Camp Nofesh Passaic?

amother

Sun, Dec 22 2019, 8:15 pm

Anyone have info about Camp Nofesh in Passaic?
My son is 6 and am looking into sending him there. I have been told by several people who don't send their boys there that is very hefker and kind of a free-for-all.
Anyone who actually has kids there can verify that statement?

amother

White

Sun, Dec 22 2019, 8:32 pm

It’s run by a master mechanech Rabbi Kaplinsky. The boys love the camp. He has canteen and prize store and crazy age appropriate activities.
It’s not as structured as the preschool camps and girls day camps are or but it’s not a free for all. The younger bunks have a full time Rebbe as a Rebbe in the morning and a counselor in the afternoon as well as two other staff members. When they go on off ground trips there is extra staff added. And if you’re not comfortable with a trip just keep your son home that day. There are lots of extra hour activities that are usually age appropriate. Lots of fun wacky events. There is a full time nurse as well. Rabbi Kaplinsky is extremely organized and experienced and easy to talk to. He will deal with any issue responsibly. He’s been doing this for years and is one of the best Rebbeim out there.

Kids do have choices to make - less in the younger bunks. They can choose swimming or game room or woodworking but not in the younger grades. That’s when they get a bit older. It’s definitely more structured for the younger kids.

amother

Rose

Sun, Dec 22 2019, 9:03 pm

My boys went there for many years and they were happy and well cared for. Communication with the parents was good, and Rabbi Kaplinsky is trustworthy and very on top of things.

It's a real boys day camp. Designed to give the boys a blast and really enjoy their time.