Item Description
Winning bidder will receive one week of tuition good for any session of Camp Avoda, a Jewish boys camp for ages 7-15. This is for first time campers and the winning bidder will need to pay for the remainder of the session. Session options are two-weeks, one-month or the full summer.
Two week sessions are from June 29-July12 or July 25-August 7. One-month sessions are from June 29-July 24 or July 25-August 21. Full summer session is from June 29-August 21.
Established in 1927, Camp Avoda provides a safe, enriching summer camp experience for Jewish boys ages 7-15. With more than 80 successful camping seasons, we are proud of our strong track-record in fulfilling the mission of our founding fathers and in enabling boys to learn, share, and grow while acquiring lifelong skills and friendships.
Located on Lake Tispaquin, Avoda is intimate, woodsy, and fun—a rustic oasis nestled among the pines of southeastern Massachusetts. Camp Avoda is a nonprofit camp operated by an independent volunteer board of directors and maintains accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA).
Quick Facts:
- Residential camp for Jewish boys from 7-15
- Located in Middleboro, Massachusetts; on the shores of Lake Tispaquin (45 minutes south of Boston, MA)
- 2, 3.5, 4, and 7.5 Week Sessions
- Land and water sports, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, video, photography, woodshop, challenge courses, and more!
- 4:1 camper-counselor ratio
About Camp Avoda:
MISSION
Camp Avoda is committed to providing Jewish boys with a safe, vibrant, and nurturing summer environment where friendships are built to last a lifetime. We continue our more than 80-year tradition of fostering values of teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, and respect for one another based on shared experiences that value our Jewish culture and traditions.
CORE VALUES
Avoda brotherhood, leadership, spirit, and tradition are among the most distinctive and unique aspects of the Avoda experience. Avoda brotherhood embraces shared values and experiences which nurture the development of deep and lasting life-long friendship in uncomplicated ways in our all-boys camp environment. Avoda leadership provides all campers a secure footing on which to engage themselves and others to reach heights greater than previously thought. It allows them to rise above the average, to develop as leaders of and role models for others, and to pass those skills and perspectives to generations which follow. Avoda spirit touches in ways that animate, invigorate, and inspire the heart and soul of the Avoda experience. Avoda tradition allows the successes of proven programs, practices, honored rituals, and long-standing values to influence the development of each camper’s self-confidence and self-esteem. It is the energy and strength of these four principles which support the foundation for so many to return year-after-year serving fathers, sons, and grandsons since 1927.
Programs & Activities:
Sports
Camp Avoda offers instruction in a wide range of both team and individual sports and competes with other camps in basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis. We also have an extensive intramural sports program known as League Competition. Our approach to athletics is one of inclusion and participation, with the basic ideal of Avoda sportsmanship emphasized throughout the athletic program and camp life. Everyone gets a chance to play at Avoda. Additionally, campers are afforded enhanced levels of individualized instruction.
Team Sports
One of the greatest aspects of Avoda is the camaraderie that stems from its team sports. It’s one of the few opportunities in athletic competition where all Avodians can join forces and show their camp pride together against other camps in New England.
Each year, Avoda puts together a number of different teams (based on age) to compete against other camps throughout the summer. Team sports include softball, basketball, tennis, swimming and soccer.
There are a number of tournaments for each sport throughout the summer held at the different camps. Counselors who hold an expertise in a particular sport are the coaches and hold open tryouts each month for campers to have the chance to make the team. Once the team is selected, practices are held throughout the regular schedule of camp to prepare for each tournament.
For the past 20+ years, Avoda is the host to the Camp Avoda Basketball & Soccer Tournaments. 3 or 4 other camps travel to Avoda during the second month for a 1-day tournament filled with competition, cheering and by the way, an amazing barbeque courtesy of the Avoda kitchen!
Arts
Creativity is encouraged at Camp Avoda and there are many opportunities for artistic and personal expression. Arts and crafts, wood working, photography, and video production are just four of the more popular programs at camp. These programs provide a great balance to the on-field sports that make up our program.
Our Program Includes. . .
| Archery |
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Photography |
| Arts & Crafts |
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Ping Pong |
| Bowling (for seniors) |
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Ropes/Challenge Course |
| Campfires |
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Rowing |
| Camping |
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Sabbath Services |
| Canoeing |
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Sailing |
| Climbing Wall |
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Soccer |
| Color War |
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Socials |
| Cook-outs |
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Softball |
| Dead Zone |
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Street Hockey |
| Evening Programs |
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Swimming Instruction |
| Field Trips |
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Talent Shows |
| Fishing |
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Tennis |
| Flag Rush |
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Tubing |
| Football |
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Ultimate Frisbee |
| Funyaking |
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Video Production |
| Golf (Juniors & Seniors) |
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Volleyball |
| Intercamp Competition |
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Wakeboarding |
| Kayaking |
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Water Skiing |
| Kickball |
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Weight Lifting |
| Kneeboarding |
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Wind Surfing |
| League Competition |
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Woodworking |
| Life Guard Training |
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Yearbook |
| Newcomb |
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Zoo Ball |
Dates and Rates are Outlined Below:
TUITION
| Session |
Dates |
Cost |
| Full Season |
June 29 – Aug 21 |
$6,575 |
| 1st month Session |
June 29 – July 24 |
$4,175 |
| First 2-Week Session |
June 29 – July 12 |
$2,425 |
| 2nd month Session |
July 25 – Aug 21 |
$4,175 |
| Second 2-Week Session |
July 25 – Aug 7 |
$2,425 |
| C.I.T Program Full Season |
June 26 – Aug 21 |
$3,875 |
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Visiting Day July 24 – Season campers only
CANTEEN DEPOSITS
| Grades |
Session |
Cost |
| Grades 2-8 |
Full Season |
$400 |
| One Session |
$250 |
| 2-Week Session |
$150 |
| Grade 9 |
Full Season |
$450 |
| One Session |
$275 |
| Grade 10 |
Full Season |
$875 (includes Bunk 14 Overnight and Canoe Trip) |
| C.I.T. Program |
Full Season |
$600 (includes C.I.T. Overnight) |
| Canoe Trip or Fishing Trip (optional) |
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$200 |
| Golf for Juniors and Seniors |
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$30 per each round of golf |
Link is www.campavoda.org
Item Special Note
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
CHECKS TO BE MADE OUT TO DEVOTION SCHOOL AND MAILED TO CINDY TUNGATE, DEVOTION SCHOOL SPRING CARNIVALE, 345 HARVARD STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02446 (OR DROPPED IN HER MAILBOX AT SCHOOL).
All winning bidders will be charged a transaction fee of 5%, not to exceed $20 per item, to cover a portion of the auction transaction fees. We thank you for helping with this and supporting the school.
