About Us

History of Kinder Ring

Camp Kinder Ring was founded by The Workers Circle (formerly known as The Workmen’s Circle) in the Summer of 1927 to give its early members and their children a summer home away from the city.  Today, Camp Kinder Ring is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization  and is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and associated with JCAMP 180.  We proudly create a nurturing Jewish community where our progressive goal of ‘making the world a better place for all’ is introduced to our campers in a fun, safe, and joy-filled environment.

We are located in Hopewell Junction, NY, nestled in the Hudson Valley with more than 100 acres of pristine property on the beautiful shores of Sylvan Lake.  For the last 96 years, Kinder Ring has been welcoming campers to an environment much more than just a summer getaway.  Each family who joins our community is welcomed with open arms and instantly becomes part of our deep and rich history.  We care deeply about our campers, staff, and alumni, our environment, and the larger world in which we live.  This message is reflected in every experience we build into the Kinder Ring program.  The rich Jewish cultural heritage and values are part of our fabric.  Learning to live and respect a larger community is an important outcome of a Kinder Ring summer.  We boast tremendous state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programming, and dedicated and caring staff.  Our wide array of offerings include a comprehensive athletics program, waterfront activities on Sylvan Lake and in our a heated pool, creative, culinary, and performing arts programming, a brand new adventure center, a meaningful Jewish Culture program, an exciting trip program…and so much more!