What Do I Need To Know?
Things You Want to Know!
Frequently Asked Questions
Forms
No, it is not too late. Please upload your forms on your CampInTouch account and click “Forms and Documents”
No, You have until March 15 to submit your bunk request form. Email campus@camplavi.com with any concerns.
Please Fill out this TRIP DAY VISITING DAY form
- Follow us all summer long on our
Instagram @camplavi @laviboyscampus @lavigirlscampus
- You can see even more pictures on our SmugMug page camp-lavi.smugmug.com
3. Be sure to sign up for PhotoEnroll too, allowing you to utilize facial recognition to see the photos pertinent to you, and even have them emailed right to you as they are posted. photoenroll.com – Camp is providing this service free for you!
For questions related to your personal camper, please feel free to email our campus team at campus@camplavi.com.
For anything else, you can always email info@camplavi.com. Our WhatsApp will be live on June 21!! The number to text is 570-798-2009. WhatsApp is the fastest way to be in touch with us (faster than calling). Please do not call us through Whatsapp, it will not work – it only works for messages.
Campstamps (aka emailing your Camper): This gives parents the ability to email their camper! You can purchase these in your CampInTouch account, by clicking the Email option. Emailed Letters (via Camp Stamps) are printed out and delivered to the campuses daily. All incoming e-letters require a purchase of Camp Stamps through the CampInTouch system.
Of course you can always stay in touch with regular snail mail. Campers always look forward to receiving a letter* from family and friends! Our address is:
Camp Lavi c/o Camper Name
Division Name/Bunk Number (Bunk will be provided on arrival day or earlier)
2656 Upper Woods Road
Lakewood, PA 18439
You will be able to deposit money directly into your camper’s canteen account online both before and during the summer. You will also be able to view the account throughout the summer. If you want your child to be able to take some money with them on camp trip days they will be able to make that request through the canteen. As long as there are enough funds in the account to fulfill the request, your child will receive the trip spending money for the day.
You can deposit money into your camper’s Canteen Account so that they can purchase items in the canteen. Please make sure to do this before they arrive at camp. You can Pre-Approve a camper’s account for auto-replenishing. This can be found in the Camper Info Form. You can also add money throughout the summer to their canteen account online if they are running low. (Suggested initial funding amount for a Full Session is $100 and for a single Session is $50.)
You will be contacted by email during the summer if their canteen account is getting low and Pre-Approval to fund the account has not been given. (This has the potential to cause a delay and we therefore encourage parents to utilize the Pre-Approval process.)
To deposit money in your camper’s accounts, go to your CampInTouch account. Click on View Accounts to add money to the canteen accounts using your payment method on file. At the end of the summer, if there is a remaining balance it will be refunded to the main account.
Packages for campers are not permitted. Any packages sent to camp will be confiscated and not returned. In the event of an urgent need, please email info@camplavi.com to request our package request form for essential items (soap, flip-flops, etc – this does not include magazines, toys, or games. Food is never permitted to be sent).
Snack Policy- Snacks are not permitted to be sent to camp before or during camp. Any snacks sent up to Camp will be confiscated. Camp Lavi will be providing an extensive array of snack options throughout the day throughout the summer for every camper. This will include many choices that kids love.
Our TEEN campers (going into 9th and 10th grade) are allowed a snack bin. Please review the packing list for specific guidelines.
You can order water bottles to be delivered straight to them! If you approve, we’ll charge $33 and your child will get a case of water every 10 days labeled with their name.
Please sign up on the CampInTouch under the Camper Info Form.
If you opt out, please send a refillable water bottle so your camper can stay hydrated!
Throughout the summer parents may be interested in sponsoring a party for their campers. Parents have the option to do this via a Pizza, Sushi or Ice Cream Party, or a Shabbos Oneg, which can be for their camper’s bunk or division. Feel free to utilize the Pizza/IceCream/Sushi/Oneg Form to take advantage of this. Don’t forget to fill in the Memo field with instructions. Once you submit your party form, you will be contacted within 48 hours.
