Between touching the sky on our high-ropes challenge course, camping out under the stars,

Between touching the sky on our high-ropes challenge course, camping out under the stars, learning a new dance or song with friends, playing any number of sports, jumping around on the trampoline in our lake, swimming in the pool, and more, the fun at Camp Havaya never ends! 

At Camp Havaya, we have archery, arts and crafts, basketball, birthday celebrations, camping, canoeing, concerts, cooking, dance, drama, experiential Judaism, farming, football, Ga-Ga, gardening, high and low ropes courses, hiking, street hockey, Israeli dancing, knitting, painting, singing, soccer, softball, swimming, talent shows, tennis, tikkun olam (social action), Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball … and so much more!

Here’s how a “typical” day looks….

7:30 a.m.

Boker Tov

Good Morning

We work hard to make sure that each camper can play hard. Every detail is in place so that they can have the time of their life—every single day.

8:00 a.m.

Aseyfah / Shakharit

Morning Gathering / Services

Some mornings we share a song and a story. Other mornings we have a short musical service. Once a week, campers choose their own ways into prayer. Some days there are morning games where general silliness is the rule and other days we do Zumba. Whatever happens, it’s a great way to get the blood flowing and prepare everyone for a fun and exciting day.

8:30 a.m.

Arukhat Boker

Breakfast

Campers sit together with their cabin to begin the day with a delicious and healthy breakfast.

Sample Menu

Arukhat Boker Menu

Breakfast Menu
  • Warm croissant sandwich with fried egg and cheese
  • Shakshouka (Israeli breakfast of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and eggs)
  • Breakfast burrito
  • Waffles and syrup
  • Scrambled eggs and hash browns
  • Our breakfast bar is available daily, including cottage cheese, fresh berries, hot and cold cereals (with dairy and Soy milk), hard boiled eggs, and cheese

Soynut butter, jelly, and whole wheat bread are available throughout the day, as is fresh fruit.

9:15 a.m.

Nikayon

Clean Up

Clean-up contests (with prizes, of course!) help make daily “chores” more fun and rewarding.

9:45 a.m.

Middot

Experiential Jewish Programming

Campers focus in fun and engaging ways on values, tikkun olam (social action), Israel, and “hot topics” that impact their lives throughout the year. From choosing values through jelly beans and ice cream to board games about living in two civilizations with dice the size of your head, we encourage each camper to explore our traditions and today’s world to discover what being Jewish means to them.

10:45 a.m.

Sports

Soccer, basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, street hockey, ga-ga, volleyball, softball, lacrosse, kickball, and more.

11:45 a.m.

Omanut

Arts

During the course of the week, campers learn from visiting artists-in-residence, cook amazing food (often with vegetables from our garden), sing new songs and old favorites, create works of art in one of our studios, try out Israeli dances, and find their creative side.

12:45 p.m.

Arukhat Tzohorayim

Lunch

With open seating, campers can sit with friends from home, older siblings, or a favorite counselor.

Sample Menu

Arukhat Tzohorayim Menu

Lunch Menu
  • Grilled cheese, tomato soup, and homemade kale chips
  • Vegetable quiche, chickpea salad, and quinoa salad
  • Cheese pizza with topping bar (including sauteed onions, mushrooms, and peppers)
  • Potato latkes and cheese blintzes, served with applesauce and sour cream
  • Salad bar

Soynut butter, jelly, and whole wheat bread are available throughout the day, as is fresh fruit.

Our fresh and plentiful salad bar is out at every lunch and dinner. What we offer changes daily: romaine lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, olives, beets, baby corn, edamame, cheese, avocado, mushrooms, black beans, mandarin oranges, tuna, and hummus are some of the most popular offerings.

1:30 p.m.

Shuk

Canteen

All campers are given funds to “purchase” Camp Havaya gear such as sweatshirts, stuffed animals, and water bottles, along with toiletries and any other needed items. No food is sold at the shuk!

1:45 p.m.

M’nukhah

Rest Hour

With such a busy day, we all need a rest!

2:45 p.m.

Mayim

Aquatics

Swimming lessons in our heated pool, boating on the lake, jumping on the water trampoline and blob, standup paddle boarding, and more fun in the water.

3:45 p.m.

Breira 1

Electives

Campers of all ages choose from nearly 30 different activities. From archery to sewing to Magic the Gathering, from journalism to Zumba to swim team, from lacrosse to Quidditch to painting, there’s something for everyone. After two weeks, campers choose new electives for the second half of the session.

4:30 p.m.

Hofshi

Free Time

All of camp gathers together to hang out, swim, play ga-ga, or just sit under a tree and read … and, of course, to have a snack.

5:15 p.m.

Breira 2

Electives

Like before, campers choose from nearly 20 different activities each week. Harim campers (entering freshmen and sophomores) spend this time hanging out in the Eco-Village.

6:00 p.m.

Miklakhot

Showers
6:45 p.m.

Arukhat Erev

Dinner

Campers sit together with their cabin for another delicious meal – and for weekly theme nights.

Sample Menu

Arukhat Erev Menu

Dinner Menu
  • Chicken marsala, mashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables
  • General Tso’s tofu, jasmine rice, vegetarian spring rolls
  • Fish tacos, jicama and cabbage slaw, cilantro and lime rice
  • BBQ with chicken breast, hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, green salad, and watermelon
  • Curry tofu, aloo ghobi, basmati rice, naan
  • Salad bar

Soynut butter, jelly, and whole wheat bread are available throughout the day, as is fresh fruit.

Our fresh and plentiful salad bar is out at every lunch and dinner. What we offer changes daily: romaine lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, olives, beets, baby corn, edamame, cheese, avocado, mushrooms, black beans, mandarin oranges, tuna, and hummus are some of the most popular offerings.

At most dinners, we offer plain pasta with red sauce for campers looking for a more simple meal.

7:30 p.m.

Aseyfah / Ma’ariv

Evening Gathering / Services

Just like in the morning!

8:00 p.m.

Peulat Erev

Evening Program

There’s always more fun to be had, whether at a pool party or a talent show, running around for capture the flag or a scavenger hunt, performing in the Camp “Sing” or singing your heart out at a concert.

9:00 p.m.

Z’man Tzrif

Cabin Time

At the end of each day, campers check in with friends and counselors in their cabin, share great experiences from the day, and begin to look forward to another great day tomorrow….

9:30 p.m.

Kibui Orot

Lights Out
10:00 p.m.

Laila Tov

Good Night

With a ton of special programs, the fun never stops!

Campers go tubing during morning pontoon boat rides, participate in inter-camp sports tournaments, sleep under the stars on overnight camping trips, dress up for Pirate Night and other theme nights, perform in the Camp “Sing,” build team spirit for Maccabiah (Olympics), and travel the world on International Day. They go on fun field trips (can you say waterpark?), sing their hearts out at amazing concerts, learn from skilled artists-in-residence, have late night pool parties, and perform in “Shabbat Unplugged” (our weekly all-camp talent show).

With so many things going on, the biggest challenge at Camp Havaya is figuring out what’s the most fun!

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