Dates: 23rd-30th December 2021
Price: £549
#WARMUPYOURWINTER
Warm up your Winter with Bnei Akiva, at our awesome Machanot (camps) for Years 6-12. All Bnei Akiva camps are run by our amazing volunteer Madrichim, who go through our training programmes to ensure they are the most talented, responsible, capable and committed leaders for your children.
GIMMEL MACHANE (YEAR 10) and H-COURSE (Year 12) ARE NOW SOLD OUT
You can join the waiting list on the button below
APPLY HEREWAITLIST (YEAR 10 & 12)
Insurance & COVID-19
COVID OVERVIEWINSURANCE OVERVIEWINSURANCE POLICY
COVID-19 - We are hopeful that Winter programming can go ahead as normal, but all programmes are subject to change/cancellation. We encourage all participants to join the group insurance policy, or ensure you have your own insurance cover.
ALEPH – YEAR 6/7
Aleph is specially designed to cater for our younger members, many of whom have never been to camp before. Our trained Madrichim aim to draw out and develop the individual talents and self-expression of each child in an atmosphere conducive to fun, learning and creativity.
MA’APILIM – YEAR 8
Put down your screens, pack your bag and come to camp! For an amazing week of fun, catching up with your friends and making some new ones, as well as strengthening your Bnei Akiva identity – the memories will last forever.
HAROEH – YEAR 9
On Haroeh you will experience an action packed week learning about Israel and the people who dreamt of rebuilding our homeland. You will also see how Shevet Haroeh can start to make a difference in the world.
GIMMEL – YEAR 10
Gimmel is a special machane, as the year group that has been formed over previous machanot receives its own Shevet name, which carries the year group’s idea throughout the years. Don’t miss out on a fantastic Bnei Akiva milestone!
WAITING LIST
H-COURSE – YEAR 12
This is a very special machane for our Year 12 chanichim, and is a must for those who wish to become Bnei Akiva madrichim in the future. The ‘H’ stands for Hadracha (leadership), and this course will guide you through the skills that will stay with you for life, not just for machane.
The week will end with all the theory that you have learnt being put into practice. You will make a visit to a younger machane and become madrich for a day.
WAITING LIST
WORKING AT MACHANE
All of Bnei Akiva’s machanot are run by dedicated volunteers. From Technikim to Madrichim, and from Head Cooks to Roshim and Sganim; Bnei Akiva needs you to keep running our fantastic machanot.
OUR POLICIES
Please take time to read through some of our policies below. For more information feel free to get in touch with the office.
Summer Machane
Every summer Bnei Akiva is the place to be as we run our fantastic Machanot (camps) for Years 3-10. All the Bnei Akiva camps are run by volunteers, who go through a selection process from which only the most talented, responsible, capable and committed leaders are chosen.
Provisional Dates: 28th July - 10th August 2022
MACHANE ARI
YEARS 3-5
Location: London Bayit
Our fantastic Day Camp running in London! Named in memory of Arieh Handler, you can enjoy a week of amazing activities from wide games to arts & crafts, and a number of fantastic outings and tochniot! Early drop off and late pick up are available, as well as individual day bookings.
We will learn all about Bnei Akiva through fun and engaging Kvutsot each day, introducing your children to Bnei Akiva Machane in the best possible way!
ALEPH
YEAR 6
At Aleph, you will be travelling in the footsteps of our fathers, taking a journey through the stories of the Torah in so many exciting ways. Our aim is to develop your individual talents and self-expression in a fun and creative atmosphere. You’ll also enjoy some outdoor adventure activities, and a trip to a theme park!
ALEPH CHALUTZI
YEAR 7
You will learn some vital outdoor survival skills, sleeping under canvas and enjoying some epic outdoor adventures along the River Severn! You’ll have a fantastic team experience and will form special friendships and bonds to last a lifetime. At Aleph Chalutzi you will learn about inspirational characters from Tanach.
BET BASE
YEAR 8
Chanichim on Bet Base will enjoy our beautiful modern location just a few minutes from the sea, with a schedule packed full of adventure activities! The Chanichim are off-site almost every weekday visiting attractions, experiencing adventurous pursuits, and building memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Over the course of Machane you will have Bnei Akiva tochniot, education and ruach, whilst also experiencing activities such as Go Ape, Rock Climbing, Raft Building, Kayaking, Archery and more!
BET CHALUTZI
YEAR 9
Experience two weeks at a beautiful site in South Wales and get ready for a summer of adventures! Tucked in between mountains, forests, and with stunning views of the lake, you’ll be busy rafting, Gorge scrambling, stand up paddle boarding and much more with a jam-packed programme prepared for you! Staying in a purpose built tent village, you’ll benefit from indoor showers and facilities, whilst experiencing the real adventurous outdoors! An activity camp not to be missed!
GIMMEL
YEAR 10
Come and join everyone in Shevet Refael for an epic adventure experience! Situated at our new site in South Wales, you’ll be staying in the Lodge and Chalet just a stone’s throw away from a stunning wooded lake in the mountains! As well as plenty of adventure days on the lake, and at local caves and gorges, get ready for the return of Machlaka – our awesome hiking experience! Don’t miss out on your last Summer Machane in the UK before Israel Machane next year!
Want to know more about our camps? Watch the video below!
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