Questions & Answers about Camp Avoda
What is unique about Camp Avoda?
We are a small, close knit camp where everyone knows everyone else. One very unique aspect of our camp is that all of our bunk counselors are former campers who have grown up at Avoda. This means that all of our counselors truly understand the experience of being a camper at Avoda and carry on the many wonderful traditions that make Avoda special.
How long can my children come to Camp Avoda for?
We offer a 3 and a half week session and a 4 week session. The majority of our campers come for the entire summer which is 7 and a half weeks.
Where are your campers from?
Our campers come from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia and Connecticut.
Is Camp Avoda a religious camp?
We are not affiliated with any particular Jewish organization. Our campers come from homes ranging from not religious to conservative. It is not a requirement that anyone be observant to come to Camp Avoda. We are a Jewish camp and observe Shabbat on Friday nights and Saturday mornings with a service designed for camp. We serve Kosher food in our Mess Hall. Bar Mitzvah tutoring is available as well.
Do you go out of camp at all during the summer?
Yes, every Thursday is trip day at Camp Avoda. Some of our trips offered are: hiking trips, waterslide parks, deep sea fishing, rock climbing and Red Sox games.
How do we communicate with our children during the summer?
Campers are required to write home at least twice per week. You may also send email letters to your children. At the beginning of each session you will hear from your children's counselors to let you know how they are doing at camp.
Do you have socials with a girls camp?
Many of our camper's sisters, cousins and friends attend Camp Pembroke (an all girls Jewish camp) who we have regular get togethers with throughout the summer.
What is your camper to counselor ratio?
We have a camper to counselor ratio of 4 to 1. This means that all campers recieve close attention and supervision at all times.
Tell me about your staff?
Our administrative staff consists of trained professionals in the fields of education, child psychology and health care. Our Senior Counselors are college age alumni of Avoda who have graduated from our rigorous Counselor-In-Training program and have demonstrated the skills, maturity and understanding of boys to be part of our staff.
How are campers placed together?
Campers are placed together based on what grade they are entering in the upcoming school year.
What age are campers when they start coming to Avoda?
We have campers going into 2nd grade up to 10th grade. Our experience has been that the younger a camper starts at Avoda the easier adjustment they make to camp life.
