Camp Shalom

Camp Shalom - which means "peace" - is the summer day camp of the Jewish Federation of Madison. Its Jewish environment is welcoming to all elementary and middle school-age children and provides a safe, nurturing, and fun experience.

Camp Shalom Playground Matching Grant

For every $2 you donate, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation will donate $1 through May 30, 2025!
These funds will be used to help with the cost of building a much needed new, safe, modern, and inclusive playground. To Donate >

Summer Fun at Camp Shalom

Watch the video to see some of the highlights.

Camp Programs
Camp Shalom Daily & Special Programs >
Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim >
Camp Shalom School Break Camp >

Camp Shalom FAQs
Have questions about enrollment, finances, or what to expect at Camp Shalom? Before emailing or calling, take a look through our helpful FAQs. We've compiled a comprehensive resource to answer the most commonly asked questions, and more.
Enrollment Questions >
Finances Questions >
About The Camp Shalom Experience Questions >
Support At Camp >

Summer 2025 Control Measures
Camp Shalom is dedicated to constantly evaluating our practices to stay up to date with relevant information regarding COVID-19 and day camp guidelines. Our aim is to keep our families and staff as safe and healthy as possible.
See Control Measures >

About Camp Shalom

Camp Shalom, a program of the Jewish Federation of Madison, is an inclusive summer day camp for children and teens, guided by Jewish values, that fosters personal development, friendship, and community. Led by experienced and nurturing staff on over 154 picturesque acres at the beautiful Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus in Verona, campers of all faiths, ethnicities, and abilities safely play and learn through a variety of engaging and innovative activities, including aquatic, sports, arts and crafts, nature, Jewish enrichment, and team building.

Camp Shalom was established in 1954 and is the oldest and largest day camp in Dane County, serving over 1000 children throughout the summer. Camp Shalom offers three sessions for campers going into Kindergarten - 5th grade. Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim (NOBO) offers two sessions for campers entering 6th - 9th grade. Our scholarship fund, providing full and partial scholarships, ensures we have never had to deny a child a summer camp experience because of financial need.

Credit: Photos above by Julia Matthews Photography

Meet Our Camp Shalom Director

Sam Toso joined our Jewish Federation of Madison staff team as Camp Shalom Director in 2020. She is excited to be heading into her fifth summer in the director position.

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Meet Camp Shalom Assistant Director of Staff Recruitment & Retention

Logan Bookstaff joined our team in December 2023 in this newly created year-round position. He has worked at Camp Shalom since 2018.

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Meet Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim (NOBO) Director

Stephanie Taylor joined the Jewish Federation of Madison staff team in February 2024 as the Director of Camp Shalom's Noar-Bogrim (NOBO). She brings her experience as a social worker, past camper, CIT, counselor, and current camper parent.

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Credit: Meet Our Camp Shalom Directors photos above by Julia Matthews Photography

Contact

Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus
(608) 669-5168
Camp Shalom Summer Office
campshalom@jewishmadison.org
Sam Toso, Camp Shalom Director
shalomdirector@jewishmadison.org

Camp Shalom Corporate Sponsors

We'd like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of the 2024 Camp Shalom Scholarship Fund. Their sponsorship has allowed many children to experience summer camp who would otherwise not have been able to afford the chance. Become A Corporate Sponsor >

SHALOM CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999)