Shalom Chaverim!

For years Habonim Dror have been providing Jewish youth with an opportunity to come on camp and learn about their Jewish heritage in unique and exciting ways. Camp is an ideal way for you to spend the summer holidays providing a fun, informal setting where you will have the chance to meet new people and make some of the best friends you will ever have.

We aim to create an inspiring machaneh (camp) and to run original and educational peulot (activities). We pride ourselves on making the topics interesting, relevant, and unique to our chanichinm. Days on camp are always packed, but there is always free time to give everyone a breather! By pooling everyone’s money together into a kupah (kitty) system, everybody can experience the value of equality and sharing which helps everyone feel part of Habonim Dror’s warm and friendly atmosphere.

Each machaneh (camp) is run by highly trained, passionate leaders who tailor each camp to the specific age group of the chanichim. Many of our leaders have participated in our year-long scheme in Israel as well as hadracha (leadership) seminar, weekends, and other camps. These provide them with the knowledge and experience needed to successfully run Habonim Dror activities.

Please do not let finances be an issue; Habonim Dror will never turn down an applicant who cannot genuinely afford the full price of our camps. We operate a subsidy scheme in the strictest confidence. Please tick the box on the application form to receive a subsidy form.

If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0208 209 2111 or email me here

Victoria Gilbert
Camps Organiser, Habonim Dror

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How to Apply:

Select the camp for which your child is eligible. Complete, detach and send the application form (without forgetting to read and sign the declaration on the reverse) and medical form, along with a deposi to: Summer Camps 2009, Platinum House, Gabriel Mews, Crewys Road, London, NW2 2GD. Please not that incorrect or incomplete forms may be considered invalid. PLEASE DO NOT FAX THESE FORMS. If you are applying for more than one child, please either request additional forms, or photocopy both sides of the application form and medical form.

Payment:
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. NO PLACES WILL BE RESERVED WITHOUT A DEPOSIT. All fees must be paid in full by Friday 8th May. Any money outstanding after this date will result in a surcharge of 10% being added, unless prior arrangement for payment has been made. Full payment must be received before the commencement of camp. Habonim Dror reserves the right to impose a surcharge in response to circumstances beyond our control.

Cancellations:
Cancellations made before Friday 8th May will result in the loss of the non-refundable £100 deposit. No refund will be given for cancellations made after this date, unless due to exceptional circumstances.

Insurance:
Insurance is included in the price of the camp; full details of our insurance policy will be sent to you with the travel and kit details. Should you feel that our policy is not satisfactory, we advise you to take out your own cover.

Travel: 
All prices include the cost of travel from one of our UK pick-up points. Please contact Victoria to make alternative travel arrangements if necessary, and note that you may be liable for any extra costs.

Mas Chaver (membership):
All applicants must hold Mas Chaver to attend camp. Mas Chaver runs for 12 months from 1st September 2008 to 31st August 2009.

Donations:
We operate a subsidy scheme which relies on donations and we appreciate contributions of any amount- you can add this in the appropriate box on the application form.

Food:
All meals are vegetarian or fish, which provides a varied and healthy diet. Habonim Dror also operates a NO NUTS policy on all camps, however, we cannot guarantee that all products used are nut free. Please include any food allergies on the medical form.

Cultural Judiasm:
Habonim Dror identifies itself as a culturally Jewish youth movement. We are not affiliated to any denomination, (i.e. orthodox, reform, liberal, etc.) Shabbat is very important to us and we always strive to create a special Shabbat atmosphere and try to avoid driving.

Please contact Victoria here or on 0208 209 2111 if you have any queries regarding the application process.