AC Hotel Santa Rosa Sonoma Wine Country at $157 per night plus taxes by Friday, October 15. Note: you can also call (707) 527-1075 and reference the JCamp 180 Conference to make a reservation.
URJ Camp Newman various cabins at different price points. There are limited cabins available; book early if you plan to stay on-site.
Explore URJ Camp Newman’s site to see how their core values guided their master planning process, designing a camp built for flexibility and climate resilience.
Select from relevant learning opportunities featuring external experts as well as staff and lay leaders from peer camps.
Network with peers over optional hikes, campfires, and other activities.
Spend dedicated time as a team to map priorities in financial sustainability, including capital projects and philanthropy.
2026 JCamp 180 Conference
November 15 - 17, 2026
URJ Camp Newman
Santa Rosa, CA
About the Event
We are excited for you to join us at the 2026 JCamp 180 Conference at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA November 15-17, 2026!
Jewish camps transform lives - but only when they're organizationally strong enough to fulfill their mission year after year. Join us at the 2026 JCamp 180 Conference to tackle organizational sustainability while charting an ambitious path forward for your camp.
Coming back from a devastating fire in 2017, URJ Camp Newman’s incredible story of rebuilding inspires our theme of Building Strong, Thriving Jewish Camps. Using the Camp Newman site and story as a springboard, we'll focus on improving financial sustainability, maintaining facilities that inspire, and building philanthropic practices to sustain our work for generations to come.
Registration is free for all attendees. Conference attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging. All conference meals, sessions, and events will be held at URJ Camp Newman.
Conference Details
WHEN
Sunday, November 15 at 3 PM - Tuesday, November 17 at 12 PM pacific.
WHERE
The conference will take place at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA. Participants will have the option to stay on site at URJ Camp Newman or book through our room block at the AC Hotel Santa Rosa Sonoma Wine Country, ~20 minutes from camp. During the conference, shuttle buses will transport attendees to the conference each day in the morning before breakfast, and at the end of the programming day.
Use these links to book your lodging:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Everyone is invited to the 2026 JCamp 180 Conference! Executive directors, directors, board members, and development professionals will find the content most relevant.
We know that when teams of people come to our gatherings, they gain more from the experience and are more likely to build their long-term organizational effectiveness. Individual representatives from organizations and movements will also gain value from the conference.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Over 3 days, camp teams will:
Check out the Schedule at a Glance for the high-level conference agenda.
We can’t wait to see you in California in November!
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all JCamp 180 conference participants. We embrace learning from different perspectives, encourage the exchange of ideas, and believe in hearing from all voices because it strengthens our conversation and advances our work.