Machane Kaitz (Summer Camp)
Machane Kaitz (Summer Camp)
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We are so excited to present Machane Nephesh 2026!!! Use the buttons above to sign up.
Camp dates:
Shtilim (current years 3&4)..........................9-11th January, 2026
Nitzinim-Bonim (current years 5-12)..........4-14th January, 2026
What is Machane Kaitz?
What is Machane Kaitz?
Machane Kaitz is HDAo's annual Summer Camp for chanichimot across Aotearoa New Zealand.
We run a full 10 summer camp for the following shchavot (age groups):
Nitzanim (years 5-6)
Amelim (years 7-8)
Chotrim (years 9-10)
Bonim (years 11-12)
Our youngest shichvah, Shtilim (years 3-4) join us for a 3 day camp over the weekend!
Machane Kaitz is a great opportunity to connect with other Jews all across Aotearoa, to connect with your Jewish Identity, to learn new things, and be challenged to think critically while living 10 days in a chalutziut environment!
Education חינוך
Education חינוך
Throughout Machane Kaitz each Shichvah will receive informal peulot, with Chinuch(Education) grounded from HDAO Ideology and values.
Fun! כיף
Fun! כיף
Machane Kaitz will keep constantly keep you on your toes with many traditional and new activities throughout camp. We have many activities for all different groups of youth including hikes, sports day, talent night, arts and crafts + more!
Judaism יהדות
Judaism יהדות
HDAO acknowledges the importance of its Jewish space in Aotearoa New Zealand and that Habo may be the only Jewish space for some. Education about Jewish identity and Jewish literature, use of Hebrew words on camp and Friday and Saturday Shabbat services are a few ways HDAO creates a safe inclusive environment for the Jewish youth of Aotearoa New Zealand to reach their full potential and an understanding of their own Judaism.
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