Question 1

Q. Is there a visiting day?   🔻

Accepted Answer

We don't want to stop the fun!

While we understand the excitement of wanting to visit, our camp is designed to provide an immersive and uninterrupted 4 week experience. And, being that Machaneinu is 3.5 hrs from NYC, we figured we’d save you the trip up and not have a visiting day.

Question 2

Q. How can I get in touch with my daughter?   🔻

Accepted Answer

Emails and letters are always exciting to receive and will be delivered  daily to the campers. There will be phones available with a calling  schedule, which will begin after the first week of camp to ensure that  the girls settle in nicely.

Question 3

Q. What is your package policy?   🔻

Accepted Answer

We kindly ask that no packages be sent, allowing our girls to fully engage in the enriching camp activities without any competitive pressures. If your daughter needs essential items, please reach out to the camp mother.

Our canteen offers an array of drinks, nosh, ice cream and hot food items for the girls enjoyment.

Question 4

Q. Is there a camp Rav and Machaneches?   🔻

Accepted Answer

Machaneinu operates under the rabbinical guidance of Rabbi Akiva Willig  Shlit"a. 
Rabbi Willig has been the Morah D'Asrah of Bais Medrash of  Woodmere for the past 10 years. He is a dynamic Rebbi who radiates  warmth and inspiration to his kehillah and talmidim. Rabbi Willig, along  with his Rebbetzin, will undoubtedly provide the spiritual guidance  essential for growth during the summer.

Rebbetzin Yael is a school  psychologist and a 10th-grade Navi teacher who embodies grace and  modesty both inside and out. She will undoubtedly enhance the campers  and staff's appreciation for Yiddishkeit.

Question 5

Q. What are your tznius guidelines?       🔻

Accepted Answer

Tznius standards are a way of guiding women in their behavior, dress, and interactions. Your external attire is meant to reflect your inner beauty. Machaneinu aims to instill this idea through positivity and warmth while enhancing each girl’s self-esteem, natural beauty, and refinement. For this reason, we have established these guidelines:
 • Skirts must fully cover the knee.
 • Shirts must fully cover collarbone and elbows (even when arms are raised).
 • Legs must be entirely covered. Visible socks must always be worn. Socks should be long enough so that no skin is shown between the sock and skirt.
 • A robe or cover-up or swim dress that covers your knees and elbows must be worn to all water activities and while in the lake. Only closed-toe water shoes or slides with socks are allowed. Additionally, only one-piece bathing suits or full-length tankini tops are permitted.

Being tznius is something to take pride in! כׇּל־כְּבוּדָּ֣ה בַת־מֶ֣לֶךְ פְּנִימָה.

When shopping for camp, please remember that the goal is for the girls  to come and have a good "campy" time. Name brands, expensive clothes and  items are not encouraged.

We ask that you not bring  shirts or sweatshirts that have brand names or logos splashed across the  front or down the sleeve as it is not in line with the type of  environment we strive for in Machaneinu.

Question 6

Q. What is your technology policy?   🔻

Accepted Answer

In our effort to promote genuine connections, campers are not permitted to have cell phones or electronic devices with internet or video capabilities. The only exception is 24Six players for the purpose of listening to Jewish music only. No other MP3 players are allowed. We reserve the right to limit certain songs from being played out loud that we do not feel are inline with our hashkafos. 
While traditional digital cameras are allowed, iPods/tablets/iPads are not permitted.

DSI, PSPs or any video games will not be allowed in camp.

Any campers with social media accounts are not aligned with the camp's hashkafa.

Staff is only allowed to have filtered flip-phones which can be used during designated times.

Question 7

Q. Are there scholarships available?   🔻

Accepted Answer

While our program doesn't currently offer scholarships, there are  exceptional organizations dedicated to assisting families. We recommend  reaching out to these organizations directly to explore the available  options and support.

Question 8

Q. Getting to and from camp   🔻

Accepted Answer

Transportation and luggage information will be sent out closer to the start of camp. Transportation to and from camp is included in your tuition fee. Luggage service is provided by a third party company and fees are handled directly with them.

Parents are allowed to bring their daughters up to camp, but will not be allowed passed the front gate. Under no circumstances, will parents be allowed to help their daughters unpack and set up their bed.

Question 9

Q. Where are the campers from?   🔻

Accepted Answer

Machaneinu attracts girls from California, Canada, Chicago, Connecticut, Detroit, Florida, Israel, Maryland, Michigan, Minneapolis, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and many more places!

Question 10

Q. Is Machaneinu allergy friendly?   🔻

Accepted Answer

We try and accommodate allergens to the best of our abilities. The camp kitchen does not use nut products. If your daughter has allergies, we will put you directly in touch with the camp mother to make the proper arrangements for her needs.

Question 11

Q. About Us  🔻

Accepted Answer

Meet Shonie and Binyomin Schwartz, the heart and soul behind Machaneinu. With their boundless enthusiasm, they are not just camp directors; they are dedicated to providing girls with a camp experience that they will wait all year for. Their goal is to create the perfect blend of fun, learning, and friendship. Shonie's vision of Machaneinu stems from her own cherished  childhood camp memories and the desire to give that to others. After marrying Binyomin, she assumed the role  of senior division head at Camp Atara in Far Rockaway, NY. Shonie has always wanted to give other children what she gained as child when she went to camp. Shortly after they got married, Shonie became the senior division head at Camp Atara in Far Rockaway, NY. She then moved on to becoming the Camp Director for close to 10 years. She also acted as a consultant for other camps, guiding them with her creativity and knowledge of safety protocols. Most recently, she was the Camp Director at Camp Areivos.  Shonie, who holds a Masters in Education and Special Education, spends  her school year teaching elementary-aged girls in the resource room. Her dedication is deeply personal; she strives to  leave a lasting, positive impact on every camper she encounters and create memories to last a lifetime.