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North Wales, Derbyshire,
Holland & London
Bnei Akiva inspires and empowers young
Jews with a sense of commitment to the
Jewish people, the Land of Israel and the
Torah.
North Wales camps (Years 6, 7 & 8)
29th July – 12th August 2015 £755
Madrichim undergo intensive educational, welfare and security
training before machane, with input from UJIA and CST, to ensure you
are given the best possible care. All our madrichim are DBS checked.
Bet Chalutzi in Holland (Year 9)
29th July – 12th August 2015 £865
In addition to your amazing madrichim, get ready to meet some
other machane personalities:
Gimmel in Derbyshire (Year 10)
29th July – 12th August 2015 £780
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The Rosh (Head) and Sgan (Deputy) are responsible for the dayto-day running of machane and your welfare needs.
Machane Cadur Regel (Years 3 - 5)
29th July – 12th August 2015 £125
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For a third child or more on any residential
camp we offer a discount of £60.
The Technical Organiser (TO) who leads a capable technical team
taking care of the logistics of machane and providing a safe
environment.
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For grant applications, please email
sharon@bauk.org
The Head Cook and kitchen team, who are trained in food
hygiene and safety, prepare nutritious and balanced meals.
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A qualified First Aider will be on hand at all times to take care of
any medical issues and injuries.
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Bnei Akiva’s full time Mazkirut and Administration Department
oversee the running of machane, providing round the clock
support and expertise.
We’re an inclusive youth movement, so
while we have high religious standards,
everyone is welcome.
With over 70 years of experience in running
machane, we’re the experts in providing an
exciting learning experience in an informal
and fun environment.
You’ll discover more about Judaism and
Israel in fun and innovative ways, make new
friends from all over the UK, and meet great
role models to learn from.
So join us and smile for Summer Machane!
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Meet the team!
Welcome to the world
of Bnei Akiva!
SITES
DATES & COST
Bnei Akiva is proud to be a religious
movement, so our food is kosher and our
activities adhere to halachah. We take
guidance from the Bnei Akiva rabbinical
shaliach, who consults with the Beth Din
where necessary.
Bnei Akiva has carefully chosen talented, responsible and committed
madrichim. What’s more, they are all volunteers, so you know they
are there because they really want to be there!
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Aleph
THE JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
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
in a fun and creative atmosphere! We know
that it can be daunting going to machane for
the first time and that’s why we offer everyone
individual attention. You will be allocated your own
madrich/a who you’ll be able to speak to whenever
you like.
Aleph is located in a purpose-built village on a field,
so you can enjoy the comforts of heated rooms
as well as experiencing the great outdoors. For a
great holiday and a chance to make new friends
from all over the country, there is no better place to
be than Aleph Machane – it’s a winner all the way!
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Aleph Chalutzi
Bet Chalutzi
AN IN-TENTS EXPERIENCE
YEAR 7
GET YOUR PASSPORTS READY!
YEAR 9
Aleph Chalutzi is an action-packed two weeks, with
so many great activities and fantastic madrichim.
You will be staying in brand new state-of-the-art
tents, which offer total protection against the cold
and wet weather and zero flood risk.
‘Chalutzi’ means pioneering and this machane is
an exciting start to the special Bnei Akiva camping
tradition. And what’s more, you’ll learn about
inspirational characters from Tanach and look at
the eternal bond of the Jewish people with the
Land of Israel.
Aleph Chalutzi will be the camp that rocks your
summer – we look forward to seeing you there!
Bet Base
ADVENTURE CAMP!
YEAR 8
From the beautiful scenery of the campsite to the
exhilarating activities run by energetic madrichim,
get ready to experience a summer you will never
forget!
Bet Base gives you the very best of a Bnei Akiva
machane along with exciting adventure days to
test you to the limit. You will be able to enjoy the
thrills of rock-climbing, canoeing, abseiling, archery
and much more, all under professional supervision.
The adventures don’t stop here – you will be
transported on a whistle-stop tour of Jewish
history looking at how the Jewish people lived in
different places all around the globe and how they
made their way back to their base, Israel!
So pack your hiking boots and your sun cream and
join us for an incredible two weeks!
Prepare for an amazing rollercoaster ride that
will have you gripped from beginning to end... and
we’re not just talking about the theme park!
Get your clogs on – we’re off to Holland for a
machane like no other. You’ll be learning about
how the Jewish people realised an age-old dream
and built the State of Israel whilst also finding out
about the life of Anne Frank, visiting her house on
a sightseeing day in Amsterdam.
Led by some of our finest madrichim, Bet Chalutzi
is a machane not to be missed!
Important information: You will need a valid passport
which does not expire in the next six months and a
valid European Health Insurance Card (available to
obtain for free at a Post Office or at www.ehic.org.uk).
