FAQ's

Boys entering 1st - 7th grade. The boys hail from local and neighboring communities, including Bergenfield and Teaneck, Clifton and Passaic, Fairlawn, Riverdale, Washington Heights and the Upper West Side.
The campers begin their day with davening and learning. Each bunk has a skilled and experienced Rebbi who davens and learns, class-room style, with the bunk. The campers learn Chumash, Mishnayos, or Gemara, depending on their grade as well as Parsha and more. Our youngest campers, entering 1st grade, have a Morah who practices kriyah skills through games and activities. The Rebbeim hail from local schools and make the learning fun and exciting. The campers come away with a sense of pride, and the camp has a Siyum at the end of the summer celebrating those accomplishments, together with treats, raffles and prizes.
After learning, the counselors and JCs take over the bunk. They follow a schedule which is prepared by their Division Head. The campers have a packed day, with daily activities such as competitive sports leagues, swimming, specialties, such as arts and crafts and baking (younger grades), sports clinic and music (middle grades), guitar, drumming, chess or sports clinics (oldest grades) and a daily fun-filled “special” activity run by Rabbi Schreier, which the campers look forward to every day!
The campers go swimming Mon- Thurs at the River Edge Swim Club, which is located right behind the camp’s grounds. The beautifully maintained Swim Club boasts a triple-Olympic sized pool, basketball courts, a gaga ball pit, ping pong tables and a playground area, all which the campers can enjoy while at the pool. The Swim Club has an excellent and trained staff on grounds, including a Head Lifeguard and six lifeguards on deck who are trained and certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR. The Swim Club’s staff test all campers who may be eligible as deep water swimmers with the deep water test.
Sports are an integral part of the day. The boys play baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, football, volleyball, and dodgeball on campus as well as at local fields, such as Kenneth B. Memorial Park, located right across from the Swim Club. Each grade’s sports are age appropriate, and starting going into 2nd grade, the boys have daily competitive sports leagues. Additionally, we offer sports clinics, whose instructors help the campers develop skills and good sportsmanship. Our indoor, fully air-conditioned, beautifully maintained gym is an amazing addition, and definitely enjoyed every day, but especially on rainy days!
Each grade goes on a trip every other week. Recent trips have been to Urban Air, High Exposure, American Dream Waterpark, Nickelodeon Amusement Park, Billy Beez, Rockland Boulders, Montclair Ice Area and local Bowling Alleys. Trips vary from summer to summer. Our oldest division is treated to an additional Major Trip at the end of the summer and also enjoy several on-campus late nights throughout the summer. In recent years the Senior Elite Division has been to the JCC camps in Medford, Thrillz Danbury, Funzilla and Speed Raceways.
The health and safety of our campers is our #1 priority. The RYNJ campus is secluded and secured by an (armed) guard who guards the campus. Visitors are not allowed to enter the building without the guard’s approval and must receive a visitor’s pass upon entering. Additionally, we have a second guard who circulates the outdoors. He is stationed by the railroad crossing every morning and assists our staff in making sure the campers get to and from the pool safely. Camp Acheinu also has several CPR and First Aid certified staff members, including a full time certified nurse who is there to deal with any medical issues, big or small.
B’H we are fortunate to have the most incredible Head Staff (see the About Our Staff page for details) out there! Our Head Staff spend an extensive amount of time each winter hiring counselors and JCs (many who, B’H, return year after year). Our counselors and JCs are Bnei Torah, hailing from local yeshivos and high schools. Camp Acheinu provides two days of pre-camp training including a session run by Project Sarah (JFS) and another by Dr. Bin Goldman, PsyD, setting up our staff for success as best as possible. Additionally, the Head Staff run daily meetings and offer ongoing support to the staff. Counselors are going into 12th grade and above, and JCs are younger high school age boys.
Yes, we offer bussing at an additional cost from Passaic, Clifton, Bergenfield, Teaneck, UWS, Riverdale and Washington Heights. Buses have limited spots so we suggest you sign up along with your registration. You can sign up for bussing on your Parent Dashboard. Your spot will be reserved after you sign up, submit a $100 transportation deposit and get confirmation. Pickup is at central locations, or door to door depending on the location. Details and pricing can be found on the CampSite. Stop locations and times will be sent out via email right before camp.
Yes, we offer hot lunch at an additional cost. Alternatively, you can send in your own bagged lunch from home. Lunch is provided by Kosher Experience four days a week and EJs Pizza once a week. You can sign up for lunches when you register for camp on your Parent Dashboard. An average week includes fleishig twice a week and dairy/pareve three times a week. The lunch menu is emailed out before camp and will be posted on the Parent Dashboard and the camp’s website right before camp. If your child does not like the lunch listed on the menu, please send one from home that day. There are no refunds on lunches for days missed. All campers, including those on the lunch program, must bring in a large water bottle (which can be refilled at the water fountains) and ample snacks as we do not provide daily snacks or drinks.
You will need to make an account on CampSite in order to complete an application. Once you submit an application, you will get a response via email confirming that your application was received. Applications take approximately two weeks to process. We check into every new camper applying by calling a Rebbi, Morah, teacher or principal listed on the application so please be accurate when filling out the application. Failure to provide accurate information will delay your application and can affect acceptance. Your child is accepted after you receive an email confirming such.
After your son is accepted, you will need to submit a $350 non-refundable deposit to secure his spot. Payment can be made via Zelle to billing@acheinudaycamp.com or via credit card or check. If you choose Zelle, you must put your son’s first and last name in the subject. To pay by credit card, log into your Parent Dashboard on Campsite and under “Financials” you will have an option to pay by credit card. If you would like to pay by check, please make the check out to Camp Acheinu. Checks should be mailed to: A. Pomerantz, PO Box 880113, Boca Raton, Fl 33488. You will also be able to check your balance , as well as submit all forms, on your Parent Dashboard. Tuition must be paid in full by May 28.
All campers must have the following forms uploaded to Camp Site:

Updated Immunization Records

Universal Child Health Record

Camp Waiver Form (required for enrollment and acceptance into Camp)

Camper Health Profile (required for enrollment and acceptance into Camp)

The following forms are only required for certain campers:

1. Allergy Action Plan -required if your child has allergies

2. Medication Authorization Form- required if your child will be taking medications during camp hours.

All forms can be found on your Parent Dashboard and must be completed and signed by a pediatrician (when required). No camper is allowed to camp without these forms completed. If you have any questions regarding forms, please email billing@acheinudaycamp.com.
If you have any questions related to registration or billing, please email billing@acheinudaycamp.com. If you have any general questions, feel free to email Rabbi David Pietruszka at rabbip@acheinudaycamp.com. During the summer, all general questions should be directed to our office staff at office@acheinudaycamp.com or to your son’s direct Division Head whose email addresses will be sent out before camp.