Registration Policies for 2026

The fee includes:

1. Round-trip transportation from Toronto or Ottawa for Session 1, Session 2, and Full Session campers.
    

2. Any baggage handling prior to camp.
    

3. Camper T-shirt.
    

4. HST.
    

The fee does NOT include:

1. Medical expenses (including prescriptions) not covered by OHIP and dental/orthodontic expenses.
    

2. International Health Insurance (required for all non-Canadian campers).
    

3. Any special travel arrangements.
    

4. Kupah, to be collected in cash or (preferred) by e-transfer at the bus.
    

   • Suggested amount of Kupah is $50 per camper per session.
      

   • For full summer campers including Madatz, we suggest $100.
      

   • For Madatz and Bogrimot, we suggest $50 additional to cover custom kvutzah sweatshirts (or other swag of their choice).
      

 

Deposit

A $500 deposit is due with your application for all sessions.

• $250 from the deposit is non-refundable, regardless of circumstances.
   

• $250 is refundable until March 1, 2026.
   

• Cancellations after March 1 result in the full loss of the deposit.
   

• Registrations after March 1 mean the deposit is fully non-refundable.
   

 

Payments

Payments may be made by e-transfer, cheque, or credit card (beginning October 15, 2026). Credit card payments will include a processing convenience fee.

• Families may pay in full with their deposit or split into equal payments.
   

• All balances must be completed in full by April 15, 2026, regardless of registration date.
   

• Extended payment plans may be possible upon request.
   

• All tuition must be paid in full before camp begins unless a written plan is approved.
   

 

Discounts

*Discounts cannot be stacked, and the most significant discount will be applied to your balance.

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• Early Bird (4%): Register with a deposit by October 31, 2025.
   

• Refer-a-Friend: Families who refer a new camper receive a $250 credit once the new camper registers and attends at least two weeks.
   

• Sibling Discount: A $200 discount is applied for each additional sibling registered.
   

• Post-MBI/E Discount: Campers who attended the HDNA MBI/E trip receive 25% off the Post-MBI/E program tuition.

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Late Registration

A $250 late fee applies to registrations after April 15, 2026.

 

Session Extensions

Campers may extend their stay where space allows. Fees will be calculated at the same nightly rate as their original registration.

• Please note: Early Bird discounts do not apply to extensions made after the October 31, 2025 deadline.
   

 

Additional Charges

Occasional charges may apply for items such as prescriptions, lice treatments, or medical care not covered by OHIP. These will be billed directly to families.

 

Cancellation and Refunds

• Withdrawals between March 31 and May 31: $500 (plus deposit) forfeited.
   

• Withdrawals on or after June 1: entire camp fee forfeited.
   

• Once camp begins, no refunds are issued if a camper leaves or misses days.
   

• Special consideration may be made for medical reasons.
   

This policy helps us keep camp affordable and ensure financial sustainability.

 

Transportation for 2026

Camp Gesher provides bus transportation from Toronto and Ottawa on the first and last day of Session 1 and Session 2.

• Campers traveling by train or plane must arrange to arrive in Toronto with enough time to ride the camp bus to camp.
   

• Families must also arrange return travel to coordinate with bus schedules back to Toronto or Ottawa.
   

• Ofarim and Two-Week Session campers will be picked up by parents at camp on departure day at 11:00 AM.
   

• We are hoping to run a bus from New York to camp at the beginning of Session 1, pending registration numbers.