summer program
Camp Shomria is a humanistic Jewish camp whose values are clearly evident in the activities run for the campers. The structure of the six weeks is usually divided into different categories that all relate to a theme. The activities are then written to reflect this theme while simultaneously relating to our ideology.
At camp we have a philosophy of giving chanichim a well-rounded experience. We mix fun and education, and let everyone have the opportunity to both do things that they like and get out of their comfort zone in a space that is encouraging and inclusive. Everyone at some point will play our camp-favorite sport, “gaga” but will also spend some time trying out line dancing and Israeli folk dancing! Our Rosh Chinuch (Head of Education) and Rosh Tarbut (Head of Culture/Games) work tirelessly before the summer to craft together curriculums that guide our education and activities in a way that is engaging and innovative, and that brings current cultural discussion to our chanichim. We also give our madrichim (counselors) space to bring their personal passions and creativity to camp; they work alongside our Roshim to develop programming by drawing on their skills as youth-movement leaders and informal educators. Find out more on our Educational Philosophy.
At camp we have a philosophy of giving chanichim a well-rounded experience. We mix fun and education, and let everyone have the opportunity to both do things that they like and get out of their comfort zone in a space that is encouraging and inclusive. Everyone at some point will play our camp-favorite sport, “gaga” but will also spend some time trying out line dancing and Israeli folk dancing! Our Rosh Chinuch (Head of Education) and Rosh Tarbut (Head of Culture/Games) work tirelessly before the summer to craft together curriculums that guide our education and activities in a way that is engaging and innovative, and that brings current cultural discussion to our chanichim. We also give our madrichim (counselors) space to bring their personal passions and creativity to camp; they work alongside our Roshim to develop programming by drawing on their skills as youth-movement leaders and informal educators. Find out more on our Educational Philosophy.
2019 theme
Every year the counselors choose a cool theme to frame the summer in that guides a lot of our bigger cultural events. This year we have chosen the theme in honor of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, which took place in Bethel Woods only 10 minutes from our camp! Kids can get ready for throwback music sessions, tie-dye, and discussions on counter-culture.