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Camp Dora Golding

Independent Orthodox

About This Camp

Founded in 1925, Camp Dora Golding is the oldest Orthodox Jewish camp in the United States — celebrating 100 years of incredible summers. Nestled on a magnificent 156-acre campus in the Pocono Mountains, CDG combines thrilling programming with Torah values. Exceptional facilities include an NBA-size basketball gym, Olympic pool, mini golf, zip line, and a go-kart track. Over 10,000 boys have called CDG home.

Highlights

Oldest Orthodox camp in America — est. 1925
156 acres in Pocono Mountains
NBA-size gym + Olympic pool
Zip line & go-kart track
Alumni: Yaakov Shwekey & Mordechai Shapiro

Sessions

2-week
4-week
8-week

Jewish Character

This is a Modern Orthodox / Yeshivish program. All programming, dining, and daily life reflect authentic Orthodox Jewish values — glatt kosher meals, full Shabbos observance, daily tefillah, and Torah learning.

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