About us

Camp Amichai is planned, organized and supervised by the experienced Camp leadership. Our team of leaders and madrichim are graduates of Bnei Akiva and other youth movements who have accumulated a rich hadracha experience. The madrichim have worked with chanichim from Israel and from abroad.

The madrichim are a personal example for excellent Midot and Torani behavior. They are highly capable and responsible. In addition to the hadracha team, there is a professional support staff.

The tzevet creates a special atmosphere of ruach and energy, learning and creativity. The madrichim develop and bring out the individual talents unique to every camper. They develop the individual talents and self-expression of each child in an atmosphere conducive to enjoyment, learning and creativity. Torah is placed at the heart of the machaneh.

Meet the team

Ilan Oz

Founder & Camp Director

Ilan is the vision and heart behind Camp Amichai, which he founded and has directed since 2010. With over three decades of experience in camp and youth leadership, and degrees in Education, Organizational Psychology, and Social Work, Ilan combines warmth, insight, and leadership in everything he does.
Ilan has held multiple leadership roles in World Bnei Akiva, including directing short and year-long programs, co-founding the World Bnei Akiva/Kol Ami Mechina at Migdal Oz, and directing the building project of the Beit Bnei Akiva educational centre in Jerusalem. Ilan is also a Director at Tlalim Educational Tours, creating meaningful journeys for youth and educational groups worldwide.
Passionate about the growth and success of Camp Amichai, he is inspired by the energy, curiosity, and potential of today’s generation. Ilan’s goal is to create a camp where every camper feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

Hodaya Rosenberg

Sganit Rosh Machaneh

Hodaya has been part of Camp Amichai since 2015, holding leadership roles from Rosh Nevatzim to Rosh Chinuch, Rosh Tzevet, and Sganit Rosh Machaneh. Growing up in Alon Shvut, she was active in Bnei Akiva and later served in national leadership roles. She studied at Migdal Oz, earned a degree in Special Education and Tanach, and a masters degree in Educational Systems Management.
During the year, Hodaya is a head teacher and senior rakezet in an Ulapna. Hodaya brings energy, organization, and a love for camp to everything she does, ensuring Camp Amichai runs smoothly while supporting staff and helping chanichim thrive.

Itai Zalut

Sgan Rosh Machaneh

Itai joined Camp Amichai in 2019 as a madrich for Yachad and returned in 2025 as Sgan Rosh machaneh. Since serving as a young Bnei Akiva madrich in Efrat he has been inspiring teens with leadership, warmth, and creativity for many years. He has extensive experience in informal education and with working with children with special needs at Shalva and Yachad.
A former Hesder student at Yeshivat Har Etzion and army sergeant, Itai also served as a Torah MiTzion shaliach in Sydney, Australia, teaching, mentoring, and running activities for the local Jewish community. He is currently studying Social Work and Law at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is a qualified MDA medic, adding extra care and safety to camp life. Itai brings energy, organization, dedication, and a love for camp to every camper!

Ariela Jakobi

Camp office and Registration Manager

Ariela has been part of the Amichai family since 2011, working tirelessly behind the scenes. A speech therapist and leader in her field, she balances her professional career with being a full-time mom of four.
Ariela dedicates three mornings a week — plus many late nights — to making camp registration smooth, guiding parents, and ensuring every detail is in place. With her organization, warmth, and dedication, she helps make the magic of Camp Amichai happen!

Naveh Tova Rich

Rosh Chinuch

Naveh joined the Camp Amichai family in 2024 and has held senior leadership roles such as Rosh Anafim and Rosh Tzevet. A natural leader with a warm personality, she is in her final year of an Education degree at Herzog and also studies at Migdal Oz Women’s Beit Midrash and serves as a mentor for younger students.
Naveh was a Bnei Akiva madricha in her hometown of Rechovot. During her National Service, Naveh served as a Komonarit in Bnei Akiva Lod-Eitan and worked at Noam HaMeiri Girls’ School, where she excelled in supporting youth. She continued as a leader in seminars, programs, and camps, gaining broad experience in mentorship and informal education. Naveh brings energy, dedication, and a passion for Bnei Akiva to every camper!

