Many parents plan to send their children to private camps after school questions are over, and the selection offered - which includes camps and workshops on various and varied topics - can confuse even the most experienced parent.
And we have not yet mentioned the prices: some of the camps had to give in to the cost of living, while some actually lowered prices or offered a subsidized camp.
Eshkolot's vice president, Dvir Cohen, says: "After the recovery from the corona, which forced us to cancel some of the summer camps and summer camps in the last two years, we decided to lower prices in most camps and camps to allow everyone to enjoy affordable prices." Israeli Summer Camp, travel, challenging activities and imparting educational values.
The variety of camps is wide, as is the price range.
The community centers' community centers offer a variety of activities throughout the country - sports camps, art and trips, along with professional camps, short-term workshops for high school and high school students, and summer camps. Depending on the theme of the camp, the contents, the costs of the materials, and accordingly - the duration of the camp, ranging from three weeks to a month and a half.
Prices usually range from NIS 900 to NIS 1,800 (short day) and NIS 2,500-1,050 (long day).
Eshkolot Summer Camps, Photo: Susya Tour and Study Center
In some areas there is sometimes additional support from the authorities, which allows parents to be offered a lower amount than the cost price, and in cases of financial difficulty there are discount committees in the community centers.
In addition, close to 250 camps are subsidized by "Hever" - for example, the "we make" camp for science, in five-day cycles in the Mosinson Youth Village Hod Hasharon, will cost only NIS 1,090.
"From the perspective of almost all community centers in Israel, we see that there is a significant jump in demand compared to the pre-corona," explains Tal Baksak, CEO of the Community Centers Company.
"I believe the Corona has left a real thirst for the events and activities of the community centers. There is a strong desire to get out of the homes."
Asked if there had been a price increase this year, he replied in the negative: "We maintain a price threshold similar to previous years. We have the size advantage, so we manage to get the best prices on the market. We constantly have innovations: camps that combine technology, application and cyber development, worlds Cinema and more. "
What is your topic?
The market, as mentioned, offers countless types of summer camps.
There are those that focus on unique and defined areas and topics, such as arts, nature, sports, surfing and more.
According to the Consumer Council, a summer camp can present itself as focusing on a particular topic if at least 50% of the program is devoted to the unique topic.
Thus, for example, an agricultural camp in Halutza - a "pioneer camp" - will be held at the Netzarim seminary in Bnei Netzarim in the Gaza Envelope, and is intended for girls in the national-religious sector who are graduates of grades 7-8.
The activity will include farm work, empowerment activities and fun.
Cost after subsidy: NIS 500.
Sailing camp, Daniel Rowing Center, Photo: Itamar Greenberg
The "Israeli Experience" company organizes summer camps with an emphasis on knowing the other, and will include youths who immigrated to Israel from France with refugee children who fled the fighting in Ukraine, and even a special camp in Hungary with youths from Israel alongside young Jewish Jews.
Prices: NIS 2,990 for a 10-day camp, and up to NIS 4,250 for 18 days.
A special camp to be held in Hungary with the participation of young Jews from Hungary, Israel and South Africa will cost NIS 3,500.
New immigrants will be given scholarships, and they will pay only hundreds of shekels for the camps.
Holmes Place clubs will also offer various camps around the country for children up to fourth grade, which will include various sports activities, creative and thinking workshops and more.
Price: between NIS 1,975 and NIS 3,000, depending on the number of camp days and its location.
In these clubs there was an increase of a few percent in the price - an addition of about NIS 100-80 per summer camp.
The reason is that the Holmes Place chain works with external suppliers who run the camps, and they have updated the price.
For children who want a cheerful atmosphere - a Florentine circus camp is offered, which is coming to the new complex in Petah Tikva for the first time this summer, and will offer cognitive-physical workshops of the circus professions, including aerial acrobatics, walking on ropes and crutches, juggling, magic and more.
Price: from NIS 2,500 for two weeks.
It is cheaper than in previous years due to a subsidy from the Petah Tikva municipality.
Iclass Study Center, Photo: PR
Learning and enjoying
The "Science Days" camp at "Technoda" Hadera operates under the concept of "Scientist for the Week", and includes a day of space and aviation, a day of riddles and escape rooms, a day for young doctors and more.
The camp will offer rounds of five different science days, which include experiential activities, practical workshops, demonstrations and more.
Price: NIS 2,900 for 15 days, without meals.
Among the camps of the "Summer Clusters" organization you can find a wandering camp of the Susya Tour and Study Center, which will be held in the Judean Desert for ninth- to eleventh graders, and will cost 360 shekels. 'Promising 5 days of field experiences. Price: NIS 890.
Those who want to sail during the summer months, can register for a sailing camp of the Daniel Center for Rowing and the Tel Aviv Municipality, which will be held at the Jaffa Port.
At the summer camp, the children will learn sailing skills from an optimist sailing boat, familiarity with winds, currents and more.
Price: NIS 1,950 without meals.
The Daniel Rowing Center will also run the kayak camp for ages 12-8, in collaboration with the Hapoel Tel Aviv Kayak Club. A professional team will learn the basics of rowing, with an emphasis on personal empowerment and teamwork. Price: NIS 975 - NIS 75 increase from last year, however There are discounts for single-parent families, Tel Aviv residents, a discount for a second or third child at a summer camp, for a family with many children and more.
For those who want to improve their English, there is a spoken English summer camp in the iClass study center for all ages.
The price of a summer camp of 50 hours: NIS 2,100.
Sailing boat sailing camp.
Daniel Center for Rowing, Photo: Tal Dubrovsky
For film lovers - a children's camp at the Children's Cinematheque at Holon Meditech will deal with the world of cinema.
The children will learn about behind-the-scenes secrets and experience professional action, while making films with their participation.
Price: 900 shekels.
Those who want to specialize in sports can find the Step It Up basketball camp to be held in the Ben Shemen youth village.
Price: NIS 4,440 for 6 days.
Yogev Bardugo, basketball coach and camp director, says: "The camp is home to Israeli basketball players and those who come from all over the world, following the love of the game and the country."
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