If you are interested in setting up Private Instruction lessons or tutoring (tennis, hockey, chess, basketball, bar mitzvah laining, bat mitzvah learning, english, math, hebrew, gymnastics, dance, sports conditioning… or any other that you request) to help your child improve in a specific area of interest, please fill out the Private Lessons/Tutoring Form. These sessions are optional and are charged separately. PLEASE NOTE: No Junior Staff member should ever contact you offering private lessons and all lessons must be arranged through the main office through the Lessons form on CampInTouch.
Camp Trucking
Campers and Staff from Florida and the Tri state area can send their trunks through CTD. Please make sure to sign up on your campintouch account in addition to signing up through the goctd.com
Campers and staff from outside of the Tri state area and Florida can ship their bags directly to camp (e.g. UPS, FedEx, Lugless).
Campers traveling by plane from Dallas or LA can bring their luggage with them on the plane and under the bus to camp. (Florida campers CAN NOT bring luggage on plane)
Campers from Toronto, Buffalo, and Maryland can coordinate a truck or van. Please make sure to sign up for this option on your CampInTouch under the trunk Luggage information form.
Transportation
All group flights will arrive one day early, June 24th
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
No, we will not allow campers to join the group flight unless they book directly through camp.
No, If you choose to book tickets on your own, they cannot come on the airport bus to camp. We will not be able to add your child to the chaperone’s ticket due to the airline’s chaperone supervision requirements and limits. The chaperone is only responsible for all the campers signed up through the camp that is on the flight. If you arrive separately, feel free to sign up for one of our bus locations and join our busses to camp (Scarsdale, Five Towns, Englewood, Greatneck)
Yes! Each flight will have an adult chaperone who will communicate with all parents via WhatsApp before the flight. This chaperone will communicate meeting points, flight updates, and camp arrival. Once the campers arrive at their respective airport, camp staff will pick up the campers and bring them directly up to camp on a coach bus.If you would like to chaperone, please email info@camplavi.com and let us know!
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: We will not allow checked luggage for our Florida campers traveling on the flight. You must use CTD or another shipping company of your choice (e.g. UPS, FedEx, Lugless).
Given the large number of campers coming from Florida, we booked 2 group flights from Florida. One flight is out of Miami, and one flight is out of Fort Lauderdale. We will not be taking requests as to which airport you will be leaving from. We will try our hardest to book your campers ticket to the airport closer to your home. We also will try our hardest to keep siblings together.
Florida group flight #1 (Opening day):
United Airlines Flight UA1832
Leaving FLL Wednesday, June 24 at 8:40am arrives Newark 11:40am
Cost: $245 (will be charged automatically to your account)
Florida group flight #2 (Opening day):
United Airlines Flight UA0408
Leaving MIA Wednesday, June 24 at 8:00am arrives Newark 10:58am
Cost: $245 (will be charged automatically to your account)
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: We will not allow checked luggage for our Florida campers traveling on the flight. You must use CTD or another shipping company of your choice (e.g. UPS, FedEx, Lugless).
Florida group flight (Changeover Day):
United Airlines Flight UA0370
Leaving Newark Sunday, July 26 at 2:00pm arrives Fort Lauderdale 5:07pm
Cost: $295
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: We will not allow checked luggage for our Florida campers traveling on the flight. You must use CTD or another shipping company of your choice (e.g. UPS, FedEx, Lugless).
Florida group flight (Last Day of Camp):
United Airlines Flight UA0370
Leaving Newark Thursday, August 13 at 2:00pm arrives Fort Lauderdale 5:07pm
Cost: $330
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: Our Dallas and California campers will be allowed to check bags. For all oversized bags, we recommend utilizing item trackers such as apple airtags to properly keep track of your luggage.
Dallas group flight (Opening Day):
United Airlines Flight UA2454
Leaving DFW Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00am arrives Newark 2:15pm
Cost: $240
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: Our Dallas and California campers will be allowed to check bags. For all oversized bags, we recommend utilizing item trackers such as apple airtags to properly keep track of your luggage.
Dallas group flight (Changeover Day):
American Airlines Flight AA1805
Leaving Newark Sunday, July 26 at 5:05pm arrives DFW 8:00pm
Cost: $340
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: Our Dallas and California campers will be allowed to check bags. For all oversized bags, we recommend utilizing item trackers such as apple airtags to properly keep track of your luggage.
