Welcome to Jamboree LEHA’IR!!
Announcing our once in every 10 Jamboree Camp! Brought to you by Em, Josh and Nathan, This camp brings together all years from Grade 2-12 across all parts of Australia to Jamboree Leha’ir. So make sure to keep your calendar from January 6th free so you can join us this camp and go bananas!
Can’t wait to see you all there,
From your excited Roshim, Em, Josh and Nathan
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 environment 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.
*Grades 11-12 are involved as madrichim for the first half of camp
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:
- 6 Jan: Flight must arrive at BNE airport prior to 9am
- 10 Jan: Flight must depart at BNE airport after 4:30pm
- 15 Jan: Flight must depart at BNE airport after 4:30pm
6th Jan Flight MUST LAND BY 9AM
syd – bris flight # VA917 8am – 8:30am
mel – bris flight # VA309 7:10am – 8:20am
10th Jan Flight MUST LEAVE AFTER 4:30PM
bris – syd flight # VA970 5:05pm – 7:40pm
bris – mel flight # VA346 5:55pm – 9:15pm
15th Jan Flight MUST LEAVE AFTER 4:30PM
bris – syd flight # VA966 4:35pm – 7:10pm
bris – mel flight # VA346 5:55pm – 9:15pm
Click below to view our full flight booking guide, detailing all the steps you need to take to secure your child’s flight with us!
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 (Betar Australia Treasurer) by email 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 at fed@betar.org.au
Rosh Hanhagah Artzit:
Please contact Emily if you have any general questions/enquiries about Betar Australia.
Emily – Australia@betar.org.au