Senior Staff (Mazkirut)
Camp Director (Rosh Machaneh)
Program Director (Rosh Chinuch)
Technical Director (Rosh Techni)
Shaliach (Israel Emissary)
Group Director (Rosh Shichva)
Counselors (Madrichim)
Specialists
Pool Staff
Medical Staff
Food Service Staff
Technical Staff
Senior Staff Mazkirut
During the summer, our senior staff (mazkirut)share in the management of the day-to-day business of the camp. The camp director (rosh machaneh) is the camp’s central coordinator and is responsible for the hiring of the staff (tzevet). The shaliach (Israel emissary) leads the instructional Hebrew program and serves as our representative from Israel to facilitate aspects of the program involving Israeli culture and history. The rosh chinuch (program director) is responsible for the development and implementation of the educational program and the rosh techni (technical director) deals with all technical aspects of the program. Back to top
Camp Director Rosh Machaneh
The camp director is the camp’s central coordinator. He or she hires and assigns counselors to their roles, oversees the other senior staff, coordinates the daily schedule, provides counselor training, and helps to keep each day functioning safely and on schedule. Back to top
Program Director Rosh Chinuch
The program director develops and implements the camp’s educational program. This includes planning the summer’s goals, ironing out the summer’s educational themes for each session, and working with staff towards making the summer fun and educational. Back to top
Technical Director Rosh Techni
The technical director deals with all of the logistical and technical aspects of the program. The director works alongside the camp’s counselors to keep the camp's schedule, plan hikes and field trips, maintain the campsite, order supplies, organize work projects, and oversee repair work and laundry. Back to top
Shaliach Israel Emissary
The shaliach facilitates all aspects of the program that have to do with Israeli culture and history as well as the camp’s Hebrew program. The shaliach represents the link between the Israeli and the local community and is assigned through Habonim Dror North America and associated organizations in Israel. Back to top
Group Director Rosh Shichva
The group director leads his or her team of counselors in preparing and running programming for, overseeing the health and safety of, and having just a plain good time with their campers. The group director will have worked one or more summers already at a Habonim Dror camp. Back to top
Counselors Madrichim
Our counselors work with and alongside campers to ensure that educational and fun-filled summer is had by all. They lead by example, encouraging the interests and creativity of each camper and building a close community of friendship and respect. It’s not uncommon to see counselors—if not all of our staff—with older and younger campers playing and laughing side by side, eating meals together, or deep in discussion. Our camper-to-counselor ratio is never greater than five-to-one. Counselors sleep in cabins with campers, providing supervision and ensuring safety and security. Back to top
Specialists
Na’aleh also has specialists, some of whom also serve as counselors. Our specialists bring training and hands-on experience in such areas as aquatics, nature study, arts & crafts, dance, and sports. Back to top
Pool Staff
Camp Na’aleh has one or more certified water safety instructors as well as staff with advanced life saving certifications. Our waterfront and pool staff are trained and certified by the American Red Cross. Back to top
Medical Staff
Camp Na’aleh has a New York-certified registered nurse or doctor on site at all hours. When necessary, we also consult with local physicians and have ready access to nearby hospitals in cases of emergency. Our medical staff will handle both the daily medical requirements of our campers (and staff), such as the disbursement of regular medications and at-the-moment medical needs of the camp. Back to top
Food Service Staff
Each summer former campers and hired professionals work together to prepare meals and keep our dining facility clean, healthy and safe. We select experienced kitchen staff who meet New York state requirements for food handling. Most important to us is their desire to provide healthy kosher meals for our campers as well as adapt dishes to meet special eating requirements for campers and staff. Our kitchen accommodates vegetarian, allergy-restricted, and medically-restricted diets. Back to top
Technical Staff
Na’aleh also relies on the hard work and experience of additional technical staff, such as our driver, dining hall manager, and maintenance person. These individuals are selected for their technical skill, organization, and attention to detail and safety. Back to top