Where is your camp located?

Camp Morasha is located in the picturesque northeastern Pocono Mountains. We are in the heart of Wayne County, about two-and-a half hours from New York City.

How many campers and counselors are in each cabin and how are they assigned?

Each modern cabin houses thirteen to fifteen campers with 6-7 counselors.

What is your staff like?

We understand that a camp is only as good as its staff and therefore choosing the ideal staff is a top priority for Camp Morasha. We hire highly motivated counselors, athletes, educators, and camping professionals, who come to us with spirit, a commitment to children, love for camp, and the recognition that every staff member is an educator and role model to our campers. All staff are interviewed extensively, are required to attend an intensive staff orientation, and receive continued guidance throughout the summer from our experienced Senior Staff.

How does my child get to camp?

Children come to camp on air-conditioned, bathroom and video-equipped coach buses. Experienced staff members escort the campers on each bus. There is departure from Long Island and Teaneck. Details on specific locations may vary from year to year and is sent to each registered camper in February.

How does my child’s luggage get to camp?

Parents from the TriState and Florida areas are able to sign up with “Camp Truck Delivery” and have their luggage picked up from their homes and delivered directly to their children’s bunks. Campers who live outside these areas may send their luggage via UPS or Fedex.

What are meals like at Camp Morasha?

Our campers and staff tell us our food is excellent! Meals are served by our kitchen staff and campers sit by bunk. We serve three well-balanced, child friendly meals each day, with lunch and dinner offering a full salad bar. In addition to our chefs, we have a camp baker preparing homemade treats.. We also serve a snack during the day, which include fresh fruit, cookies and juice. Canteen orders are submitted every morning and delivered at rest period. Divisions often visit the canteen after night activity.

Are you nut and sesame free?

WE ARE A NUT-SENSITIVE CAMP. We have many campers who have SEVERE allergies. The Camp Morasha kitchen and canteen do not prepare and serve any food products that contain peanuts, tree nuts or sesame, or offer products that are labeled “made in a facility that processes nuts.” Outside food brought on Opening Day or Visitng Day may not contain any such products, and no outside food, including challahs, are permitted in the Dining Room. Rest assured that your children will receive plenty of wonderful, nourishing food, nosh, and desserts.

Do you allow packages?

Our first priority is the safety, health, and well-being of our campers. For this reason, we have instituted a NO-FOOD PACKAGE POLICY. Excluding bringing up food on Opening Day and Visiting Day, no package containing any food or drinks is to be sent or delivered to campers. This includes shipping food or sending food up with visitors, Shabbat guests, or spouses. ALL packages sent or delivered to camp will be directed to the Main Office and opened.

What is a typical day like at Camp Morasha?

There is no day that is “typical” at Camp Morasha! Our daily schedule offers the perfect combination of education, sports, specialties, swimming and special programs. We want to provide every camper with an enjoyable, well-rounded and wholesome total camp experience, while also allowing them to develop their own skills. Every camper has one or two periods of formal and informal education, taught by top educators from yeshiva day schools and by our BMP staff. After every great day at camp, each division is treated to an amazing night activity, which can range from concerts to carnivals, crazy contests to color war. To see a sample schedule for our youngest boys and girls, click here.

What are your special events at camp?

Camp Morasha has become famous for it’s special programming. If you just glance at our Camp Calendar, you will be astonished by the quantity and quality of our special events. We work very hard to create an environment and brings out the best of our campers and staff – where their skills, creativity, and spirit shine throughout the summer.

When may I visit my campers at camp?

There is a designated day called “Visiting Day” for all family members and friends to come visit camp. Visiting Day is always a great day for our campers and visitors, and runs from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EST. We respectfully ask all parents to limit visitation to this day. Parents who cannot come on Visiting Day should call the office to arrange an alternate time. Under no circumstances will unauthorized visitors be permitted on campgrounds on non-visiting days. This creates the ideal environment for our campers to overcome homesickness and thrive in camp. Please be assured that we will be in touch with you should there be any issue with your child. You may also check on your child’s activities and view daily photos and weekly videos. This is the best way to staying current with your camper during the summer! We post hundreds of photos and the latest news each day.

How can I communicate with my child during camp?

We encourage good, old-fashioned letter writing as the best way to communicate with your camper. Campers love getting regular mail from their family and friends! Campers write home regularly. In addition, parents may e-mail their children. Details on how to e-mail a camper can be found here. E-mails from parents are printed out and distributed to campers daily.

Are cell phones permitted in camp?

To foster independence and a healthy camping experience, all cell phones brought to camp are collected on Opening Day. Campers Older Shtilim and up — boys and girls — have the option to receive their phones back on Trip Day. If a camper would like to make a call home during the week, we almost always accommodate (assuming our staff feels that a call will not negatively influence the child’s adjustment and experience). For programmatic and scheduling reasons, calls home are primarily made on Fridays on Boys’ Campus (if the camper would like to call home). If a female camper would like to call home, they can schedule a time with their Division Head at any time throughout the week. Please note that Ntzanim campers (our youngest campers, boys or girls) will not be making calls home as it very often has a negative impact on their adjustment to camp. We, of course, will be in touch with any issues, if they arise

We understand that some campers have iPhones, which can double as an iPod and/or camera. Therefore, iPhones may be kept in the bunk if the SIM Card is removed by the camper and placed in a labeled Ziploc bag. With prior permission, campers are allowed to call home for birthdays, smachot, or other occasions. At orientation, campers are told that they may call home if any need arises.

Is there a dress code in camp?

One of our primary objectives is to inculcate Torah values, healthy attitudes and good character traits in our campers.

Males may not wear sleeveless shirts to t’filla, shiurim, and in the Dining Room. On Shabbat, males must wear a SOLID white or SOLID blue buttoned-down shirt (no 3-button polo shirts allowed), slacks (not jeans) and shoes (not sneakers). A kippah (or hat) must be worn at all times and tzitzit, when not playing sports or swimming.

Females should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Jeans, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other loose fitting pants are permitted. Shorts and skirts are permitted, but must approach the knee (which will be enforced at the discretion of our Girls’ Campus staff). Leggings, jeggings, boxer, biker, and soffe shorts, tank tops and cap sleeves are not permitted.
• All t-shirts that were permitted last summer, including v-necks, are permitted for this summer as well. Necklines of shirts should not be inappropriately revealing, see-through, or cut.
• Please make sure that Shabbat clothes adhere to these guidelines. Shabbat clothes should be befitting for Shabbat and should not be exceedingly tight fitting or short.

What should my child bring and not bring to camp?

We will post a packing list outlining everything you need for the summer a several months before the summer. We strongly discourage campers from bringing any expensive electronic equipment or clothing items. Please do not send expensive watches, jewelry, cell phones, iPads, portable gaming systems, or other valuable items. They can easily be lost or prove to be a temptation which some may find difficult to resist. To ensure that our campers spend their time outdoors and are not distracted from our scheduled activities, iPads or other move players players are not to be used AT ALL in camp.

How does the laundry work?

Weekly laundry service is provided at no additional charge. Our laundry is returned to campers within a day and half. Dry cleaning facilities are not available.

Do I need to send extra spending money?

Every-day trips and activities are included in the tuition. As campers may want to buy souvenirs or extra snacks, we do recommend sending a small amount of spending money to be kept in the office.