We will look after your passports and EHICs during
machane in a locked safe. If your child requires medical
attention during Bet Chalutzi, Bnei Akiva may have
to pay for treatment and/or medication. We will then
invoice you for this and ask for your prompt payment.
You can recover any costs using the EHIC scheme. Bnei
Akiva will not be responsible for any health charges
incurred if your child does not have a valid EHIC card.
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YEAR 10
Gimmel returns to the UK in the incredible countryside of Derbyshire!
Located in a beautiful and homely site, you will have phenomenal tochniot
planned by amazing Madrichim! As well as this, you will have time to relax
in the comfortable lounges, or be active and take part in the many sporting
activities on site!
The highlight of Gimmel is Machlaka! A two night hiking experience with
your friends, where hilarious memories are created, a time that you will
never want to forget!
Not only that, the site is less than an hour drive away from Alton Towers,
and yes, you will be spending a full day at one of the best theme parks in
Europe!
This is the final Machane for you as Chanichim, and it is the chance for you
to be a part of the exclusive Shevet Tzion atmosphere in an amazing site,
with fantastic Madrichim, brilliant tochniot, all with your friends!
So bring your backpacks, madness and your smile, and let’s make this
Gimmel one to remember!
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Bet Midrash Keshet
L’Manhigut
A SMILE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
A SUMMER OF TORAH
YEARS 12, 13 AND BOGRIM
Bnei Akiva is proud to offer a one-week focused Torah
learning and leadership programme for madrichim in
Shevet Eitan!
This revolutionary model of Beit Midrash is for top
madrichim to tackle the ideology of Bnei Akiva through
learning authentic Jewish sources, as well as discussing
the key issues affecting the tnua and developing other
leadership skills which are at the core of all we do at
Bnei Akiva. This will equip participants with the skills
to become active bogrim and future leaders of the
movement.
The three key components of the programme are:
Learning
Source-based discussions on core elements of our
ideology. Daily shiur with our Rav Shaliach, Rav Ari!
Leadership
Develop values and skills to be great madrichim. Learn
to present our ideology in fun, relevant ways!
Hadracha
A great opportunity to run sessions on various Bnei
Akiva summer machanot!
Bnei Akiva has joined forces with Camp Simcha
to present Keshet, a very special camp for very
special children.
Camp Simcha exists in order to improve the quality
of life for Jewish children in the UK with cancer
and other life-threatening illnesses. Many of these
children, and their parents, face a long summer
especially as they are unable to go to regular
camps due to complex medical needs.
For this reason, we are excited to offer a
non-residential machane during the summer
designed especially for children aged 5 and up.
The programme will include a range of activities
together with some incredible outings, staffed by
trained madrichim.
For any queries about the programme, please call Daniel Gillis
on 020 8457 1406 or email daniel@campsimcha.org.uk.
in partnership with
Machane Cadur Regel
A WEEK OF FUN FOR FOOTY FANS
YEARS 3-5
We are delighted to be teaming up with the amazing Super SoccerStars for
Machane Cadur Regel!
Super Soccerstars is a fantastic organisation which aims to teach football
skills through building teamwork and self-confidence in young children.
You’ll spend an amazing week with an organisation which is widely respected
and even has celebrities sending their children to their clubs! You’ll be taught
a wide range of football and team skills from professional coaches, as well
as being taken care of by Bnei Akiva Madrichim! You have the chance to win
medals, and maybe even be chosen as Bnei Akiva’s Junior Footballer of the
Year!
If you love football, and want to be a part of Bnei Akiva Machane, then this is
the place for you! Have the chance to be the next star in Jewish football with
fantastic coaches!
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Kaytana
WHERE ISRAEL NEEDS US MOST
Bnei Akiva are proud to work in partnership with British Emunah on the Kaytana programme.
The Kaytana project was created in 2003 to give Bnei Akiva members an opportunity to make a real
difference in Israel, where it needs us most.
The two-week programme is based at the Emunah Sarah Herzog Children’s Centre in Afula, Northern
Israel. This is a residential home for over 90 children who are unable to live with their families with a
further 100 children who attend a daily programme. In the summer, our madrichim undergo training to
provide a lifechanging summer for the children, for whom Emunah provides an invaluable service.
Through this summer of volunteering and fun, young British teenagers are given the opportunity to
forge a lasting bond with children in Israel, thus shaping their Jewish and Zionist identity and making a
tangible difference in Israeli society.
In order for us to continue the running of these valuable programmes, it is vital that we find additional
external funding. Please help Bnei Akiva make this incredible project happen by adding a donation to
your machane application.
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Your questions answered
What is the application process?
Applying is easy! Simply send in the application and
medical form (enclosed, or available to download at
www.bauk.org/machane), together with full payment.
