Rishonim (Firsts)
Campers Entering Kindergarden
Unit Head: PJ George
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For first-time campers, Rishonim explores all
that Camp Hilbert has to offer and includes
two late night programs during the summer.
Rishonim offers Part-Day and Full-Day options,
with the Full-Day option having a rest period
each day after lunch. (Part-Day option returns
to the Weinstein JCC at 2:00 p.m. ; cost is per
week)
Cost/full day: $265M/$315NM (per week)
Cost/part day : $210M/$260NM (per week)
Aleph (One)
Campers entering grades 1-4
Unit Head: LaVenus Harried
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Our Aleph program is designed to nurture
creativity and build skills while allowing
campers to explore, have fun and be part
of our camp community.
Cost: $265M/$315NM (per week)
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Noar (Youth)
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Ruach (Spirit)
Based on weeks enrolled, campers in
grades 1-2 will have the opportunity to
participate in two late nights as well as
weekly activities and a camper’s choice
program.
Based on weeks enrolled, campers in grades
3-4 will participate in archery in addition
to weekly programs and two overnights.
Bet (Two)
Campers entering grades 5-9
Unit Head: Josh Shenker
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Our Bet program is designed to give older
campers a unique experience built toward the
needs of ´tween and teen participants. Campers
will gain confidence by building new skills and
making new friends.
Cost: $300M/$350NM (per week)
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Teens entering grade 10
Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program is designed for those entering
tenth grade who want first-hand leadership and staffing experience,
while still enjoying time for social interaction. Our CITs will participate in
teambuilding, leadership training, and a summer they will never forget.
We ask CITs to commit to at least four weeks with us but encourage
them to spend all eight weeks at Camp Hilbert.
Session One: June 16 - July 11 • Session Two: July 14 - August 8
Cost per 4-week session: $400M/$445NM (additional weeks: $105M/$125NM)
Habonim (Builders)
Based on weeks enrolled, campers in
grades 5-6 will participate in weekly
and camper's choice activities, as well as a
two-night overnight, weekly field trip
and camping trip outside Camp Hilbert.
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Counselor in Training Program
Chaverim (Friends)
Based on weeks enrolled, campers in
grades 7-9 will participate in bi-weekly
camper's choice activities, two overnights,
two field trips each week, and a camping
trip outside Camp Hilbert.
Each year Camp Hilbert has staff
members from Israel. These individuals have a scouting background and
infuse Jewish and Israeli culture into
our activities, while bringing extensive
expertise in nature and the outdoors. Our
international staff spend 1-2 weeks with
different camp families throughout th