Much like any other machaneh, Gesher divides its chanichim
into different groups based on their age. Each age group is assigned a Hebrew name.
Below is a chart indicating in which of the shichvot your children would typically
be placed based on the grade they are completing in school:
|
Grade |
Shichvot |
|
2-3 |
Ofarim |
|
4 |
Amelim |
|
5 |
Chalutzim |
|
6 |
Solelim |
|
7 |
Bonim |
|
Grade |
Shichvot |
|
8 |
Bonim |
|
9 |
Bogrim |
|
10 |
MBI* |
|
11 |
Madatz |
|
*MBI or Machaneh Bonim in Israel is a special
program in the summer typically following
Most events at machaneh are attended by all Shichvot, but a portion of every
day is desiganted for Shichvot-specific progrmmaing. At Gesher we have found this
allows for superb machaneh-wide relations as well as group dynamics within the shichvot.
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