Master Campers Israel

Kosher Shabbatons in Nature.

Master Campers is an organized camping trip in beautiful parks around Israel. Master Campers offers options for affordable camping with a fun group across the country for 50+ campers.

Campsites have bathrooms and other facilities ranging from showers to kitchens and electricity. Sites are comfortable and easy parking with close access to nature.

Food is optional, Full Dinner and Lunch make you feel at home with catered food and sizable portions.

Established in 2016, trips run from Friday Afternoon to after sunset Saturday. Activities are voluntary and depend on season. Summer swimming and water access is prioritized and in cooler weather, proximity to easy hikes and archaeological sites.

Participants bring their own equipment, tent, mattress, sleeping bags and are encouraged to post in the facebook group: https://bit.ly/3i2OenT for more information, borrowing equipment and ride sharing.

Our favorite sites include and are not limited to:

Kinneret Lake Beaches - Spring favorite known for warm water and swimming

Nahal Amud Stream Forest Valley - Shady stream jungle trail beats the heat

Park Hayarden River Delta Forest - Forest and water trails and river pools

Park Hayarkon Springs River Castle Forest - Ancient City hike and fortress hike

Khan Merhav Am Desert Lookout - Heated indoor spaces and vast expanse of desert

Mitzpe Ramon Crater Desert - From the side or center of epic landscape

More information about Israel National Parks can be found at: https://www.parks.org.il/en/

Winter trips take lower temperatures into account and trips are organized to private camp grounds with heated accommodations, bathroom and shower facilities.

What to expect:

Friday

12:00-5:00 arrival and camp setup chill and swim

~7:00 Shabbat

7:30 Kabbalat Shabbat

8:30 Dinner Drinks Fun

9:00+ Campsite hangout and Stargazing chill

Saturday

9:00 - 10:00 Wake Up

11:00 - Lunch

12:00 - 5:00 Optional Stream Forest Hike Swim or Free Time

5:00 Relax Games Singing

8:00 - Havdalah

All afternoon is open to exploring, swimming and adventure. Before sunset we will have 3rd Meal. Havdalah, then home. Aim to be home before 12.

Packing list:

Cooler

Bring your own drinks & wine

Breakfast

Plastic Utensils

Snacks

Bug Repellent

Sun Screen

Tent

Sleeping bag

Siddur

Sunglasses

Swimwear

Towel

Change of clothes

Option:

Catered Dinner and Lunch

-or-

Bring your own Food Menu:

2 Days

Water x 10 L

Wine

Challah

Meat

Vegetables

Desert

Fruit

Breakfast

Coffee

Snacks

Candy

Salad

BBQ