Welcome to Machane KHOLMIM!!
Hey everyone! Ariel and Ruby here – your Betar Australia federal camp roshim! We are so excited to see you all on camp! Betar Federal camp is all about bringing everyone from different states together and connecting with the other people in your tsevet from different states. So if you are in grades 7-12 (as of 2024) and are from ANYWHERE in Australia, then this is the camp for you! We have so many fun activities planned out and would hate for you to miss out! So sign up now before spots are filled up! We can’t wait to see you there!
Tel Chai from your roshim,
Ariel and Ruby
What to Bring
Participants will be expected to have enough clothing for the full extent of camp. If any items are forgotten we will do our best to accommodate however to avoid issues please ensure your children have everything they need when coming on camp.
Full Packing List- Sleeping bag
- Pillow, pillowcase and fitted sheet
- Pyjamas
- Clothes for every day (underwear, socks, pants, shorts)
- Shabbat clothes
- Dark Jeans/trousers (at least one pair is essential)
- Jumper/jacket
- Clothes to get dirty/messy in
- Kippah (optional)
- Betar Chultzah (if you don’t have one they are will be available for purchase for $35)
- Toiletries
- Towel/s
- Runners and closed shoes
- Torch
- Medication (if needed)
- Mobile phones (For below yr 7), iPod’s or other expensive toys.
- Nuts or any products containing nuts are banned under Australian law, from all camps in Australia. Please ensure to check all food products before packing.
- Non-Kosher food or lollies. Betar camps are kosher, and aim to provide a kosher enviroment for all chanichim. Non-kosher food will be confiscated.
- Energy drinks such as V and Red Bull and chewing gum are not to be brought to or consumed during camp at all.
- Any person found in possession of the following may be asked to leave the campsite at their own expense with no refund: stink bombs, smoke bombs, cigarettes, alcohol, knives or weapons of any kind and illicit substances.
Betar does not take responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items.
Cost
| Early Bird Special (Sign up before 1/11) | Standard Price (Sign up before 15/12) | Late Price (Sign up after 15/12) | |
| Sydney | 1000 | 1025 | 1050 |
| Brisbane | 875 | 900 | 925 |
| Melbourne | 875 | 875 | 875 |
Betar acts as a not-for-profit organisation and prices are kept as low as possible. Please note that any price discrepancies between states are due to travel costs.
Recommended Flights
*Please note these flights often change, we are doing our best to stay on top of this.
If you wish to book a different flight please ensure they adhere to the following times:
TBA
Forms
Copies of these documents are also embedded within the sign-up form. If you have had issues using the online form please download and fill out the below documents. All forms must be completed IN FULL otherwise your child will not be allowed to attend camp. Please complete, sign, scan, and email to the roshim of camp fed@betar.org.au
Payment Methods:
CHEQUES:
Payable to “Betar Australia Youth Movement”.
Please send your cheque addressed to
Betar VIC
2/4 Maple Street, Caulfield South, 3162
ELECTRONIC BANK TRANSFER:
Please put your child’s full name in the transfer description.
Account Name: Betar Australia
Account BSB: 063-128
Account No: 1055-0445
Description: “Name of camper/s”
PLEASE NOTE: No child will be able to come on camp without submitting their forms and payment.
Financial Assistance:
We believe no child should be excluded from participating in Betar activities, regardless of their financial situation. If payment poses a problem, please do not hesitate to contact Millie Noden (Federal Betar Gizbarit) on treasurer@betar.org.au
Confidentiality is always assured.
Contact
If you have any more enquiries or concerns about camp please contact the Roshim (Heads) of camp with the details below:
Camp Roshim
Ruby & Ariel
Email correspondence for all states through: fed@betar.org.au
Rosh Hanhagah Artzit:
Please contact Ariel if you have any general questions/enquiries about Betar Australia or COVID-19 specific questions.
Ariel Berger – australia@betar.org.au