Question 1

Who owns Camp Hatikvah?

Accepted Answer

Camp Hatikvah is owned by the Camp Hatikvah Foundation, a registered charitable organization in Canada.

Question 2

What is the weather like at Camp Hatikvah?

Accepted Answer

Camp Hatikvah is in one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Temperatures on an average summer day range from 28 to 35 degrees Celsius (80-100 Fahrenheit) and the sun is almost always shining!

Question 3

What do kids do all day at Camp Hatikvah?

Accepted Answer

Campers attend several one-hour periods throughout the day. About half of these periods are spent at the waterfront where campers swim, ski, sail, canoe and kayak. The other half of the day is spent on land where campers participate in athletic and artistic programming.

Question 4

How many counsellors does Camp Hatikvah have during the summer and how are they selected?

Accepted Answer

The counsellors at Camp Hatikvah are comprised of approximately 80 Jewish youth. 
 
Each counsellor was selected based on their compassion, intelligence and leadership ability, and while they come to us with an array of exceptional skills, we train each one on issues of child-care, programming, sensitivity and first-aid every year.

Question 5

Are campers divided up into units?

Accepted Answer

Camp Hatikvah feels like one big, welcoming community, but yes, campers are divided into units for programming purposes. This structure allows us to tailor activities, schedules, and housing accommodations to the unique needs of each age group, while still fostering the sense of connection and togetherness that defines our camp.

Question 6

What are your cabins like?

Accepted Answer

Campers in our K'tanim, Giborim, Chaluztim and Gesher units live in large cabins that typically house 14 - 16 campers and 3 staff. These cabins include toilet and sink facilities. Shower facilities are just a short walk away.
 
Campers in Kochot and SITS live in small cabins that house between 4 to 6 campers. Washroom & shower facilities are just a short walk away.

Question 7

How many counsellors will be in my child's cabin with them?

Accepted Answer

Campers in our K'tanim, Giborim, Chalutzim and Gesher units will live in a cabin with two or three counsellors. Campers in our Kochot and SIT units are given a little more independence and do not live with their counsellors. Instead, each cabin is assigned a tent “parent” who supports and supervises them by checking in with them regularly.

Question 8

How are your cabin groupings made?

Accepted Answer

We happily collect cabin-mate requests by asking for the names of at least four children that your child would enjoy being grouped with. We will then do our utmost to make sure that your child gets to be in a cabin with at least one of those requests. Beyond that, campers should expect to be in a cabin with friends old and new. Please encourage your children to be open and excited about the opportunity to build new friendships; after all this is a huge part of what camp is all about.

Question 9

Do you have an infirmary?

Accepted Answer

We have a very well-equipped infirmary on site that is staffed by at least one professional Registered Nurses (RN) who are there to promote good hygiene and health in our participants, distribute medications and deal with any medical issues that arise during Camp. Our nurses will be supported by volunteer doctors who will either be on camp or practising telemedicine.

Question 10

My child needs to take daily medication, can you accommodate this?"

Accepted Answer

Many of our campers come to us with medical routines including medication regiments. We can happily and safely accommodate these campers.
 
In order to ensure the safety of all our campers, all all prescriptions, over the counter medications and vitamins sent to camp must be stored in the infirmary. If your child takes daily medication, please ask your pharmacist to prepare these meds in “7 day card” bubble packaging. Any non-daily medications as well as creams, inhalers etc. can be sent up to camp in their original packaging with your child’s name labelled clearly on it.

FAQ's

Who owns Camp Hatikvah?

What is the weather like at Camp Hatikvah?

What do kids do all day at Camp Hatikvah?

How many counsellors does Camp Hatikvah have during the summer and how are they selected?

Are campers divided up into units?

What are your cabins like?

How many counsellors will be in my child's cabin with them?

How are your cabin groupings made?

Do you have an infirmary?

My child needs to take daily medication, can you accommodate this?"

Vancouver Office:
#340 - 2025 West 42nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6M 2B5
Phone: 604-263-1200

CONTACT US

VOLUNTEER/STAFF LINKS

FAQ's

Who owns Camp Hatikvah?

What is the weather like at Camp Hatikvah?

What do kids do all day at Camp Hatikvah?

How many counsellors does Camp Hatikvah have during the summer and how are they selected?

Are campers divided up into units?

What are your cabins like?

How many counsellors will be in my child's cabin with them?

How are your cabin groupings made?

Do you have an infirmary?

My child needs to take daily medication, can you accommodate this?"

Vancouver Office: #340 - 2025 West 42nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6M 2B5 Phone: 604-263-1200 CONTACT US VOLUNTEER/STAFF LINKS

Vancouver Office:
#340 - 2025 West 42nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6M 2B5
Phone: 604-263-1200

CONTACT US

VOLUNTEER/STAFF LINKS