Dvir Segal

Rosh Tzevet

Dvir joined Camp Amichai in 2021 as a madrich and was a Rakaz at camp in 2023. Dvir recently completed three successful years of Army service in the Air Force, and as a combat soldier and commander in the Givati Brigade.
He currently works with groups through ODT workshops, focusing on teamwork and personal development.
Bnei Akiva has always been at the center of Dvir’s life — from being a chanich and a madrich in Modiin, and later as a rakaz guiding the madrichim there. He continued his involvement in Bnei Akiva as a madrich for seminars and courses. Through his varying leadership roles Dvir has gained extensive experience in informal education.
Following the meaningful experiences of his army service, Dvir decided to return to camp out of a deep connection to educating the younger generation and the values of Bnei Akiva. Dvir brings a fresh, vibrant and exciting approach to Camp Amichai and guides the Tzevet and chanichim to greatness.

Safety and Security

All security arrangements are set in accordance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Ministry of Education. Camp Amichai is liscensed by the Ministry of Education.

Arrival and Departure

Transportation to and from camp is included in the camp fees and is provided from 5 central areas.

Travel times and collection points is sent with the information pack after registration is completed.

Family Visiting Day

In the past, there were some summers where there was a Visiting Day on the middle Friday of camp. Families were welcome to bring their own picnic lunch to eat on the grounds of the campsite. Campers were not permitted to leave the campsite (with family) on visitors’ day.
Details about a visiting day in 2026 will be confirmed closer to the summer.
Visiting on other days during camp is not permitted.

A typical camp day

Morning

Wake up
Mifgash Shevet
Tefilla
Breakfast
Limmud Yomi

Morning Activities:
A varied schedule including swimming, a wide range of sports, peulot, nikayon, arts and crafts, dance, music and specialty chugim

Afternoon

Lunch
Chugim

Afternoon Activities:
A varied schedule including a range of sports, peulot, drama, dance, music, arts and crafts, Beit Midrash, and specialty chugim.

Mincha, Shekem and leagues

Evening

Dinner
Night programs:
Exciting and fun peulot, competitions, shows and more

Shabbat at Amichai

Mifkad and Group photos
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat dinner
Oneg Shabbat

Shabbat morning:

Wake up
Shoko and cake
Tfilla
Kiddush and shiur

Shabbat Afternoon

Lunch
Chugim/Peulot/Menucha/Beit Midrash
Mifkad
Mincha
Peulot Shabbat
Seuda Shlishit
Singing outdoors

Shabbat Evening

Arvit
Musical havdala
Motzei Shabbat – Night activities

Tiyul Day

Early wake up
Tfilla
Breakfast
Tiyul – a hike with the shevet, in the north, Golan or Galil area.
A big attraction – such as ice skating, bowling, climbing or kayaking.
Return to camp
Dinner
Night program

“My sons had the most amazing time with you in camp!!We were regaled with a million hilarious stories and lots of fun anecdotes!! Thank you for looking after them so well and for choosing such great madrichim!”

“במחנה פגשנו ילדים מאושרים,רגועים,שלווים במקום היתה אנרגיה נהדרת והמדריכים שפגשנו הם נפלאים אחד אחד.“

“Our daughter had a spectacular experience, and I feel that much of her perspective on ארץ ישראל has been dramatically changed.”

“You have really created something very special. I hope be’ezrat Hashem that it continues to grow giving so many kids a wonderful summer alongside a terrific educational experience.”

מקום קסום! מקום שנותן לכל אחד את ההזדמנות להיות מי שהוא באמת

“מחנה עמיחי זה הבית שלי! חוויה שמשנה את החיים.“

“He enjoyed his counselor, he enjoyed the programs, and he enjoyed meeting other kids. Each day we get yet another camp story, all told with a huge smile.”

“מחנה עמיחי בשבילי זה שילוב של אהבת ישראל והאחר בפשטות אמיתית, זה להנות כל היום, זה דבר של פעם בחיים.”

“We express our sincere gratitude to you. Our son had a very special time at camp. He made new friends , tried new foods (that’s major for him) , enjoyed the activities and came home excited to go back to camp next year . What a gift ! What a treat !! Thank you for your great camp !!!”