Home Away From Home.Our chanichimot (campers) can’t wait to get back to camp. The chance to live with their best friends, to pursue their passions and learn out from behind a desk, to be treated like an adult, and – who are we kidding – the chance to get some time away from the folks. Camp is special. If you went to camp as a kid, you remember.
And our camp is special. It’s small enough that everyone knows everyone, and since people come back year after year, it’s more than a camp, it’s a village; a village made up of people from around the world, people who all experience Shomria as more than a retreat, but as a home away from home. All our campers are organized by kvutza (group). Each kvutza is grouped by age and has a set of madrichimot (counsellors), most of whom are former campers themselves, each with their unique approach. The three younger kvutzot and the three older kvutzot are each called a machane (camp), and all of it together is called mosh. One of the most special aspects of camp is living communally in tzrifim (cabins). We are proud to offer multiple housing options (girls, boys, and all gender cabins) to meet the diverse needs of our camp community. We can't wait to welcome your family into our community. Should you have any questions not answered below, please don't hesitate to contact our office! Chazak Ve'Ematz - Strength & Courage Your Hashomer Hatzair, Camp Shomria Family |
Check out our most recent Mosh Kayitz and get excited for next year! |
Key Dates (Also found in the Family Handbook)
October 1st, 2024 |
Camp Shomria Needs-Based Scholarship Application opens |
November 1st, 2024 |
Early Bird deadline (Payment deadline is February 15th, 2025) |
January 31st, 2025 |
Camp Shomria Needs-Based Scholarships Awarded - Round 1 |
February 15th, 2025 |
Deposit deadline Cancellations after this date will not be eligible for partial deposit refund (50% of the deposit is refundable prior to February 15th) |
March 31st, 2025 |
Needs-Based Scholarships Awarded - Round 2 |
April 15th, 2025 |
Payment deadline All camp fees must be paid in full by this date, regardless of registration date. (Late registration fee of $200 applies for registrations after this date and payment will be required in full at the time of registration.) |
May 31st, 2025 |
Registration closed. No new registrations will be accepted after this date. |
June 1st, 2025 |
Deadline for submission of all camper forms |
June 16th - 28th, 2025 |
Pre-camp phone calls |
June 29th, 2025 |
FIRST DAY OF MOSH KAYITZ 2025 |
July 27th, 2025 |
LAST DAY OF MOSH KAYITZ 2025 |
August 17th, 2025 |
Deadline to submit CSI survey (Camper Satisfaction Insight Survey) |
September 2025 |
Ken Kickoff! |
Our Machane.
Our camp is located just halfway between Toronto and Montreal, on beautiful Otty Lake. With forest on three sides and a private sandy beachfront with marina on the other, there’s no better place to make the most of those beautiful Canadian summers.
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Since Israel and kibbutz style living is so core to our identity, we use a lot of Hebrew words when talking about our camp. Here are some other important words to know if you'll visit. We eat communally in the chedar ochel, the dining hall. We put on plays, dances, and activities in the beit tarbut, the culture hall. Every morning, we meet around the chet, our flagpole. Every day we go swimming at the chof, the beach. There you can find the migdal, which means "the tower". If you're under 12, you'll sleep in upper machane. If you're older you'll sleep in lower machane. And if you're in Yedid (a CIT) you'll sleep in kibbutzi. |
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Do What You Love.
Every day there’s a chance during chugim for campers to choose what they want to do.
This is the best opportunity to get exposed to new activities and explore untapped talents.
Some campers are actors and want to get involved in the musical or play
Some campers are artists and want to create visual arts and crafts
Some campers are swimmers and want to spend every free minute in the lake
Some campers are musicians and want to jam out on the drums, guitars, or keyboard
Some campers are builders and want to make structures with logs and twine
Some campers are athletes and want to dance, do yoga, or play team sports
Some campers are writers and want to compose stories or write letters for friends back home
Some campers are journalists and want to do interviews or write pieces for the weekly paper
Some campers break the mold and put together a chug we hadn’t even thought to offer
Whatever your child is interested in, we are here to provide them the space and tools to pursue that passion and excel!
This is the best opportunity to get exposed to new activities and explore untapped talents.
Some campers are actors and want to get involved in the musical or play
Some campers are artists and want to create visual arts and crafts
Some campers are swimmers and want to spend every free minute in the lake
Some campers are musicians and want to jam out on the drums, guitars, or keyboard
Some campers are builders and want to make structures with logs and twine
Some campers are athletes and want to dance, do yoga, or play team sports
Some campers are writers and want to compose stories or write letters for friends back home
Some campers are journalists and want to do interviews or write pieces for the weekly paper
Some campers break the mold and put together a chug we hadn’t even thought to offer
Whatever your child is interested in, we are here to provide them the space and tools to pursue that passion and excel!
