Our Mission
“As was mentioned several times, there is a special advantage in the education that is received in the summer camps, one that is even greater than the education that is received in the schools. Being that in the summer camps the child is found in an atmosphere of Judaism and holiness throughout the 24 hours of the day (not only for a few hours a day as in school) and not just for one day, but for a continuous period, i.e. several weeks, it is understood that in such an environment the educational effect is much greater. So much so that during this period he goes from “strength to strength” in all aspects of Judaism and holiness.”
“In such summer camps [such as those mentioned above] there is stronger emphasis that physicality and spirituality are not in contradiction and conflict with each other, on the contrary, they help one another – for a healthy and rested body comes together with an increase in holy matters. These two aspects together create a healthy and successful summer camp in both physical and spiritual matters.”
“During the summer days, many children have much free time because the school that they study in during the rest of the year is closed (for whatever reason it may be). Therefore, there are several more free hours every day, specifically on Shabbos and Erev Shabbos. Since it is not advisable to leave a child with spare time devoid of Jewish content – although the child may not realize this, in truth, if there is no Jewish content, the time is “empty” (as emphasized many times in our Torah which is called “the Torah of Life” – [which means] directives for life) – therefore there is an obligation to use out this time with proper content.”
“This is the Ma’ala of camp, which in a certain sense can be a better educational experience than the rest of the year.”
“This type of activity is much easier to elevate to holiness. This is the uniqueness of camp—that it is created for the physical rejuvenation of children under Bar mitzvah. To take this even further: Since this is the very nature of camp, it drags with it even those who are above Bar Mitzvah and elevates everything they do in Gan Yisroel. The campers will go on from here and bring what they learned in camp, and all the added Yiras Shamayim, home with them to their parents and siblings and the whole family.”
“This is a unique Ma’ala of camp even compared to the school year. In camp, the children live for an extended time in an atmosphere of holiness and Yiddishkeit, with no possibility of negative influences from foreign winds. In this time it is possible to imbue the campers with a spirit of Yiddishkeit more than during the rest of the year, in a way that the good influence of camp will even affect the rest of the year.”
