WHAT IS BETAR?!?!

Betar is a Zionist youth movement that was founded in 1923 by Zeev Jabotinsky. Betar organises camps, seminars and weekly activities for thousands of Jewish youth all around the world. In Australia, we have three main branches in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, while we also hold activities on the Gold Coast in Byron Bay and on the Sunshine Coast.

Betar’s Winter Camp for years 3 – 10 is an amazing opportunity to form new bonds with students from all over Australia. It allows an individual to feel connected to their Jewish Identity and Israel. Activities include whacky challenges, extremely fun activities, deep discussions, various sporting and recreation activities and a whole lot more!

Message from Roshei Machane (Head of Camp)

Winter Camp is on its way! We hope you are all excited and ready for a camp that will, undoubtedly, have the MOST ruach (spirit) ever seen on a Betar camp!

Camp will be full of enjoyable, exciting activities for kidsfrom grades 2 – 10 to enjoy! With activities ranging from sport and recreation, arts and craft, Israel’s history, Hebrew, Israel today and Betar ideology, Machane La’Gaat Bashamayim (meaning Camp ‘Touch the Sky’) promises to have you soaring to the greatest heights.

Machane La’gaat Bashamayim aims to give a voice to the youth, to encourage all chanichim (participants) to reach to their greatest potential and to instil a confidence in the leaders of our future. Through education and bonding activities, Machane La’gaat Bashamayim will, like it’s name suggests, be a campwhere you can ‘touch the sky’. Through fun, energy, creativity and spirit, this camp guarantees to have you screaming for more!

We can’t wait to see you then!

Tiffany Davis and Tal Frisch

Roshei Machane

Wintercamp.nsw@betar.org.au

Cost (Back to Top)

Betar is a not-for profit organisation and prices are as low as possible, while still covering costs.

$385 per child

Early bird SPECIAL register before the 15th of May and recieve $20 discount!

Bring a friend that has never been to Betar before and receive an additional

$20 Discount!

Cost includes: transport, kosher meals, accommodation, a complete program of activities, a surprise souvenir and more! Betar is a non-profit organisation and prices are kept as low as possible. Donations are welcome and appreciated.

NOTE: It is Betar’s policy that no child should be excluded from any of our activities or camps due to financial disadvantage. Should you have any serious financial issues or difficulties please do not hesitate to contact Tammi Nothman (Treasurer of Betar NSW) on 0412 997 150 or our Shaliach Yoni Issahary (Israel Emissary) on 0402 600 356. We will do our best to accommodate you. (Confidentiality is assured)

Please indicate which discounts have been claimed together with payment & application. Thank you!

Payment Options

Cash:       Contact Tal Frisch if wanting to pay by cash.

Cheque: Payable to ‘Betar NSW’

Electronic Bank Transfer: Please put Child’s full name in the description! Account Name: Betar Sydney BSB:06 2236 Account no: 0090 1322

Medical Form, Application/Indemnity form & payment should be sent to:

Betar NSW PO Box 855 Bondi Junction NSW, 1355

Note: Do not send cash. Cash payments can be collected upon request.

Registration (Back to Top)

Online Registration You can register online here

Registration by Mail

If you would prefer you can download the campforms here . Print them off, fill them in and send them back to;

Camp Brochure

Application Form

Medical Form

Betar NSW Winter Camp PO Box 855 Bondi Junction, NSW, 1355

Indemnity & Release

Due to legal requirements; The participant of the camp is required to agree to this indemnity.

You must print, sign and send back the form below to be a participant on camp.

Download Indemnity Form

Transport (Back to Top) DROP OFF East Monday 4th July 10.15am, [Details on locations wil be sent to registered campers for security reasons]

North Monday 4th July, 10.45am, [Details on locations wil be sent to registered campers for security reasons]

PICK UP Sunday 8th July (Address will be disclosed at Drop Off)

Pack List (Back to Top)

What to Bring Betar advises you clearly label your clothes. As a Winter camp, it’s important that you bring warm clothes! The following items are required for the duration of camp:

·         Sleeping bag ·         Pillow case/Pillow ·         Pyjamas ·         Clothes for 7 days (underwear, socks, t-shirts, pants, shorts) ·         Jeans (essential to bring at least 1 pair) ·         Clothes for shabbat ·         Jumper/jacket ·         Kippah (boys) ·         Betar Chultzah/Uniform

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Optional ·          Camera ·          Dress up Costumes ·          Money for Tuckshop

Swimming costume

·         Hat and sunscreen ·         Toiletries ·         Towel ·         Runners/closed shoes ·         Insect repellent ·         Torch ·         Plastic bag for laundry ·         Clothes that can get dirty ·         Medications

The Pack List is only the bare minimum that should be brought on camp.

Optional

Money for Tuckshop, Camera, Dress Up Costumes

Medication Any Medication that your child requires should be clearly labeled with storing and dosage instructions and handed to Rosh Machane at the start of Camp. This Medication will be dispensed, when required, by the First Aid Officer.

What Not To Bring – Mobile Phones, Ipods, or other expensive toys are advised not to be brought. Betar cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage of such items. – Nuts, or any product containing nuts are banned under Australia law, from all camps in Australia. Please ensure to check all food and soap products before packing. – Non-Kosher food or lollies. Betar camps are kosher and aim to provide a kosher environment for all chanichim. – Energy drinks are not to be brought or consumed during camp. – Any person found in possession of the following will be asked to leave the campsite at their own expense with no refund: cigarettes, alcohol, knives stink bombs, illicit substances, smoke bombs or any other incendiary device or weapons.

Food & Resources (Back to Top) Food

All Betar Australia camps and functions are kept fully kosher. On camp we provide chanichim (kids) with 3 meals per day as well as snacks and drinks as required.

Tuckshop

A tuckshop is run intermittently throughout the camp where chanichim can purchase various snacks and drinks.

First Aid

There is a First Aid Officer and full First Aid Kit on all Betar Camps. If your child is taking any medication, or has any condition/allergy that we need to know about, PLEASE INCLUDE IT IN YOUR MEDICAL APPLICATION FORM.

Betar is friendly to special needs, or children with disabilities. If your child has special needs, or a disability, please contact to us well ahead of camp so that we can plan accordingly.