Your questions, answered

Camp Amichai is for religious Israeli youth, including Olim living in Israel. The camp is run in Hebrew. Main Camp is for campers completing Grades 4–8, Koach for Grade 9 and Sayeret Amikam for Grade 10. Mini Amichai is for campers completing Grades 3 and 4.

Select the grade the camper will complete in June 2027. A camper finishing Grade 9 should explore Koach; a camper finishing Grade 10 should explore Sayeret Amikam.

Campers completing Grade 4 may attend Mini Amichai or the full Main Camp. It's worth discussing with the Camp Director which program may better suit your child.

Main Camp Amichai, Koach and Sayeret Amikam take place in July 2027. Mini Amichai dates will be announced separately.

Koach has a 500 NIS supplement and Sayeret Amikam a 1,200 NIS supplement. Base fees, opening dates, payment arrangements, discounts and cancellation terms for 2027 are still to be confirmed.

Registration should be completed on a computer or laptop, not on a cell phone. If you already have a family account, click on “Login” and use your existing account. If you forgot your password, click on “Forgot password” to receive a password-reset link.

Online interviews may be required before acceptance. Following the application, campers are asked to read the rules and affirm their intention to uphold, contribute to and enhance the Camp Amichai atmosphere.

Smartwatches, tablets, and gaming devices are prohibited at camp. Cell phones brought to camp will be collected upon arrival. They will be made available for phone calls at designated times on Friday afternoons and returned on the last day before campers leave camp.

Dress must fit the religious nature of Camp Amichai. The full rules include separate clothing guidelines for girls and boys, including Shabbat clothing. Please read them together before applying.

Camp visits are not permitted. Parents and friends are asked not to come to the gate, as they will not be admitted and campers will not be brought to meet them. Packages, takeout orders, and deliveries of any kind may not be sent to or received by campers, whether arranged by campers, parents, or anyone else. This includes orders from supermarkets, restaurants, or any other delivery service.

Plan for the full main camp period. Campers are expected to attend for the full duration of the camp. Late arrivals, early departures, or leaving for outside events are not permitted. No camper may leave the campsite except on organized, authorized and supervised camp trips. Raise any exceptional circumstances with the camp office before applying.

Camp Amichai takes place at Kfar Hanoar Manoff in Akko on Israel’s northern coastline. The office will provide transport, pickup points and arrival instructions.

Rooms of 6–10 campers have their own madrich/a. Each Shevet has a Rosh Shevet, Camp Parent and senior leadership team. If the camper prefers to be placed in a room with a friend, they can list up to 6 friends on the application form. The camp will place the camper with one or some of their requests but not all of the requests can be guaranteed.

Speak with the office before applying about medical, emotional, dietary, accessibility or participation needs. If a camper cannot hike, sleep outdoors or take part in strenuous outdoor activities, advise the Camp Director in writing before camp.

Shabbat is a full part of camp life, with tefillot, learning, festive meals, zemirot and shared activities. It has a full schedule and its own special atmosphere.

Talk through camp life and expectations together before applying. Speak about concerns and support needed, encourage the camper to join in, and to ask questions.

We’re looking for passionate leaders, from those completing Grade 12 to post-army candidates and university students, who are fluent in Hebrew, confident in their religious lifestyle and experienced in hadracha. If this sounds like you, or you know someone amazing for the role, contact us at camp@campamichai.org.