Since 1953 Camp Massad has been offering excellence in unparalleled Hebrew immersion and Jewish programming.
Camp Massad is located in Sandy Hook, Manitoba, Canada, which is about 60 km north of Winnipeg.
Absolutely not! Each summer we have a staff and campers who come from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Although we are a Jewish summer camp at heart, our focus is mainly on the more cultural aspects of Judaism.
The ability to speak or understand Hebrew is not required. Everything is translated for those who are unfamiliar with the language. Campers will develop and expand on their knowledge of Hebrew.
Camp Massad offers a wide range of activities to foster creativity, self-expression and independence. From our many sports facilities to arts and crafts to Judaic programming your child is sure to find something that caters to their interests. Check out our activities page for more info.
Every camper lives in a cabin with their cabin mates and a minimum of 2 cabin counselors. Our Hanhallah (administration) is a group of senior staff who are dedicated to making sure all of our campers are being cared for and treated with the utmost respect. All of our staff go through an immersive staff training session which includes child care, mental health and First Aid/CPR certification.
Camp session range from five days to six weeks depending on the age of the camper. See the registration page for further details.
Included in your camp fees is transportation to and from Massad at the beginning of each session. A bus will pick up and drop off all campers at the Asper Jewish Community Campus at 123 Doncaster St. Alternatively, we have the option for the bus to stop at the Winnipeg Beach tennis courts to pick up and drop off any kids who may be in the Interlake area.
If you are from out of town and are wishing to send your child to camp, we will make arrangements on an individual basis. Please contact the camp office for more information.
As a Kosher summer camp, Camp Massad does its very best to accommodate campers with special dietary needs or food allergies. Camp Massad is a nut-free facility. Vegetarian options are provided at every meat meal. Camp Massad has provided many gluten free meals. We highly recommend contacting the Camp Massad Director to discuss serious food restrictions and allergies so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Please do not pack food, gum, seeds or junk food. All food will be confiscated and not returned. Camp Massad takes precautions to avoid common allergens, this makes it imperative that we have your cooperation in not sending food of any kind to camp.
Our infirmary houses a Health Officer 24 hours a day to provide necessary care throughout the summer. We are within a 10 minute drive to the Gimli Community Health Centre and a 30 minute drive to the Selkirk Hospital. As a parent you can be comfortable knowing that your child will receive all the care they need while at camp.
Unfortunately we have a strict no visiting policy for a few reasons;
Visitors distract and disrupt our camp programming.
Having people come on and off the campsite limits our abilities to provide a safe and secure environment.
Many of our campers experience homesickness, having other parents visit the site only perpetuates those feelings.
We are strongly recommending that all staff and campers follow the provincial health guidelines and get the booster against Covid-19.
Mail! Because who doesn’t like to receive mail? Campers look forward to receiving mail so please remember to send postcards and letters regularly to your child. Due to slow mail delivery to the beach, we suggest you send something a few days prior to the session, to ensure your child receives mail early in the session.
Experience has demonstrated that our campers enjoy frequent letters, which may include a bit of family news, some jokes or riddles, and perhaps a plan for what the family may do upon the child’s return. It is understandable that families and campers miss each other, which is why positive, happy letters are eagerly anticipated and really appreciated. Receiving letters which outline many activities that the family did in their absence may make campers feel as if they are missing out on things while they are at camp.
You will have the ability to request cabin mates for your child during the registration process.
You are free to pick up your child at any point throughout the summer, however, there will be no refunds for an early pickup.
Click here to register for this upcoming summer! Should you have any questions please contact director@campmassad.ca
Camp Massad supports all campers interested in attending camp regardless of parents' financial ability. Camp Massad offers several payment options for families so that payments can be made throughout the course of the year; we encourage families to contact the Camp Massad office (204) 477-7487 to discuss. Additionally, limited scholarship dollars are available through the Camp Massad Campership fund. All Manitoba campers are eligible to apply to the Manitoba Camping Association's Sunshine Fund for funding assistance (based upon family income). No matter your situation, we will make it work!
When you get to the payment section of the registration, you will see a number of payment plan options. Should none of those options suit you, please contact the Massad office to discuss further options.