Camp Moshava (Pennsylvania)
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Camp Moshava (often called Moshava, IO, or Moshava IO) is a coeducational, Modern Orthodox Jewish Summer Camp
located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
. The camp describes its mission as; "an adventure in Religious Zionism
".
organization. As such it is affiliated with other Camp Moshavas namely, Camp Moshava, Wild Rose, WI, Camp Stone
and Ennismore.
which has attached a wrestling mat as well as a mini slide, a small and large inflatable iceberg, which act as a climbing wall
and slide, several floating mats, a water see-saw
and a banana boat
; these toys are collectively referred to as "Lake Toys and Mount Gershon" named for Gershon Rossman who took the position of head lifegaurd for the men in the summer of 2011 alongside Barbara Stern who is the head lifegaurd for the women. The lake and the pool alike are only open for separate swimming for men and women.
Summer camp
Summer camp is a supervised program for children or teenagers conducted during the summer months in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend summer camp are known as campers....
located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Honesdale is a borough in and the county seat of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located northeast of Scranton. The population was 4,874 at the 2000 census....
. The camp describes its mission as; "an adventure in Religious Zionism
Religious Zionism
Religious Zionism is an ideology that combines Zionism and Jewish religious faith...
".
Affiliations
Camp Moshava is part of the Bnei AkivaBnei Akiva
Bnei Akiva is the largest religious Zionist youth movement in the world, with over 125,000 members in 37 countries. It was established in Mandate Palestine in 1929.-History:...
organization. As such it is affiliated with other Camp Moshavas namely, Camp Moshava, Wild Rose, WI, Camp Stone
Camp Stone
Camp Stone is an Orthodox Jewish summer camp located in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania. It is owned by Young Israel of Cleveland and operated by the Bnei Akiva youth movement. Their vision is to cultivate a lifelong commitment to Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael, and Torat Yisrael...
and Ennismore.
Education
The philosophy of the Bnei Akiva is "Torah Veavoda(תורה ועבודה)", literary translated as "bible and work".Annual Theme
Every year Camp Moshava has a different theme. This theme consists of different aspects including for example an annual song, theme name, and activities. For example for the summer of 2010 the theme was "Moshevet Tiferet Yisrael", the annual song was "Mi Shemaamin", and a series of skits were performed as a parody bases on The Wizard of Oz, or The Wizard of Ozreal(Israel). Additionaly a Mishna competetion took place based on the common "Chiddon" moodel such as the annual Internation Chidon Hatanach.The Water Front
The camp is located on a small body of water namely, Huff Pond. The lake owned by the camp, is the home (during the summer months) to a variety of "lake toys". These toys include: a trampolineTrampoline
A trampoline is a device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs. People bounce on trampolines for recreational and competitive purposes....
which has attached a wrestling mat as well as a mini slide, a small and large inflatable iceberg, which act as a climbing wall
Climbing wall
A climbing wall is an artificially constructed wall with grips for hands and feet, usually used for indoor climbing, but sometimes located outdoors as well. Some are brick or wooden constructions, but on most modern walls, the material most often used is a thick multiplex board with holes drilled...
and slide, several floating mats, a water see-saw
See-Saw
See-Saw is a Japanese pop duo originally from Tokyo, Japan. Its members include Chiaki Ishikawa and Yuki Kajiura; former member left the group in April 1994 to pursue a writing career...
and a banana boat
Banana boat
banana boat may refer to:* Banana boat , an unpowered recreational boat* Banana boat , a ship whose primary role is the transportation of bananas as cargo* Banana boat , campfire delicacy...
; these toys are collectively referred to as "Lake Toys and Mount Gershon" named for Gershon Rossman who took the position of head lifegaurd for the men in the summer of 2011 alongside Barbara Stern who is the head lifegaurd for the women. The lake and the pool alike are only open for separate swimming for men and women.