ABOUT
PIONEERS CAMP
WHO?
Pioneers Camp has three divisions divided by age:
The Junior Pioneers bunk is a specially designed program for our youngest campers. Learning the basic skills of wilderness survival, plant and animal identification, fire building, archery, and our exciting trips will allow these boys to not only build confidence, but come away from the summer as expert pioneers!
The Pioneers program advances skills learned in Junior Pioneers such as fire building, advanced shelter building, survival rescue, climbing, fishing (brook, river, and pond/lake), trapping and more. First time camper?
No worries! The program also works for first time campers as activities are taught in a manner that start of as a review for veteran campers while at the same time introducing new skill sets to new campers.
Pioneers
Ages: 13 - 14
The aim of this program is to foster leadership skills, teamwork, self reliance with an overarching theme of training to be a Pioneers counselor and excel in survival skills and activities. As a member of Maglan boys have the ability to enjoy the summer as campers, but are also delegated added responsibility and leadership positions throughout the summer.
Maglan
Ages: 15 - 16
Junior Pioneers
Ages: 9 - 12
WHAT?
Pioneers Camp Provides a unique, action-packed camp experience where your son will acquire life skills. We are geared to help campers gain a sense of responsibility, leadership skills and most importantly simchat chaim -- a joy of life itself! Surrounded by a new environment and interaction with great teachers, each boy will develop confidence and glean skills to be used the rest of his life. Most importantly, campers will have a fun-filled summer! Experiential Educational camping designed to build skill sets which will grow with your son’s development.
WHERE?
Pioneers Camp is located in the green mountains of Vermont. With 100+ acres of forestland, meadows and mountain brooks it offers a beautiful and refreshing environment in which to learn the many skills and knowledge that's taught
at Pioneers Camp.
DETAILS
Pricing:
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4 week session: $4,300
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Transportation Fee $250 (This option is for campers who take the bus to and from camp)
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A $500 non refundable deposit is due at registration (credited towards tuition)
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Limited Scholarships available upon request
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Gear/Canteen costs not included
All prices are in USD,
and all payments are non-refundable.
Sample Schedule:
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Wake up (optional river dip)
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Chasiddus Shiur
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Shacharis
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Breakfast
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Learning
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Activity 1
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Lunch / break
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Mincha
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Activity 2
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Dinner
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Prep campfire / light campfire
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Maariv
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Reflection & Projection
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Lights out (based on age group)
Packing List:
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Tefillin, Siddur, Chitas
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Spare Yarmulkas
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Shabbos Clothes
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Water shoes
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Hiking boots/outdoor shoes
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Sleeping bag
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Sleeping pad
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Bath towels (a pack towel is a better option)
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Pillow and pillowcases
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Flashlight and/or headlamp & batteries
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Laundry bag
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Baseball cap
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Sunglasses (w/croakies - optional)
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Bandanas
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2 liter water bottle
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Wool sweater or fleece jacket
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Rain gear
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Bathing suit
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Wind breaker
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Socks / underwear (at least 1 pr. wool socks recommended)
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T-shirts
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Exercise shorts
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Long pants
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Tent
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Cot
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Mess Kit
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Toiletries (comb, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen) - ONLY Biodegradable Soap
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Insect repellant
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Day pack
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Spending money for snacks while traveling and souvenirs
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Any prescription medicine
(Please label everything!)
Items that will make camp more enjoyable:
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15 postcards or Envelopes with stamps
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Baseball glove, ball
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Compass
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Swiss Army Type Knife
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Whistle
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Chap stick
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Bug spray-non aerosol
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Journal (if you enjoy writing)
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Book (if you enjoy reading)
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Games
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Camera
MEET THE STAFF
Michael
Nagel
Director, Founder
My passion as an educator is helping to create learning environments in which young people can flourish. I have been the field of education for over 15 years working teaching, working as an administrator and of running Pioneers. Some of my favorite camp memories have been storytelling, early-morning fishing trips, apache-relays, and the brother hood and teamwork of Pioneer games. I am excited for another amazing summer to come.
Aharon
Margolin
Director of Operations
Originally from San Francisco, CA. Aharon is back for his 5th summer at Pioneers. His high energy creative talents, love for Torah and Mitzvos, and powerful for Ruach sets to tone for summer. A fearless leader and quarterback of the camp helps create a summer experience not to be forgetten. Aharon spends his free time teaching Torah, completing his Smicha studies, and practicing his mean hookshot on the basketball court.
Meir
Hass
General Manager
Back for his 4th year at Pioneers, Meir is the camp’s general manager. Meir has climbed the ladder over the years from activity personnel to camp general manager and therefore understands the needs of campers and staff members alike. Meir leads and innovates upon many aspects of the behind-the-curtain operations that make the camp run smoothly and efficiently. Meir also leads infrastructure development on our new campus. Meir spent the last two years at Yeshivat Sha'arei Mevaseret Zion, and is scheduled to begin Yeshiva University this fall. During his free time Meir can be found building electric skateboards, designing websites and enjoying all that nature has to offer!
Mr. Lev Talyansky
Self Defense Director
Mr. Talyansky Started judo training in Kiev, Ukraine at age of thirteen and continued training in judo for fourteen years. He Served in the Soviet Military from '77-'79. In 1989 he immigrated to the United States and began studying karate in 1990. He trained under the direction of Grand Master Tadashi Yamashita for seventeen years reaching the level of fourth Dan Grandmaster. Tadashi Yamashita incorporated elements of Akido, Ju-Jitsu and other styles into his training. Mr. Talyansky also holds second Dan in weapons training. Mr. Talyansky currently lives in Chicago with his wife, Chana, and three sons.
Yossi Mahony
Wilderness, survival &programing
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Eli
Ganz
Wilderness, survival &
programing
Yosef M.
Division Head
As a youngster I spent much of my time in the outdoors hiking or playing with native squirrels in my backyard (well trying at least). After spending manny years a a camper in pioneers I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of creating that same experience that I loved.
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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Rabbi A & Rebbitizen L,
Parents
This past summer has been Mendel’s 7th year in camp and he always had a wonderful experience, but this summer under your guidance, was truly a transforming one from him. In your unbelievable and magical ways, you have instilled in him a love for Yiddishkeit and taught him priceless values. As Mendel puts it “they don’t threaten you if you don’t davven - they explain to you the importance of it, so you come to actually love davvening.” You have connected with him, awakening his flame for yiddishkeit. We hope this relationship continues.
With much Hatzolocho, yours gratefully
M.K, Parent
Moshe has only positive things to say about his experience. His best comment was that he truly felt that youand Binyomin care. The right situation can bring out the best in people. He was so used to having the left eye judge him.It made me happy, when he said some of the boys called him the" mother" , because he took interest and cared for someone other than himself.
It's always been important to me to try to raise children that are sensitive to others and can put their own selves aside.
May we continue the see growth from "our" children....to be a chosid of the Rebbe.
Thank you,
C.F, Parent
Thank you to all the team members for a wonderful summer for my son schneur zalman. He grew so much from this experience,and is already looking forward to coming again
all the best
ksiva vchasima tova!