Rishonim is designed to meet the needs of those children in transition from preschool to kindergarten. Knowing this will be most campers’ first camp experience, Camp Shai’s Rishonim program gently introduces activities with a built-in recharge time each day.

Whether they are returning for another awesome summer or starting at Shai for the first time, Chaverim campers get to build long lasting friendships, try new activities, and learn Camp Shai’s traditions. Chaverim campers’ days are filled with arts and crafts, camp songs, team games, swimming, and so much more! 

Our Tsofim campers tend to take the lead in championing Camp Shai’s most important traditions such as singing loudly in Morning Circle and cheering for their counselors during Survivor challenges. Tsofim is also the age at which campers can finally participate in Chuggim and decide which activity they will end each day on.  

Giborim campers get to experience the full magic of summer camp and spend their days creating art, playing sports, making music, and swimming. 

Bonim campers get the best of both traditional camp and off-site adventures! Our Builders will take part in many of the traditional Camp Shai favorites – swimming, art, sports, music, Teva – plus, exciting new field trip opportunities!