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August 28 – 30, 2026
The Colorado Kehillah Retreat at JCC Ranch Camp is an opportunity for participating Colorado Jewish organizations to connect within their communities and celebrate Jewish life as a region. Join us for a camp style getaway and to connect with the broader Rocky Mountain Jewish community.
Please note: While most of JCC Ranch Camp’s programs are open to all, the Colorado Kehillah Retreat is for partnering synagogues and communities ONLY.
Interested in bringing your small Jewish community to the next Colorado Kehillah Retreat? Please reach out.
- Times to connect within your community and times to collaborate with other Colorado Jewish communities
- Classic camp activities for all ages including sports, hiking, and tie-dye
- A special Shabbat evening and dinner designed in collaboration with participating communities
- Delicious kosher meals and snacks
- Access to Ranch Camp’s beautiful nature escape including miles of trails and dark night skies
Private Housing
Each community will have access to a dedicated block of private housing options. These options are best suited for those seeking a quieter nature escape or require access to an exclusive space. All private housing options include access to a private full bathroom. Linens are included in all private spaces.
Shared Housing
In addition, each community will have access to a dedicated block of shared housing options, most commonly our classic summer camp cabins. These cabins are the best way to connect with more members of our community and get the core summer camp experience. These options are a brief walk from shared bathhouses. Your community will coordinate bunking assignments for the shared housing options. Linens are not included in shared housing spaces, bring your own pillows, linens, or sleeping bags!
Our 2026 participating communities will be added to this tab as they are announced.
Interested in bringing your small Jewish community to the next Colorado Kehillah Retreat? Please reach out.
FAQs
Do I need to be a ranch camper to attend?
Everyone from our participating communities is welcome to attend this event! Each community is managing their own registration process, but no prior Ranch Camp experience is required. We are excited to have everyone joining us!
Travel and packing
Ranch Camp is located about an hour and fifteen minutes from the Denver Metro area and may be further from your local community. If you have questions about the best driving directions from your area please reach out to us or your community coordinator.
Ranch Camp does not offer transportation to our site for this retreat. If you need assistance coordinating travel to this retreat, please contact your community’s coordinator.
Packing:
- Make sure to bring at least one water bottle per person. Hydration is key to a successful camp experience
- Plan to pack in layers for warm days, cool evenings, and the chance of rain
- Sun protection is essential! Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
- Bring whatever outfits will help you feel your best for a camp Shabbat!
- If you are staying in shared housing, make sure to bring your own pillows, towels, linens, or sleeping bags!
- Linens are included in all private spaces.
General Site Questions
Security – We will have a security guard on-site 24/7 during this event monitoring access to our facility
Wi-fi – There is wi-fi internet access at several locations throughout the property to stay in touch with the outside world, but we encourage everyone to take advantage of the camp space and unplug.
Pets – Pets are not allowed on our site during this retreat. Service and emotional support animals can be accommodated in accordance with ADA guidelines if advance notice is given.
Accessibility – Ranch Camp is built on a historic ranch property with unpaved and uneven paths throughout the campus. There is ramp or flat access to our major program spaces and some housing spaces at camp. Transportation across the site may be available at scheduled times for those with mobility concerns if advance notice is given. If you have additional questions about access or mobility concerns, please reach out.
I still have questions
We are happy to chat more about this event, reach out to us at ranchcamp@jccdenver.org
How can I bring my community?
If you would like to bring your community to future Colorado Kehillah Retreats please reach out to us at ranchcamp@jccdenver.org. We would love to have you join us!