At Camp Tel Noar, many campers get to know each other in our unusual cabins, called chugs (pronounced “hoogs”), which means “groups” or “circles” in Hebrew. These cabins connect three bunks with a shared common room, a space where campers can spend their free time, play games, and write letters. Most importantly, the common room connects campers across ages and interests. The result: in addition to becoming close to their bunkmates, Tel Noar campers develop an even larger circle of friends they know well. The chugs and proximity of all our bunks provide a powerful cornerstone for Camp Tel Noar’s close-knit community.

The Tel Noar staff undertakes with great care its responsibility to nurture and care for our campers. Each staff person works hard to serve as a role model and to make a positive impact each day, and we train our staff to spot and address quickly any wellness and safety concerns. We assign each camper to a bunk that will give them the best possible experience, and we nurture the bunk behaviors that bring out the best in everyone.