Dallas group flight (Last day of Camp):
United Airlines Flight UA0442
Leaving Newark Thursday, August 13 at 3:25pm arrives DFW 6:16pm
Cost: $240
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: Our Dallas and California campers will be allowed to check bags. For all oversized bags, we recommend utilizing item trackers such as apple airtags to properly keep track of your luggage.
Los Angeles group flight (Opening Day):
United Airlines Flight UA2743
Leaving LAX Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00am arrives Newark 3:17pm
Cost: $360
Go to your Documents and forms in your CampInTouch and click on the ticket you want to buy under the transportation form. Tickets are booked by the camp office and charged directly to your account.
Please Note: Our Dallas and California campers will be allowed to check bags. For all oversized bags, we recommend utilizing item trackers such as apple airtags to properly keep track of your luggage.
Los Angeles group flight (Changeover Day):
United Airlines Flight UA2641
Leaving Newark Sunday, July 26 at 5:30pm arrives LAX 8:48pm
Cost: $508
We will NOT be having a group flight home from camp to LA on the last day of camp.
We recommend you booking this flight:
United Airlines flight UA2191
Leaving Newark August 13 2:25pm Arriving LAX 5:43pm.
We will be providing transportation to the airport. You may need to pay an accompanied minor fee. We do have a counselor on this flight who will help the campers get through the airport.
We will NOT have a group flight on July 29 to camp (second session campers). If you are flying in, please make arrangements to either join one of our buses to camp (New Jersey or Five Towns stops) or utilize a form of private transportation.
You must choose which bus you are taking from the CampInTouch form so we can ensure we have a seat for your child. Departure times are estimated and subject to change. Buses will depart in the morning to camp (see chart below).
Camper Bus
| Date | Location | Load/ Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Englewood, New Jersey EXACT LOCATION TBD | 9:00-9:30AM |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
Scarsdale EXACT LOCATION TBD (Opening and Closing day ONLY) | 9:00-9:30AM |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
5 Towns Bay Harbor Shopping Center 345 Rockaway Turnpike, Lawrence NY 11559 | 8:30-9:00AM |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Great Neck Greatneck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd, Great Neck, NY 11023 (Opening and Closing day ONLY) | 9:00-9:30AM |
You must choose which bus you are taking from the CampInTouch form so we can ensure we have a seat. Departure times are estimated and subject to change. Buses will depart in the morning to camp (see chart below). YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BRING LUGGAGE UNDER THE BUS.
Junior Staff Bus
| Date | Location | Load/ Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Englewood, New Jersey EXACT LOCATION TBD | 9:00-9:30AM |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
5 Towns Bay Harbor Shopping Center (By Panera Restaurant) 345 Rockaway Turnpike, Lawrence NY 11559 | 8:00-8:30AM |
Additional Info
We’d like to bring your attention to the wonderful variety of options available in camp for those who are interested (of course keeping in mind that none of these are required):
- Canteen (and Trip Day) Funding
You will be able to deposit money directly into your camper’s canteen account online both before and during the summer. You will also be able to view the account throughout the summer. If you want your child to be able to take some money with them on camp trip days they will be able to make that request through the canteen. As long as there are enough funds in the account to fulfill the request, your child will receive the trip spending money for the day.
You can deposit money into your camper’s Canteen Account so that they can purchase items in the canteen. Please make sure to do this before they arrive at camp. You can Pre-Approve a camper’s account for auto-replenishing. This can be found in the Camper Info Form. You can also add money throughout the summer to their canteen account online if they are running low. (Suggested initial funding amount for a Full Session is $100 and for a single Session is $50.)
You will be contacted by email during the summer if their canteen account is getting low and Pre-Approval to fund the account has not been given. (This has the potential to cause a delay and we therefore encourage parents to utilize the Pre-Approval process.)
To deposit money in your camper’s accounts, go to your CampInTouch account. Click on View Accounts to add money to the canteen accounts using your payment method on file. At the end of the summer, if there is a remaining balance it will be refunded to the main account.
