TECHNOLOGY POLICY
We are proud to be one of the last screen-free spaces in kids' lives. This gives campers the chance to unplug, connect with friends, enjoy the outdoors and be fully present – and "unplug to connect" - without distractions from the outside world.
What Campers May Bring:
- New for 2027: Screenless Mp3 players. We will NO LONGER allow any Mp3 players with screens, including the Campfire. Following a review of capabilities, we determined that the Campfire MP3 offers features that are not consistent with our expectations for technology use at overnight camp, and it will therefore no longer be an approved device.
- We recommend the BeMighty or a similar screen free device. Please note that we are unable to facilitate uploading any music while campers are at camp.
- Inexpensive digital cameras. Campers must exercise good judgment when taking photographs and taking photographs inside of the bunk at any time is prohibited. We’ve partnered with Camp Snap to offer our camp families $10 off their purchase.
What Must Stay At home:
- Cellular phones/Tablets, with or without a SIM card
- Smartwatches
- Kindles/eReaders
Any unapproved devices will be collected on the first day of camp and held in the office safe until the last day of camp. Please consider leaving phones at home – they will not be provided to children during out of camp trips. We ask for your support to not "sneak" tech items into camp. When this happens, a camp rule is broken and disruptions occur, preventing creation of the environment we strive to create at camp.
Parents/Guardians of Yedidim and Tochnit Avodah participants should reach out directly to our Tikvah Director, Orlee Krass, with questions regarding technology at camp.