Camp Amichai Camper Code of Responsibility

Campers must treat fellow campers, madrichim, and all other staff with kindness and respect, and help make camp a place where everyone feels welcome and included.

Campers must use respectful language and behave in a way that reflects Camp Amichai’s Jewish values, both in camp and in public. Vulgar or disrespectful language, bullying, harassment, humiliation, threats, intimidation, fighting, physical assault, and aggressive behavior are not permitted.

Campers must take responsibility for their behavior and follow all camp rules and staff instructions, including any additional rules communicated verbally by camp staff during camp.

Campers must take part fully in all tefillot, meals, activities, and programs, arriving on time, prepared and ready to participate.

Campers must obtain permission from a staff member before leaving an activity.

Before camp begins, parents must inform the Camp Director in writing if their child is unable to hike, sleep outdoors, or take part in strenuous outdoor activities.

Campers must respect everyone’s privacy and personal space and behave appropriately in bunks, bathrooms, showers, and other private areas.

Campers must not enter rooms of campers outside their shevet, or any bedrooms, bunks, sleeping areas, or other areas designated for the opposite gender.

Physical contact of any kind between boys and girls is not permitted.

Sexual misconduct is strictly prohibited.

Stealing of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Campers must wear clothing that meets Camp Amichai’s dress code and suits the camp’s religious environment. Campers whose clothing does not meet these guidelines will be asked to change.

Girls

Girls must wear skirts that cover the knees. Shorts, tight skirts, and miniskirts are not permitted.

Girls must wear tops with appropriate necklines and enough length to cover the waistband of the skirt. Sleeveless tops and cap sleeves are not permitted.

For sports and tiyulim, pants may be worn under a skirt that covers the knees.

Boys

Boys must wear a kippah at all times.

Boys must wear tops with regular T-shirt sleeves. Sleeveless tops and wearing an undershirt on its own are not permitted.

Shorts must reach at least the top of the knees.

All Campers

For Friday night and Shabbat afternoon, campers must wear a white shirt with a dark skirt (girls) or dark pants (boys).

Campers may not dye or shave their hair at camp.

Campers may not have any piercings done at camp.

Campers must keep their clothes, personal belongings, and living quarters clean and tidy.

Campers must look after camp property and other people’s belongings. Damaging, or misusing property, including writing graffiti, shooting hair bands on ceilings or any other activity that harms camp property is not permitted.

Campers may not take food out of the chadar ochel (dining hall).

Campers are responsible for any damage they cause.

Campers must pay close attention to all safety and security instructions, including guidance relating to the security situation in Israel.

Campers must stay out of areas marked or designated as off limits.

Campers must not leave the campsite at any time, except when taking part in an organized, authorized, and supervised camp trip.

Campers must stay with their group during activities, trips, and excursions.

Campers must avoid any behavior that could endanger themselves or anyone else and tell a staff member immediately about any safety concern.

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.

Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, cigarettes, vaping products, nicotine products, and related substances are strictly prohibited. Campers must not possess, use, distribute, or supply them.

Campers must not bring or possess dangerous items, including weapons, items that could be used as weapons, matches, lighters, or flammable materials.

Campers must not play with fire or deliberately use fire, matches, or flammable materials. This includes smoking tuna cans.

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.

Camp Amichai wishes for all campers to enjoy camp and expects campers to take responsibility for their behavior. If rules are broken, camp staff will decide on an appropriate response based on the seriousness and circumstances.

Camp leadership may act immediately to protect the camp community’s safety and well-being. Serious misconduct or disregard for camp rules, including the dress code, may result in dismissal. There are no refunds for campers dismissed from camp.