- Gatorade and Water
(a) Gatorade: Please fill out the order form in your CampInTouch account. A case of Red/Blue Gatorade is $36. To order a case of Gatorade in advance, please fill out the Gatorade Pre-Order form located in your CampInTouch account. You have the ability to Pre-Approve a camper’s account for auto-replenishing Gatorade and water when they request a new case. This can be found in the Camper Info Form. (Your camper will be able to request an additional case and the order will only be fulfilled if Pre-Approval has been given.)
(b) Water: To ensure campers have plenty of water throughout the summer, each bunk will receive cases of bottled water on opening day. They’ll also have access to our convenient water coolers located around camp to refill a reusable water bottle. Campers can also purchase ($1) cold bottled water from our vending machines. If your camper wishes to order a case of water during the summer they will be able to fill out a form at the HC to submit their order. You have the ability to Pre-Approve a camper’s account for auto-replenishing Gatorade and water when they request a new case. This can be found in the Camper Info Form. (Your camper will be able to request an additional case and the order will only be fulfilled if Pre-Approval has been given.)
- Stay in Touch! With summer just around the corner, here are a few helpful ways to stay in touch with your campers this summer:
- Campstamps (aka emailing your Camper): This gives parents the ability to email their camper and even opt to have their camper return a handwritten email back! You can purchase these in your CampInTouch account, by clicking the Email option. Emailed Letters (via Camp Stamps) are printed out and delivered to the campuses daily. Replies are sent home nightly. Parents can request that their Campers reply to the e-letter received while writing the initial e-letter. All incoming and outgoing e-letters require a purchase of Camp Stamps through the CampInTouch system.
- Follow us all summer long on our Instagram @camplavi @laviboyscampus @lavigirlscampus
- You can see even more pictures on our SmugMug page camp-lavi.smugmug.com
- Be sure to sign up for PhotoEnroll too, allowing you to utilize facial recognition to see the photos pertinent to you, and even have them emailed right to you as they are posted. photoenroll.com – Camp is providing this service free for you!
- Of course you can always stay in touch with regular snail mail. Campers always look forward to receiving a letter* from family and friends! Our address is:
Camp Lavi c/o Camper Name
Division Name/Bunk Number (Bunk will be provided on arrival day or earlier)
2656 Upper Woods Road
Lakewood, PA 18439
*As a reminder, packages for campers are not permitted. Any packages sent to camp will be confiscated and not returned. In the event of an urgent need, please email info@camplavi.com to request our package request form for essential items (soap, flip-flops, etc – this does not include magazines, toys, or games. Food is never permitted to be sent).
- Parties and Onegs
Throughout the summer parents may be interested in sponsoring a party for their campers. Parents have the option to do this via a Pizza, Sushi or Ice Cream Party, or a Shabbos Oneg, which can be for their camper’s bunk or division. Feel free to utilize the Pizza/IceCream/Sushi/Oneg Form to take advantage of this. Don’t forget to fill in the Memo field with instructions.
- Private Instruction
If you are interested in setting up Private Instruction lessons or tutoring (tennis, hockey, chess, basketball, bar mitzvah laining, bat mitzvah learning, english, math, hebrew, gymnastics, dance, sports conditioning… or any other that you request) to help your child improve in a specific area of interest, please fill out the Private Lessons/Tutoring Form. These sessions are optional and are charged separately. PLEASE NOTE: No Junior Staff member should ever contact you offering private lessons and all lessons must be arranged through the main office through the Lessons form on CampInTouch.
Snack Policy
Snacks are not permitted to be sent to Camp* before or during camp. Any snacks sent up to Camp will be confiscated. Camp Lavi will be providing an extensive array of snack options throughout the day throughout the summer for every camper. This will include many choices that kids love.
* Our teen campers (going into 9th and 10th grade) are allowed a snack bin. Please review the packing list for specific guidelines.
WhatsApp Messages
Our WhatsApp will be live on June 27!! The number to text is 570-798-2009. WhatsApp is the fastest way to be in touch with us (faster than calling). Please do not call us through Whatsapp, it will not work – it only works for messages.