SESSION DATES – 2026
Full Summer (7 Weeks):
Sunday, June 28 –
Sunday, August 16
1st Session (4 Weeks):
Sunday, June 28 –
Sunday, July 26
*2026 Visiting Day*
July 19th
2nd Session (3 Weeks):
Sunday, July 26 –
Sunday, August 16
Chaperoned Flights
We will be offering chaperoned flights from Georgia and Florida in Summer 2026. If you are interested in a chaperoned flight, please contact us upon enrollment to express your interest and provide us with the necessary information needed.
Tuition Discount
We offer a premier camp experience with incredibly competitive rates! Our Loyalty & 1st Time Family Discount is available to both returners and new members of our camp community. This discount reduces tuition by $500 for a full summer or $250 per session. Loyalty expires right after Labor Day on September 5th, 2025, and 1st Time Family expires on November 1st, 2025. Please note that the loyalty discounts will not show up on your family account until after a deposit is applied.
Extension Policy
The Full season rate is only available until June 1st. Any extension from Ist session to 2nd Session by a returning camper will be charged the second session rate. For example, if you have a 7th-grade camper who wants to extend, you will not pay the difference of $6,650 to $10,450, which is $3,800. Instead, you will pay the second session rate of $5,950 to extend.
Refund Policy
For returning campers, full refunds are available up until January 15th. For campers starting camp for the 1st time, full refunds are available up until February 1st. Between January 15th and May 15th, we will retain the $1,000 deposit for any cancellations. As of May 16th, there are no refunds or rollover credits for cancellations or session changes.
Credit Card Fees
Please note, a service charge of 3% will be applied to all credit card transactions. As many of you know, this has become a standard business practice in New York State when paying with a credit card, as it allows businesses to cover the 3% fee that the credit card company is charging. This charge does not and will not apply to other payment forms such as cash, checks, debit cards, or ACH payments.
Camp Rates
| Grade Fall 2026 | Full | 1st Session | 2nd Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st – 5th | $9,650 | $6,325 | $5,525 |
| 6th – 7th | $10,450 | $6,650 | $5,950 |
| 8th – 10th | $11,250 | $7,200 | $7,200* |
| 11th (LITs) | $12,150 | n/a | n/a |
No enrollment will be accepted without a deposit. No exceptions.
*Second session 8th-10th price has been matched to first session to account for extended overnight trips
The Poyntelle Difference
At Camp Poyntelle, we provide an exceptional, premier overnight Jewish camp experience at an affordable rate, simply because that’s what is most important to us – so much so that it is at the core of our mission and values. Thankfully, our parent agency, Commonpoint Queens, and our long-time partner, the UJA Federation of NY, share our commitment to providing outstanding – and affordable – Jewish summer experiences. As a result of our combined efforts, the only thing missing at Camp Poyntelle is the additional expense to families. Our goal is to continue sharing our summer home and transformative experiences with as many families as we can – not only those who can afford to pay more. Click here if you would like to learn more about the Poyntelle Difference for your family.
Camp Poyntelle & the One Happy Camper Grant
We proudly support funded OHC grants for 1st timers, which are supported by community partners or PJ Library. Save up to $1000 – Apply Today! To learn more about your eligibility, please visit the link below. Campers must be enrolled at Camp Poyntelle prior to applying for the OHC grant.
Financial Assistance
Poyntelle Scholarships are given through our parent agency – Commonpoint Queens. Based on our competitive pricing structure, fiscal assistance will only be available for campers 6th grade and above. To maximize our funds and reach more interested families, we have decided to use “FACTS” Management Company Grants to collect financial and tax information from families seeking assistance. FACTS will perform a financial analysis of the required paperwork and recommend a Scholarship based on the fiscal needs of each specific family. Our goal is to ensure that our funds are being used where most needed, allowing more families to experience the joy, warmth, and spirit of Camp Poyntelle.
When applying for FACTS, instead of looking for Camp Poyntelle as your camp/school, please look for Central Queens/Samuel Field Y and choose that option (this is where Commonpoint, our Parent Organization, operates out of).
