I am a bais yaakov girl and worked in the zone for the past seven yrs. I had many different jobs, none of them were counselor. Yet I have a lot to do with the campers, and still keep up with my torah mates from long ago. Oorah is like a family, everybody is warm, friendly, and welcoming. Everything is done under the guidance of Reb Chaim Mintz, and Rabbi Davidowitz. These Rabbanim and the amazing headstaff are available for us to talk to, and ask questions (not just in camp but throughout the year). The Zone is very careful when they select staff – and honestly every single year I am wowed at the new amazing people I meet.
Camp has all kind of staff – yes there is a rah rah fun atmosphere – and it makes things extremely fun. I’m not the rah rah type, and yet i found my nitch and love it!!! All that truly matters is that you come with open heart – ready to give our kids your all.
Oorah and Negilah may have different approaches, but they both do amazing things!