B'nai B'rith Beber Camp has created life changing summers for Jewish children from around the country for more than 30 years! We offer a residential, coed camp nestled in the rolling hills of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, only 90 minutes north of Chicago and 45 minutes southwest of Milwaukee. Our private campsite, located on 380 acres with shoreline on beautiful Lake Beulah, allows us to offer a fantastic variety of activities. Campers ages 7-17 can explore and experience a stimulating, enriching summer where wonderful memories and lifelong friendships are created on a daily basis. Our capacity is only 275 campers per session, so every face is familiar and camp is a tight-knit family!

About B'nai B'rith Beber Camp's parent organization, B'nai B'rith International

B’nai B’rith is an international Jewish organization committed to the security and continuity of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, defending human rights, combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and ignorance, and providing service to the community on the broadest principles of humanity. Its mission is to unite persons of the Jewish faith and to enhance Jewish identity through strengthening Jewish family life and the education and training of youth, broad-based services for the benefit of senior citizens, and advocacy and action on behalf of Jews throughout the world.

Founded in 1843, B'nai B'rith International is universally recognized as one of the world's largest and oldest Jewish human rights, community action, and humanitarian organizations. A constant source of innovation and charity for populations around the world, B'nai B'rith has founded hospitals, orphanages, senior housing communities, disaster relief campaigns, libraries, anti-hatred programs, and countless other initiatives in the public interest. B'nai B'rith is also a tireless advocate for Israel and the Diaspora in a variety of governmental and political arenas. With more than 180,000 members and affiliates in more than 50 countries, B'nai B'rith truly spans the globe in its efforts to make Jewish communities better for all their inhabitants.

Beber Camp Goals

At B’nai B’rith Beber Camp we seek to help campers and staff do the following:

- Become a positive contributor to their community
- Gain respect for themselves and others
- Become more independent
- Learn to function as part of a team
- Try new activities, learn new skills and develop existing skills
- Develop knowledge, love and pride for Jewish culture, heritage and religion
- Develop and practice social skills
- Make new friends as well as spend time with old friends
- Become more concerned for their environment and surroundings

Makor

completing grades 2-5

The Makor division is for our youngest campers. Many are away from home for the first time and a little extra TLC helps this younger group get the most out of their camp experience. Children are introduced to all program areas with the aim of developing new skills and interests. The focus is on spirit and imagination. Programs include special trips and theme days.

Rookies

All Makor campers who are coming to camp for their first time are eligible for our Rookie program. Rookies attend camp for the first two weeks of either session. They then have the option of extending to stay the remaining 2 weeks. It's a perfect way to try camp!

Teen Connection

also known as TC, completing grades 6-7

TC campers are encouraged to further develop already acquired skills as well as explore new adventures. They also focus on the development of appropriate social skills through supervised co-ed activities. Teen Connection campers participate in short bicycle, canoe, camping or rock climbing trips as well as a day at Noah’s Ark water park in the Wisconsin Dells.

Ramot

completing grades 8-9

This teen experience encourages campers to take a more active role in program selection, development and implementation. Ramot campers will experience short camping trips to exciting locations such as Door County and the Indiana Dunes. Ramot campers also spend an exhilarating day at Six Flags Great America.

PIO/CIT Program

completing grades 10-11

Beber’s Pioneer and CIT divisions make up the two-year counselor training program. The Pioneer program is for teens completing 10th grade and develops leadership, teamwork, and counselor skills through creative, fun and challenging training. Pioneers plan fun programs, participate in hobbies, and are role models for younger campers. The CIT (Counselors In Training) program is for teens completing 11th grade and teaches counselor skills. CITs learn advanced counselor and specialist skills through dynamic challenges, group discussion, and most importantly hands-on practice. A selection process exists in order to help these programs accomplish their goals. Potential Pioneers and CITs must submit an application and interview to be accepted into the program.

About Hobbies

Hobbies are activities that campers choose while at camp. Each day there are three hobbies (see schedule above). Campers choose their hobbies for each week. The goal is to allow campers to develop skills at their own pace, interact with children from other cabin groups, and of course have fun.

List of Hobbies

Acting
Aquapark
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Baseball
Basketball
Biking
Canoeing
Ceramics
Cheerleading
Climbing
Computers
Cooking (indoor and outdoor)
Creative Writing
Dance
DJ
Fishing
Football
Ga-ga
Guitar
High Ropes
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Jewelry
Kickball
Recording Studio
Roller Hockey
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Yoga

Out of Camp trips

Trips outside of camp give campers the excitement of exploration and new experiences. Out of camp trips vary by age group, but examples include: Milwaukee Brewers game, Wisconsin State Fair, Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Indiana Dunes State Park and more.

Evening Programs

Each night there is a different activity. The programs vary greatly and can be by cabin, division, or all camp. Possibilities include theme nights, game shows, talent shows, concerts, dances, and anything else that our dynamic and creative staff can envision!

Judaics

Beber’s goal is to teach campers love and pride for Jewish culture, heritage and religion. Our counselors and staff are proud Jewish role models and help campers enjoy a positive Jewish experience in many ways. Every Friday evening campers and staff come together to celebrate Shabbat with services, a special Shabbat dinner, Israeli dancing and a song session. Saturdays begin with a service including Torah reading, a puppet show explaining the week’s Torah portion, and storytellers to enhance the theme. After services we enjoy lunch and then bunks engage in a discussion topic relating to the week’s theme and Torah portion. Shabbats are concluded with a beautiful Havdallah ceremony in our amphitheater.

Staff

We firmly believe that the key to a positive summer experience is the quality of our counselors and staff. We select only the best role models for your children.

Selectivity - We employ intensive and lengthy scenario-based interviews, reference checks, and background checks help us ensure that we select only the very best counselors to be role models for your children.

Training - All counselors undergo a thorough week long training course prior to your camper's arrival. Many of our counselors are graduates of our two-year counselor training program.

Diversity - College-age counselors and specialists are chosen from across the United States as well as Israel, Canada, Australia, and England. Other staff members are parents, school teachers, social workers and school administrators.

Ratio - Our camper to counselor ratio of 4:1 ensures a tight-knit community, lots of personal attention, and plenty of safety and supervision for your child.

Facilities

Beber Camp is located on 380 acres of beautiful woodland with some of Wisconsin's best preserved kettles and morraines. Our facilities include shoreline on Lake Beulah, our own island, and full facilities to ensure that your child has the chance to make the most of their summer. Click the link below for complete pictures and descriptions of all of our facilities.

Special Events

Once per week all of camp takes a break from the normal daily schedule to experience something different. Red, Blue, Yellow and Green teams compete in an Olympic-style Maccabiah. Hayrides, carnivals, letters to troops and apple pie highlight July 4th. Other activities include Israel Day, Taste of Beber and more.

Health and Safety

Safety is our first priority. All of our administrative team and hobby leaders are CPR and First Aid certified. At each hobby activity area, there are set policies and procedures for safety. All safety and protective equipment is provided by camp and required to be worn at appropriate sporting activities.

The Barkin-Uihlein Health Center

The air-conditioned David S. Platt Dispensary located in the Barkin-Uihlein Health Center, is located on-site and is staffed by full time nurses-in-residence and doctors. In addition, we have two local clinics and a doctor on call 24 hours every day. Beber Camp is just minutes from Waukesha Memorial Hospital. All medications, except inhalers, are kept with the nurses and dispensed at meals and before bed.