Camp Alonim

This is the Day -- our mishlachat arrives from Israel! We're so excited to welcome our Israeli Staff Members to Camp Alonim this summer!

Drumroll please.....presenting our Department Heads for Summer 2026: Performing Arts Director, Jenny; Art Director, Vanessa; Cooking Director, Miriam; Ropes Manager, Matan; Outdoor Adventure Manager, Margarita; Dance Director, Orly; Music Director, Micah; Food Service Manager, Zach; Tech Director, Benji; Head Lifeguard, Maya; Office Manager, Marci; Teva Director, Michael; Equestrian Director, Sonny; Equestrian Manager, Malika; Aquatics and Outdoor Activities Director, Coach K.

After a long week, we wanted to express our immense gratitude to the firefighters who protected Brandeis and our neighboring communities in and around Simi Valley. Through their incredible bravery and meticulous work, the Sandy Fire is now at 94% containment and camp is safe and ready to welcome nearly 1,000 campers for another incredible Alonim summer in just a few weeks. While this week was incredibly challenging, we once again saw evidence that our oft-repeated phrase "camp people show up" is more than just something we say -- we saw how our wonderful Brandeis-Bardin and Alonim community members supported one another through this difficult experience. Once again, we express our deep gratitude to the firefighters and first responders who fought to keep our beloved home safe.

Sandy Fire Update: The Brandeis-Bardin Campus remains under evacuation orders. Fire crews remained onsite throughout the night, and authorities are reporting 30% containment. Conditions continue to move in the right direction. Out of an abundance of caution, fire crews will remain on campus again tonight.

Due to the observance of Shavuot and Shabbat, this will be our last communication until Sunday. Should an emergent situation arise, we will share updates as needed over the holiday and weekend.

We remain deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders working to keep our beloved Brandeis-Bardin Campus safe.

Camp Alonim Community Update

We are grateful to share that there is currently no active fire on the Brandeis-Bardin Campus. Fire crews remain onsite and will continue monitoring conditions overnight out of an abundance of caution.

Our staff, residents, and animals are safe, and the campus continues to be secured in close partnership with fire authorities and emergency personnel.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in, reached out, and kept our community in your thoughts. We will continue to share updates as needed.

Camp Alonim Community: The Brandeis-Bardin Campus remains under mandatory evacuation orders overnight due to the Sandy Fire. The campus has been secured, and all non-essential staff and residents have been safely evacuated. Animals have been cared for, and our Torah scrolls have been safely moved.

Fire crews, engines, and security personnel remain onsite throughout the night as a precautionary measure, while the AJU emergency response team continues to monitor conditions closely with local authorities.

Thank you for your care, concern, and support. We will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

Thank you for the outpouring of concern from the community for our beloved Brandeis-Bardin Campus, home to Camp Alonim. The Sandy Fire is currently burning west of the campus, and we are closely monitoring the situation in communication with local authorities. At this time, the campus is safe. We will continue to share updates and any needs as we learn more.

We’re grateful for the many excellent healthcare professionals working to keep campers safe and healthy each summer. Camp Alonim is lucky to have our Health Center Coordinator Nurse Cindy, Charge Nurse Heather, and Charge Nurse Nicole leading the way in our Health Center in Summer 2026.

Every summer our Camper Care Team works hard to ensure camp is a safe and secure environment for all our campers. Our Lead Camp Parent Renee has been working for over 20 years and is joined by fellow Camp Parents Beth, Caitlin, Daniela, and Natalie in caring for our campers and helping them thrive at Alonim. Michal (LCSW) and Jen (PsyD) round out our camper care and support team to set our campers up for success this summer.

YACHAD ON YOUR FEET! Check out our incredible Yachad Advisors for summer 2026: Ashlyn, Avron, Rhylan, and Zach! We’re so excited for all four of them to steer our Yachad through the process of self-discovery, leadership growth, and creating Jewishly that embodies the Yachad Program.