About Camp Tavor
- MISSION
To provide an inclusive community where kids have fun being themselves while developing a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility, a caring connection with Israel, and a positive personal Jewish identity. Learn More »
- HISTORY
The first Midwest Habonim camp was opened in 1936, Camp Tel Chai, by Chicago Habonim members in New Buffalo, MI. Tel Chai was destroyed by fire in 1944 ...Learn More »
- Jewish Community
A goal of Camp Tavor programming is for campers to create their own meaningful Jewish community. Learn More »
- HABONIM DROR
Habonim Dror is an international Jewish youth movement established in 1935. Today, thousands of campers from around the world attend Habonim Dror camps and year round programming in their hometowns. Read More »
- CHOOSING TAVOR
“I trust Tavor with my child - there is no higher praise one can give. Kids there "friend" others not with cell phones, text and electronics, but with song, work, and dance. Each has the chance to lead, laugh, and love.” Read More »
- BEING GREEN
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is a theme at Tavor, expressed in our choices, such as our garden, composting, our lighting and junk art or Jart.Learn More »