Summer and Vacation Care

This Summer’s Sessions of Machaneh Kesher:

June 27- July 1, July 4-8, July 11-15, July 18-22

There are four one-week sessions from June 27th to July 22nd, 8.45am-5.15pm. You can sign up for any combination of those weeks.

For those who don’t know the program, it is a lot of fun. We spend a lot of time out-and-about, with fun field trips, regular swimming, arts and crafts, special projects, drama, cooking, etc. The close knit community makes Machaneh Kesher an extremely creative atmosphere for the kids, and as much as we schedule amazing experiences for the kids, they also learn to create those experiences for themselves.

If you are curious about the program, we’re happy to answer any questions, or put you in touch with another parent that has already sent a kid to Machaneh Kesher. Also, Machaneh Kesher is open to families who aren’t part of the school-year program, so tell anyone you think might be interested!

Machaneh Kesher (Camp Kesher) is a summer day camp with a Hebrew language and Jewish community focus for children entering grades 1-5. We play together, create art, swim, go on field trips, do sports, and have lots of fun. We operate for several weeks in the summer from 8:45am-5:15pm. Campers can attend Machaneh Kesher for any number of one week sessions.

Breicha– swimming pool. At Machaneh Kesher we go swimming every other day (weather permitting) at a local pool. We will also be offering swimming lessons for beginner swimmers. We walk or take public transportation.

Tiyul– hike, field trip. At Machaneh Kesher we take many exciting field trips, either walking, taking the train or the bus– generally two per week! Past chanichim (campers) have enjoyed going to the Harbor Islands, the Science Museum, the Swan Boats, Jewish treasure hunt in Brookline, the Arnold Arboretum, the Freedom Trail, Singing Beach and many more!

Gleedah– ice cream. We make it, buy it, eat it!

Z’man BaChootz–outside time. At Machaneh Kesher we take advantage of the summer weather by spending a lot of time outside playing on our field and playground in addition to going to other parks around the city for sports, games, and water-play.

Peulot–activities Machaneh Kesher campers also enjoy challah baking, cooking, arts and crafts, informal Hebrew time, journal writing, story time, drama games, and time to spend with new and old friends.