Airport/Flight Information
Our flight departs Wednesday July 2nd.
For your son’s security we will be flying ELAL from
NEWARK. The flight departs at 2:30 PM. There will be
a bus leaving from Hathaway Shul in Deal, NJ at
10:00 AM sharp. Please arrive at 9:30 AM so we can
load the buses and attend to any last minute
details.
DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR PASSPORTS!!!
Upon arrival your sons’ passport will be collected
and locked in a safe for the duration of the trip.
We do advise to make two copies of the first page of
the passport. One for you to keep and one for the
camp to hold just in case….
After 6 glorious weeks we will be arriving back at
NEWARK on Friday August 15th at 5:05 AM. There will
be a bus back to Deal, NJ to Hathaway Shul. The
buses should be arriving between 8:00 and 9:00 AM.
Contact the airline for any delays.
Luggage Information
We would like to advise you that each passenger will
be allowed to check in only two pieces of luggage at
the maximum weight of 50 pounds each. Each piece of
luggage that exceeds 50 pounds and up will be
charged (by the airline) an overweight fee according
to the airlines fee schedule.
Buses/Transportation
Machane Yisrael trips are all on private, plush
coach buses with reinforced security–grade windows.
The buses will take campers to places trod by our
ancestors and will have experiences worthy of
lifelong memories. But most importantly, Machane
Yisrael campers will not spend too much time on the
bus. Our trips have been planned to center around
three major locations: north, south and central
Israel. The boys will be spending the night in
these locations so they can awake fresh and ready
for their experiences each morning with minimal bus
travel necessary to get to the desired location.
Accommodations
Machane Yisrael is pleased to offer luxury
accommodations to your son throughout Israel. Our
places for overnight stays were selected on the
basis of their cleanliness, modernity, proximity to
attractions and comfort. Due to the nature of our
trip, pack a light weight duffel bag for over-night
excursions.
Food and Drink
At Machane Yisrael campers receive three
scrumptious, nourishing meals a day and snacks.
We will be providing water on all trips but we do
encourage some spending money towards the purchase
of additional water to keep hydrated. We also
suggest strongly to bring a hydration pack to keep
hydrated on the various activities and hikes we will
be participating in. (Sunscreen is a must)
Spending Money
There is no suggested amount of spending money you
should send with your son as each person spends
differently. The boys will want to buy additional
snacks and drinks as well as souvenirs both in Spain
and Israel. The best way to manage this spending
money is to set up an account in America with a debt
card which allows him to withdraw money in Israel
and Spain. This will enable him to have access to
spending money without carrying too much at any one
time. It will also enable you to add money to his
account if necessary.
Laundry
Due to the nature of our trip and constant
traveling, we advise you to bring enough clothes for
2 weeks. We have contracted a laundry service to
pick up and return laundry a few times during the
summer. The cost for this service is 40 NIS a load
(About $10). Your son will be able to send out his
laundry as he needs.
Cell phones
Machane Yisrael has contracted
with Amigo U.S. to provide our campers with cell
phones at a group discount rate. To ensure your
sons’ safety, the Nextel (like) phones will allow
free contact among all campers and staff. All
campers should carry cell phones with them at all
times. Details about cell phones can be found
online on an exclusive website
www.amigo-us.com/machane-yisrael
or call 1-888-264-4687 and
mention our group name (Machane Yisrael). Your
responsibility will be the phone rental (carry pouch
and belt clip) and any usage. Please note in order
to be included in the free group shipment your order
must be placed before June 24. Please allow a few
hours after arrival in Israel to contact your son.
Medical Form
Enclosed in this mailing is a medical form. Please
have it filled out and returned to our US office no
later then June 6. For your sons’ safety, no camper
will be allowed to travel with us without this
completed form on file.
Size Chart
We will be providing a T-Shirt, gym Shorts, hat and
bag to your son. Please fill out and return the
enclosed size chart to our US office (814 Quentin
Rd. Brooklyn, NY 11223) or call 917-692-5959 before
Friday May 9th. We will be
giving out these items at the mandatory camp
meeting.
Visiting Relatives
Visiting with relatives who live in Israel could be
a highlight of your sons’ summer. However, due to
the nature of the trip in can not interfere with the
itinerary.
Visit Weekend: Friday August 1 – Saturday August 2
Friday August 1. Your son can be picked up at 9:30 –
10:00 from our base in Jerusalem (34 Hakablan, Har
Nof) and must return at least an hour and a half
before Shabbat. If you would like to extend it
over Shabbat your son must return back to the base
on Saturday night after Shabbat. NO LATER
No visit will be allowed without a signed release
form by the parent.
Camp Meeting
There will be a mandatory camp meeting
on Wednesday May 28th at
7:30 pm in Shaare Zion‘s Terrace Room. All
campers and one parent must be present. Please
be on time.
