Sessions, Dates & Rates
We are thrilled to offer the following sessions to choose from:
| Session | Grade Completed | 2017 Session Dates | Early Bird Rate* | Regular Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Session Hatikvah | Grades 1 through 6 | Sunday, July 2 – Sunday, July 30 | $3,483 + GST | $3,830 + GST |
| Second Session Hatikvah | Grades 1 through 8 | Tuesday, August 1 – Tuesday, August 15 | $1,984 + GST | $2,183 + GST |
| First Session Kochot | Grades 7 & 8 | Sunday, July 2 – Sunday, July 30 | $3,483 + GST | $3,830 + GST |
| Second Session Kochot | Grades 7 & 8 | Tuesday, August 1 – Tuesday, August 15 | $1,984 + GST | $2,183 + GST |
| Giborim | Grades 1 & 2 | Tuesday, August 1 – Sunday, August 6 | $806 + GST | $887 + GST |
| SITS | Grade 9 | Sunday, July 2 – Tuesday, August 15 | $4,712 + GST | $5,182 + GST |
| Full Session | Grades 1 through 8 | Sunday, July 2 – Tuesday, August 15 | $4,712 + GST | $5,182 + GST |
| Family Camp | Thursday, August 17 – Sunday, August 20 | $936 + GST | ||
| Above rates DO NOT include annual Family Membership to the Camp Hatikvah Foundation ($100) which will be charged PER FAMILY *The Early Bird Rate is available for campers who register between September 7th and November 30th 2016 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY |
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Please note that there is significant advantage to registering prior to November 30th as fees increase after then. Take advantage of this by registering early!!!!
Please also note the following:
- Fees include transportation to and from Vancouver or to and from the Kelowna airport as well as a Camp T-shirt
- Fees do not include GST of 5%
- Fees do not include annual Family Membership to the Camp Hatikvah Foundation of $100. This Membership is charged per family, not per child. You will receive a donation receipt for this Membership amount.
Payment Policies
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit must be made by each applicant at the time of registration. The deposit amount for each session is as follows:
| Session Name | Non-Refundable Deposit |
|---|---|
| Giborim (5 Nights) | $200 |
| Hatikvah 2 (14 Nights) | $250 |
| Hatikvah 1 (28 Nights) | $500 |
| Kochot 1 (28 Nights) | $500 |
| Kochot 2 (14 Nights) | $250 |
| SITs (44 Nights) | $750 |
Please note that deposit amounts may be different for those who have submitted a complete Campership application form. Please contact us for details.
Payment Plan: Camp Hatikvah recognizes that sending children to camp involves a huge financial commitment and strives to make paying for Camp easier for families by offering the following payment options:
- Payment in full by November 30th, 2016: Payment is due in full at time of registration and we will happily provide you with an additional 2% discount on the early Bird Rate.
- Payment by Installment for those registered by December 31st, 2016: Fees will be broken into 6 equal monthly installments between January and June 1st, 2017. Your credit card will automatically be processed on the following days: Jan. 1st, February 1st, March 1st, April 1st, May 2nd & June 1st.
- Payment by installment for those registered after January 1st, 2017: Fees will be broken into installments as follows:
- Campers registered in January: Deposit will be due at the time of application and your remaining fees will be broken into 5 equal fee installments to be paid on February 1st, March 1st, April. 1st, May 2nd & June 1st.
- Campers registered in February: Deposit will be due at the time of application and your remaining fees will be broken into 4 equal fee installments to be paid on March 1st, April. 1st, May 2nd, June 1st.
- Campers registered in March – Deposit will be due at the time of application and your remaining fees will be broken into 3 equal fee installments to be paid on April. 1st, May 2nd & June 1st.
- Campers registered in April – Deposit will be due at the time of application and your remaining fees will be broken into 2 equal fee installments to be paid May 2nd & June 1st.
- Campers registered in May – Deposit will be due at the time of application and your remaining fees will be charged to your credit card on June 1st.
- Campers registered in June or July will be required to make full payment at the time of application.
Please note the following important registration policies:
- All deposits are considered non-refundable.
- The January, February and March installments are FULLY REFUNDABLE if written notice of withdrawal from our programming is given to our offices before MARCH 31st 2017. On April 1st 2017, any installments paid in the past and all installments paid in the future are non-refundable.
