Our summer 2025 camp season is beginning Monday June 23rd! We are looking forward to welcoming all our new campers at Camp Ohr Menachem (COM). We have been working tirelessly to create a summer program full of fun, excitement, and COM spirit that you all know and love, which still allows for a safe and healthy summer camp experience.
Please familiarize yourselves with the following procedures.
Hours
Camp hours are from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM.
Early care will be from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM everyday.
After care will be from 3:30 PM-5:00 PM Monday to Thursday.
Please do not bring your child earlier than 8:45 AM (unless you registered for early care) to ensure proper supervision.
Camp Locations
Boys
Week 1 - Yeshiva Lubavich located at 6405 Westbury, Montreal, Quebec, H3W 2X5.
Week 2-6 - Talmud Torah located at 4850 Ave Saint-Kevin, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1P2.
Girls
Chabad CSL located at 6501 Kildare
***Trips, swimming, and sports will be elsewhere for all campers.
Refund Policy
Before June 1, 2025
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Cancelling or switching the weeks your child will be attending camp: 30$ service fee.
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Cancelling the entire summer: full refund not including the 225$ deposit.
After June 1, 2025
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No refund will be issued.
Morning Drop Off
Boys - The boys should be dropped off at Chabad CSL 6501 Kildare at 8:45 AM. The buses will be waiting for the kids on corner Kildare and Marc Chagall. The bus will leave at 9:00 AM sharp. If they missed the bus, they can be dropped off directly at 9:20 AM at their location. However, we encourage that all boys will be dropped at Chabad at 8:45 AM. On bigger trip days, boys will be leaving directly from Chabad, so it’s important to arrive at 8:45 AM sharp.
Girls - The girls should be dropped off in front of Chabad CSL 6501 Kildare.
A staff member will be outside from 8:45 - 9:00 AM to greet your child and escort her to her bunk..
Late drop off (for boys and girls): If you are bringing your child after 9:00 AM, call the on site director to make sure that your child will be signed in. DO NOT leave until a staff member has signed your child in. To avoid any hassle and to make sure your child gets the most out of their camp day, PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME!
Afternoon Dismissal
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Junior Boys will be waiting on the grass on Marc Chagal corner Kildare
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Adventure Boys will be in the tent in front of Chabad.
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Pioneer & Teen Boys will be on the grass in front of Chabad.
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All 3 divisions of the Girls will be waiting indoors and will be called one by one.
When you enter the circle, a counselor will be out asking for the child's name and his/her division.
Please do not get out of your car unless you are parked legally.
Make sure your child signs out with the head counselor before leaving.
Dismissal will be from 3:30-3:45 PM. Please respect the timing. Parents who come after 3:45 PM, their child will be sent to After Care, and will be charged $15.
After care is available latest by 5 PM, however pre-registration online is required.
Communication
There are a number of different ways in which camp communicates with parents:
For pictures and news, please follow Camp Ohr Menachem on Facebook, campohrmenachem on Instagram or check Rabbi Tzemach’s Whatsapp status.
Weekly email updates: Parents will receive a highlight report in advance of each week,
which will list the main activities of each day and the clothing and/or supplies children will need to wear/bring.
Whatsapp broadcast list: Camp will send updates and reminders via Whatsapp. More details to follow regarding the Whatsapp broadcast lists.
Safety
Safety is a primary focus at Camp Ohr Menachem.
Staffing: All our counselors are experienced camp counselors. Each group will be supervised by at least two counselors throughout the day. Our staff has attended extensive pre camp counselor first aid training.
Safety Tags: Each counselor wears a tag with each child’s important information including contact numbers, allergies and special needs. In case of an emergency, parents or emergency contacts will be contacted immediately.
Welcome Package
The campers will be receiving a camp T-shirt, a cap, and a water bottle in the welcome package on the first day of camp. Please make sure your child brings their water bottle and their cap everyday and their camp T-shirt for outings.
Camp T-shirts: All children must wear camp T-shirts on outings so that our campers are easy to identify. Camp T-shirts will be distributed on the first day of camp. Additional T-shirts can be purchased for 15$ at the camp office.
Lunch Menu
There will be a hot lunch with two snacks served daily. More details to follow regarding the lunch schedule. NOTE: WE ARE A COMPLETELY NUT-FREE CAMP. Please DO NOT send your child with any nuts or any food containing nuts. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD EATS A HEALTHY BREAKFAST BEFORE COMING TO CAMP AND SEND WATER DAILY.
What to Bring
Every child should bring a sun hat, water, sunscreen and of course, a lot of great spirit! In order to encourage the practice of giving charity, we also encourage parents to send a coin for Tzedakah with their child every day. On swimming days, your child must bring a bathing suit, a towel, and a bathing cap. Teen & CIT boys additionally need Tallit and tefillin (morning prayers will be said in camp).
Swimming
Swimming will be under the supervision of certified lifeguards. In addition to the certified lifeguards on duty, our staff are well briefed on supervision and safety procedures.
Junior boys and girls will swim at Yitzchak Rabin pool; Adventure & Pioneer boys at the Y at Westbury; Teen & CIT backyard pools, Adventure & Pioneer girls backyard pools.
If you like to offer your pool, please contact the office.
Attendance
As an added safety measure, we ask that if your child will be missing a day of camp, please email us at [email protected] in the morning.
Camp Code of Conduct
At Camp Ohr Menachem, we strive to create a warm, happy, and inclusive environment where every camper feels valued and respected. To achieve this, we have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any behavior that compromises the well-being and safety of our campers.
Prohibited Behavior
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Bullying, fighting, or physical aggression
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Inappropriate touching or physical contact
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Foul language or verbal harassment
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Disrespect towards fellow campers, staff, or property
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Any behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable, scared, or excluded
Campers Responsibilities
We expect all campers to:
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Treat others with kindness, respect, and empathy
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Be inclusive and welcoming to fellow campers
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Report any incidents or concerns to camp staff immediately
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Follow camp rules and policies
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Respect camp facilities, equipment, and property
Property Damage
Please note that any damage to camp property, facilities, or equipment will be the financial responsibility of the camper's parents.
By registering your child for Camp Ohr Menachem, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to this code of conduct.
Electronics
CAMPERS MAY NOT BRING ELECTRONICS INTO CAMP AT ANY TIME. We will not allow any type of electronic device such as, smartphones, iPods, iPads, computers, tablets, mp3 players, earbuds, cameras, smart watches, etc. If a camper has brought a device, we will confiscate it and give it to the parents at the end of the week.
Let's work together to create an amazing camp experience for all!
Valuables
IMPORTANT REMINDER: money, games, electronics or other valuable items should not be brought with your child to camp. We cannot take responsibility for lost or stolen items.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. Tzeela Holly-Gestetner - Camp Administrator:: 514-485-7221 x110
Rabbi Levi Raskin - Camp Director: 514-485-7221 x104
Rabbi Tzemach Raskin - Camp Director: 438-523-7253
Rabbi Sender Zirkind - Boys on site Director: 514-619-9307
Miss Rivka Ohayon - Girls on site Director: 438-409-2450
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, regards or concerns and we will be happy to assist you.
Best regards,
Rabbi Levi Raskin - Camp Director
Rabbi Tzemach Raskin - Camp Director
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