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baltomom ↓

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 7:33 am

I'm looking for a sleepaway camp for my DD, Bais Yaakov hashkafos with an out-of-town flavor/not very New York-y (ie. not too much emphasis among the girls on brand name clothing etc). Please give your suggestions and tell about your experiences. Thanks!

mommy27

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 8:01 am

I'd love to hear them too! Sorry, baltomom, but this is also my first time and I have no idea where to start either. I hope you don't mind me "eavesdropping".

If this helps, my daughter, who will be 13, says Maarava is a good one (based on her friend's sister's experience), but I'd like to know about a couple other options in case that one doesn't work out.

↑ baltomom

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 8:10 am

I also heard wonderful things about Maarava, but unfortunately won't work out for this DD this year.... Any other camps like it out there?

BTW, online application/registration began for Maarava yesterday. www.aicamps.com

Chayalle

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 8:55 am

My DD's went to Camp Bais Yaakov. Though most girls are from the NY area, they have girls from all over - as far away as California. My DD says no one cares about designers there.

Inspire

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 11:36 am

Also recommending Camp Bais Yaakov, Ferndale, NY.

pickle321

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 11:42 am

Sternberg!

funkygirl

Thu, Nov 05 2015, 1:27 pm

Defiantly Camp Bais Yaakov! My daughter went there this past summer and had a blast. it's very simple and friendly. They also give nice breaks

amother

Maroon

Sat, Nov 07 2015, 4:09 pm

Also looking for suggestions for sleepaway camp for 12 yr old girl.

amother

White

Sat, Nov 07 2015, 7:12 pm

Besides Maarava, Agudah Midwest and Marom. I think Marom is for 9th gr. and up but I might be wrong.

momesq ↓

Sat, Nov 07 2015, 8:03 pm

Sviva in woodbourne. It's only a second half camp though. It's a boys camp first half.

People like Chaviva is elenville but it's a very small camp and it's impossible to get new camper in.

amother

Black

Sat, Nov 07 2015, 9:34 pm

What kind of girls go to sviva?

↑ momesq

Sun, Nov 08 2015, 4:39 am

Large mix. Brooklyn, 5ts, Lakewood, oot

amother

Seagreen

Sun, Nov 08 2015, 4:59 am

I went to Camp Bais Yaakov for many years. I loved it. It has a lot of girls from tristate area but a nice amount from out of town as well and the general clientele couldn't care less about brand names. It's warm, chilled atmosphere and so fun!

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