What is camp all about? Is it simply just fun and games. Is it just about kids running around having

a catch and enjoying a summer off from yeshiva? Is it just a place to send our children during the

summer to keep them busy (and out of our hair)?



Playing ball and having fun in a structured Torah environment are commendable aspects of camp

life. But camp transcends these basic goals and accomplishes a much higher mission. Camp is

about elevating our children, giving them confidence, raising their awareness of their contribution

to Klal Yisroel, teaching them the results of concerted teamwork, giving them the life skills of living

with others, and allowing them to bask in the thrill of reaching a hard earned achievement. In

short, camp can be a very positive part of the successful development of children. Camp can be

a vital tool in teaching children important skills for success in life.