MyShliach Virtual Camp Returns, Now Open to All
A few days before last summer’s Virtual Camp ended, Rabbi Mendel Greisman’s son walked over to him in their home in Rogers, Arkansas, shluchim. “You know, Tatty,” he said, “MyShliach Virtual Camp is the best camp in the world.” For a kid growing up hours from the nearest frum family, that says it all.
This summer, Virtual Camp is back. Registration is now open for MyShliach Virtual Camp 5786, running June 22 through July 16 for boys and girls in grades Pre-1A through 4. And for the first time, the program is open to families beyond the shlichus community as well.
“For many Yaldei Hashluchim, this is the only Chassidishe camp experience available to them,” said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302. “Virtual Camp brings the ruach, the learning, and the friendships of a real camp directly into their homes, wherever in the world that may be.”
Each morning opens with davening, Hayom Yom, a Chassidishe story, and niggunim, followed by hands-on activities, live shows, cooking workshops, competitions, and games led by warm, experienced staff who understand the world these children grow up in.
Last summer’s camp featured a wide array of activities, from a live Sofer Show and slime-making to a Coffee Kosel Art Project and step-by-step cookie baking. Daily missions, raffles, and programs like “Get to Know Your Fellow Shliach” kept campers connected across continents and time zones.
“Our goal is to give Yaldei Hashluchim a summer filled with Chassidishe energy and real friendships, even if they can’t join a physical camp,” said Rabbi Dudi Ashkenazi, Director of MyShliach Virtual Camp at Merkos 302. “These kids carry a sense of mission all year. Camp is where they get to be kids, together.”
The camp runs Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT, split into two sessions: June 22 to July 2 and July 6 to July 16. An early bird discount of 15% is available through Shavuos, bringing the cost to $72 per session.
To register, visit myshliach.com/mvc. For questions, email [email protected].
