Welcome to Machane Matok
Are you in Grades 7-12 (in 2025) and looking for a way to make your summer holidays just a little bit sweeter? Well look no further, Machane Matok is the perfect place for you! Come join us for nine unforgettable days filled with friendship, laughter, and learning!
So, grab your friends, pack your sweetest spirit, and join us for a fed camp that’s guaranteed to take the cake (and the candy).
We can’t wait to see you there! Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t be shy to reach out to our amazing camp roshim!
Camp Roshim: Stav & Hannah
fed@betar.org.au
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 of personal items.
Cost
Betar acts as a not-for-profit organisation and prices are kept as low as possible.
Recommended Flights
Below are the recommended flights for interstate Channies and were the cheapest suitable option at the time of search. You are welcome to book alternative flights, however please ensure you notify the Camp Roshim. Should you wish to take different flights please ensure they arrive by 10am on the 7th and depart no earlier than 2:30pm on the 15th. Please email fed@betar.org.au with any concerns or questions.
Sydney:
Wednesday 7 January 2026
VA921
8:30am – 9:00am
Thursday 15 January 2026
JQ821
3:05pm -5:40pm
Melbourne:
Wednesday 7 January 2026
VA313
8:10am – 9:20am
Thursday 15 January 2026
JQ571
4:00pm – 7:20pm
Forms
Copies of these documents are also attached to the sign-up form. 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 Nathan Manne (Federal Betar Gizbar) at 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
Hannah & Stav
Email correspondence for all states through: fed@betar.org.au
Rosh Hanhagah Artzit:
Please contact Hannah if you have any general questions/enquiries about Betar Australia.