that in mind.   Our first Director Hyman Ruffman first expressed our philosophy that “nothing Jewish should be unfamiliar to our campers and staff”.

While CBF strives to provide a nurturing environment, we also believe that camp is the perfect opportunity for campers to learn and explore new ideas and activities in a safe environment.  We also encourage our campers to try new activities.  Our strong emphasis on community and teamwork creates an environment where children can explore these ideas and activities in a supportive environment while establishing close Jewish friendships