If your child isn’t yet a member for this year, don’t
forget to include the Mas Chaver application form
too. Payment can be made by cheque, debit card or
credit card (credit card payments will incur a 2.3% fee).
Charity vouchers cannot be accepted as payment for
any machane – although they can for donations to our
grant fund. Cheques should be made payable to Bnei
Akiva. The application deadline is 29 th May 2015.
Do I need to take out insurance?
Yes. You can take part in our group insurance scheme
for just £12 (for UK camps) or £19 (for Bet Chalutzi),
or you can make your own arrangements. Insurance
covers cancellation fees and loss of personal
belongings. If you are making your own arrangements,
ensure your policy covers your children when they
are in loco parentis. The deadline for being included
in our group insurance scheme is 29 th May 2015. Our
insurance and refund policies are available at www.
bauk.org/machane.
What security measures are taken?
The welfare and safety of our participants is our top
priority. We liaise with the local police and receive
security advice from the Community Security Trust to
ensure that our machanot are safe and secure. Risk
assessments are carried out before arrival at the
campsites. Whether in buildings or in fields, our selfcontained campsites are totally secure and there is
round the clock supervision and patrol.
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What are the travel arrangements?
We’ll send you the travel details around 3 weeks before
machane. It will include the addresses of the machane
sites and details of collection points. For Bet Chalutzi:
If you’re travelling from the North, we will provide
transport to London on the day prior to departure and
we will arrange overnight hospitality with Londonbased families. On the return leg, we will also provide
transport to the North. Bet Chalutzi will be travelling to
their sites Via Eurostar. Drop off and collection points
will be at St Pancras International.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. Bnei Akiva deducts an administration fee of
£75 from ALL cancellations. Cancellation after the
application deadline will be refunded as follows:
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Four weeks or more prior to machane: 100%
Three weeks or more prior to machane: 75%
Two weeks or more prior to machane: 50%
10 days or more prior to machane: 25%
Less than 10 days prior to machane: no refund
THERE IS NO REFUND FOR MAS CHAVER
How can I contact you during machane?
What if I can’t afford the cost of machane?
Does my child need to bring pocket money?
I’m not from the UK, but heard about your amazing
machanot. Can my child join in?
While we’re at machane there will be a recorded
message on our switchboard (020 82091319) to direct
you to the relevant numbers to call. The information
pack that we’ll send out before machane will include
emergency contact details.
We recommend that around £20 should be brought for
the Tuck Shop (for Bet Chalutzi bring £20 and €20). At
the start of machane, the money will be put into the
‘camp bank’ to keep it safe. We are not responsible
for any money not given in on arrival. Leftover money
will be returned on the last day of machane, rounded
to the nearest 50p. Unless otherwise requested prior
to machane, any leftover money less than £5 will be
donated to charity.
We believe that no child should miss out on a Bnei Akiva
educational experience due to financial reasons. Please
speak in confidence to Sharon on 020 8209 1319 ext 3 or
e-mail her at sharon@bauk.org for details of bursaries.
The deadline for grant applications is 29 May 2015.
We’d be delighted to have your child at machane! There
are some terms and conditions for foreign applicants,
such as having a UK-based guardian, and a reasonable
level of spoken English. Please speak to Sharon on
020 8209 1319 ext 3 or e-mail her at sharon@bauk.org
for details.
Can my child bring a mobile phone to machane?
Yes, however in order not to disrupt the running of
machane, we have developed the following policy:
• Aleph, Aleph Chalutzi and Bet Base (Years 6 - 8):
Phones must be handed in at the start of Machane
and will be given out before Shabbat and on two
other occasions.
• Bet Chalutzi and Gimmel (Years 9 – 10):
Phones must be kept in dorms during all activities,
tefillah and mealtimes, and used only during
allocated free time.
Please encourage your child to respect our policy so that
machane can run without disruption. Please note that
the mobile phone policy refers to any communication
device.
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Dear Friend
Bnei Akiva has always prided itself on Jewish education, leadership and support for Israel. It is
the emphasis on these ideals that has inspired so many of the movement’s alumni to go on to be
communal and political leaders in Israel and throughout the world.
Friends of Bnei Akiva works closely with the leadership of Bnei Akiva,
in a spirit of friendship and co-operation, fundraising for capital projects, as well as supporting Bnei
Akiva with funds for its educational work.
You may well be able to afford the cost for your child to enjoy an educational experience with Bnei
Akiva, but there are, unfortunately, many children whose families cannot afford the full cost of
machane. Our financial resources are limited and we rely on generous donations from our supporters
to enable us to give financial assistance to those children in genuine need.
If you are able to help, please send a cheque or charity voucher, payable to Friends of Bnei Akiva
(Bachad), clearly marking that it is for the grant fund. We are a registered charity (no. 1109706).
Thank you for your support.
Sally Saunders
Chairman, Friends of Bnei Akiva
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