“Every day is different, but the good stuff stays the same.” — Max
Seder Yom means daily agenda,
and it’s how we structure our regular days. On a normal day at Camp Tavor, you will experience a full day of summer fun. From hashkama (waking up) and our morning gathering at the toren (flagpole), to our tochnit erev (evening activity) and laila tov (good night), the day includes a little bit of everything.
Sample Schedule
Hashkama (waking up):
Campers wake each morning to music that is broadcast on the camp loudspeaker system. Counselors living in their tzrifim (cabins) or ohelim (tents) assist campers, as needed, in getting ready to greet a new day.
Mifkad Boker (morning flag raising):
Gathering at the toren (flagpole) to raise the American and Israeli flags is the first all-camp event of the day. Hodaot (announcements) are shared at this time as well.
Aruchat Boker (breakfast):
Campers take turns to help prepare, serve, and clean up the meal.
Avodah (labor):
A strong connection between the camp and campers is developed, and the dignity of work is honored during our one-hour morning work session. Each camper chooses a work project at the beginning of each session of camp such as gardening, animal care, woodworking, painting, and cleaning. Each camper is part of a work team throughout the session. For more information about avodah (labor), click here.
Peulat Shichva (age group program):
A two-hour activity every regular day is run exclusively within age groups. The time is used either for fun educational activities that promote our summer curriculum and theme, or for games and activities that promote group building and community. For more information about peulot (programs), click here.
Shira (singing):
During a thirty-minute block every regular day, we teach camp songs in Hebrew and English. Campers who already know songs help to teach, and new campers quickly get accustomed to our musical culture. We learn new songs every summer, so it’s always an adventure.
Aruchat Tzohoryim (lunch):
Campers take turns to help prepare, serve, and clean up the meal.
Minucha (rest):
Campers relax in their bunks and take time to write and read their mail.
Zman Sport (sport time):
A block of time every day is set aside for campers to choose from one of many sports offered. Sports vary by day, but often include soccer, basketball, swimming, boating, baseball, running, tennis, and sometimes bocce ball.
Ivrit (Hebrew):
Basic conversational Hebrew skills are taught each day at camp. Although just being at Camp Tavor helps most campers learn some conversational Hebrew, we divide into groups by Hebrew language ability and use more structured games and activities as fun and powerful tools for improving vocabulary in our community.
Chugim (clubs):
Campers choose interest groups at the beginning of the session and participate in them daily. Chugim vary each year based on counselor expertise, and generally range from Frisbee, to arts and crafts, music appreciation, and yoga. Click here for more information about chugim (clubs).
Mifkad Erev (evening flag lowering):
Gathering at the toren (flagpole) to lower the American and Israeli flags is the transition to evening programming. Hodaot (announcements) are shared at this time.
Aruchat Erev (dinner):
Campers take turns to help prepare, serve, and clean up the meal.
Tochnit Erev (evening program):
A one-to-two hour activity closes the day. This activity takes place either with the whole camp or by age group. Every evening is different, and can include anything from a camp-wide game of Capture the Flag or themed party, to a Camp Tavor Bowl (our very own game show), roller-skating in town, or a quiet, reflective small group activity.