- Families requesting financial assistance will be given a payment plan specific to their fees.
- Please note that no camper will be permitted to attend Camp Hatikvah unless full payment has been received by June 1st 2017 (exceptions will made for those families on financial assistance)
Camperships:
One of our greatest accomplishments at Camp Hatikvah is our Campership Program. Last year, with the help of B.C. Gaming, the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and donors in our community, we were able to over $80,000 in financial aid to families who otherwise may not be able to access our programming.
If you would like to send your child to camp but are concerned about the affordability of our program, please contact us. We will provide you with information about our financial assistance program and how we may be able to make Camp Hatikvah a reality for your child. The process of applying for Campership assistance is handled with the utmost respect for your integrity and privacy and we encourage anyone in need of assistance to apply.
To follow is a brief description of each Session. For your ease, they have been organized here according to age, starting with our sessions for our youngest campers:
Session Explanations/Options:
GIBORIM
Applicable Age: Campers completing Grades 1 and 2
Session Length: 5 nights
Dates: August 1st– August 6th, 2017
Cost: $887 (plus GST)
Program Description: Giborim is designed to expose first time campers to the magic our Camp. Participants have an opportunity to sample every activity we have to offer and begin to gain confidence in their ability to try new things. This 5 day session provides for the perfect introduction to sleep-away camp.
HATIKVAH 2
Applicable Age: Campers completing Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Session Length: 14 nights
Dates: August 1st– August 15th, 2017
Cost: $2183 (plus GST)
Program Description: Hatikvah 2 has been specially designed for campers who are ready for a sleep-away experience but are still getting used to being away from home for an extended period of time. Its two week session length gives campers the perfect opportunity to build both their skill set and their confidence. Campers in this session will see significant growth in their ability to be self-reliant and will feel a great sense of accomplishment in having tried a plethora of new things.
HATIKVAH 1
Applicable Age: Campers completing Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Session Length: 28 nights
Dates: July 2nd– July 3oth, 2017
Cost: $3830 (plus GST)
Program Description: Hatikvah 1 has been designed for confident campers who are ready to experience four solid weeks of camp fun. Strengthening skills and building self-confidence are the highlights of this program and campers will truly learn a great deal about themselves and their abilities during this experience.
KOCHOT 1
Applicable Age: Campers completing Grades 7 & 8
Session Length: 28 nights
Dates: July 2– July 30
Cost: $3830 (plus GST)
Program Description: Kochot has been designed to encourage our campers emerging sense of independence. Campers in this unit enjoy our full array of aquatic, athletic and artistic programming and are also introduced to outdoor education when they participate in a 3 day canoe trip. Because this is designed specifically for those born in 2003 and 2004 only, programming is highly specialized towards the needs of teenagers and how we can best broaden their social horizons.
KOCHOT 2
Applicable Age: Campers completing Grades 7 & 8
Session Length: 14 nights
Dates: August 1st- August 15th, 2016
Cost: $2183 (plus GST)
Program Description: Kochot has been designed to encourage our campers emerging sense of independence. Campers in this unit enjoy our full array of aquatic, athletic and artistic programming and are also introduced to outdoor education when they participate in a 3 day canoe trip. Because this is designed specifically for those born in 2003 and 2004 only, programming is highly specialized towards the needs of teenagers and how we can best broaden their social horizons.
STAFF IN TRAINING
Applicable Age: Campers completing Grade 9
Session Length: 44 nights
Dates: July 2– August 15th, 2017
Cost: $5182 (plus GST)
Program Description: Our Staff In Training Program has been created to enhance the leadership and skill set of our oldest campers. While participants are still considered full-fledged campers and have the opportunity to participate in all of the activities we offer, they are also given several opportunities throughout the summer to act in a leadership capacity towards our other campers. They spend time participating in a mentorship program with our youngest campers which is a rewarding experience for all involved. Campers in this unit are specifically encouraged to achieve certification in either the bronze medallion or bronze cross swimming levels and achieve competence in captaining a sailboat and sterning a canoe. Additionally, campers in this unit will have the opportunity to participate in a 5 day canoe trip in which they we set up camp, learn to start a fire, prepare their own meals and appreciate the great outdoors. The S.I.T. program is a special one and is the culmination of a campers experience at our camp.