Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16 · $1,605/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16

Habonim Dror Camp Tavor

Three Rivers, MI · $1,605/week · ★ 5.0 (7 reviews)

Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is a Jewish socialist-Zionist youth movement summer camp in Michigan.

▌ Editor's read Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by the ACA logo and link on their website. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, demonstrating a long history and established presence (camptavor.org/about). It is a non-profit organization, part of the Habonim Dror youth movement. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including first aid, CPR, and child protection policies (camptavor.org/safety). Their mission focuses on developing Jewish identity, social justice, and leadership skills within a cooperative, peer-led community. Social media presence includes active Instagram (@camptavor) and Facebook (@camptavor) accounts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Address: 74300 N 42nd St, Three Rivers, MI 49093
  • Phone: 269-273-6442
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $5,044 for the first session (22 days), $3,900 for the second session (17 days).

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on social justice
  • Youth-led community
  • Jewish cultural immersion

↘ Watch for

  • Political focus may not suit all families
  • Limited session length options

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Habonim Dror Camp Tavor

What ages does Habonim Dror Camp Tavor accept?
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Habonim Dror Camp Tavor cost?
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor publishes $1,605/week for the standard session. $5,044 for the first session (22 days), $3,900 for the second session (17 days). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Habonim Dror Camp Tavor accredited?
Yes — Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Habonim Dror Camp Tavor?
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Habonim Dror Camp Tavor provide lunch?
Yes — Habonim Dror Camp Tavor includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Habonim Dror Camp Tavor offer transportation?
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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