Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Level
Series
Fonds
28
Series
2
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1958-1978
Physical Description
31 cm of textual records
25 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
Admin History/Bio
The National Camps Association was established by the Zionist Organization of Canada as an administrative body responsible for overseeing the operation of the ZOC-owned summer camps in Canada. The Executive Vice-President was in charge of supervising the Camps Association which, after 1970, included a National Camps Committee comprised of regional camp chairmen and alternate representatives appointed by the regional presidents. The National Committee members were also de-facto members of the Regional Camp Committees.
The National Camps Association created all of the standards and guidelines for the camps, which were implemented by the Regional Camp Committees as a way of streamlining operations. The Association also handled all budgetary matters. Staffing and daily camp operation was conducted in co-operation with Canadian Young Judaea, a Zionist organization of Canadian youth and young adults.
The National Camps Association was responsible for Camp Biluim, the leadership training institutue; the Biluim Summer Programme in Israel; Camp Solelim and Camp Shalom in Ontario; Camp Hagshama and Camp Kinneret in Quebec; Camp Hatikvah in British Columbia; and Camp Kadima in Nova Scotia.
Scope and Content
The files in this series consist of textual records and photographs created between 1958 and 1978. These recordes relate to the administrative functioning of the National Camps Association and the operations of the various summer camps under its governance.
Name Access
Camp Shalom
Camp Kadima
Camp Biluim
Camp Solelim
Camp Hatikvah
Camp Hagshama
Camp Kinneret
National Camps Committee
Subjects
Camps
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1968-1976
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
5 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files relating to the administrative functions and activities of the National Camps Association during the period between 1968 and 1976. These files include: National Camps Committee meeting minutes, reports, photographs, camp and program director meeting minutes and reports, financial records, and records relating to staffing and publicity.
Name Access
National Zionist Camps Committee
national zionist camps association
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, minutes of meetings, memos and reports of the National Zionist Camps Committee. This committee of the Zionist Organization of Canada is also known as the National Zionist Camps Association.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of minutes of meetings, agendas, reports and recommendations of the camp directors and programme directors. The camp directors and programme directors from the Zionist summer camps sponsored by the Zionist Organization of Canada, Hadassa-Wizo and Canadian Young Judaea.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1968-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and memos.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
4
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of notices of annual drafts of personnel, correspondence and camp staff salary guidelines.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a memo to the directors of camps operated by the Zionist Organization of Canada. The memo requests promotional material that can be distributed in an effort to atract potential campers.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-1; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-1
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
1968
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of site descriptions for summer camps operated and co-sponsored by the Zionist Organization of Canada and statements of revenue and expenditure.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1968-1971
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Admin History/Bio
Camp Biluim was founded in 1961 under the auspices of the Zionist Organization of Canada as a national leadership training institute for Canadian youth. Originally located in Huntsville Ontario, the camp moved to Mont Tremblant, Quebec, in 1976, where it shared its land and facilities with Camp Kinneret, another ZOC-owned summer camp. The purpose of the camp was to provide practical and transferable leadership training to slightly older Canadian Jewish youths, most of whom were members of Young Judaea. Many Camp Biluim graduates later returned to ZOC summer camps as counsellors or found senior administrative positions in Canadian Young Judaea.
Camp Biluim was administered by the National Camps Association in conjunction with the regional committee, although daily operation and staffing of the summer camp was provided by Canadian Young Judaea. The camp still exists today under the full administrative operation of Canadian Young Judaea.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files created between 1968 and 1971. These files include Camp Biluim Committee meeting minutes and reports, executive correspondence, financial records, staffing records, press and publicity records and several photographs of the camp's waterfront.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence regarding potential staff of Camp Biluim and a memo regarding the application for the camp licence. The file also contains a letter regarding the memorial service for Lyle Isaacs and a list of the staff for Camp Biluim 1975.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
File
2
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a group photograph of campers and staff at Camp Biluim.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of minutes of meetings of the Biluim Committee, Camp Biluim Canada report 1970 and 1975.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1975-1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence regarding Camp Biluim. This correspondence is regarding the programmes held in Canada and Israel.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, financial statements, invoices, the agreement of purchase for the Camp Biluim property, insurance policies, tax notices, billing statements for Ontario Hydro, and mortgage agreements.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-2; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Biluim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-2
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of photostat copies of newspaper advertisements, and a description of Camp Biluim.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1968-1976
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
12 photographs : col. and b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Admin History/Bio
Camp Hagshama was founded in 1948 by the Zionist Organization of Canada as a summer camp for children between the ages of 9 and 13. It was administered by the National Camps Association in conjunction with the regional committee, although, daily operations and staffing were provided by Canadian Young Judaea.
Camp Hagshama was located in Mont Tremblant, Quebec. The Camp merged with Camp Kinneret in 1976, after it began to experience financial problems.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files created between 1968 and 1976 These files include Camp Hagshama Committee meeting minutes and reports, financial records, executive correspondence, staffing and administrative records, director's reports, press and publicity, legal records, Hagshama Commission correspondence and reports, a councellor's manual, a camper's yearbook, and several photographs of the camp.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a declaration before the Superior Court of the Province of Quebec and the accompanying letters and memos between plaintiff and defendant.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of minutes of meetings, agendas, and correspondence of the Camp Hagshamah Committee.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a letter from Mr. Sam Levine to Mrs. J Bengio regarding transportation to a conference at Camp Hagshamah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, notices of meetings and minutes of meetings of the Camp Hagshamah Commission.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a summary for 1972 and the special report on Camp Hagshamah-Shachar submitted by Gershon Yuval.
Name Access
Gershon Yuval
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of newspaper articles and advertisements in The Toronto star and The suburban; a short story "On the road - Hagshama '71;" and methods for recruiting new campers.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and memoranda related to the hiring of staff and administration of Camp Hagshamah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of the counsellor's manual for staff at Camp Hagshamah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
9
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of the Camp Hagshamah camper and staff yearbook for the summer of 1970.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 10
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
10
Material Format
textual record
Date
1968-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, financial statements and memoranda related to the finances and insurance of Camp Hagshamah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
11
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a camper application form to Camp Hagshamah for the summer of 1970.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-3; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hagshamah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-3
File
12
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of postcards of Camp Hagshama.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1963-1979
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 14 cm
Admin History/Bio
Camp Hatikvah was founded in 1956 by the Zionist Organization of Canada as a summer camp for Jewish youth between the ages of 9 and 13. Located in Oyama, British Columbia, Camp Hatikvah served as the only Zionist camp for the Western region of Canada. Most of the campers came from British Columbia and Alberta.
Camp Hatikvah was administered by the National Camps Association in conjunction with the regional committee, although, daily operation and staffing was provided by Canadian Young Judaea. The Zionist Organization of Canada ended operation of the camp in the late 1970s due to financial instability and an emboiled legal battle with the Vancouver Jewish community over ownership. In 1979, ZOC transfered the land title to the Vancouver community's Camp Hatikvah Foundation, which has been in charge of operating the camp ever since.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files created between 1963 and 1979. These files include: financial records, Hatikvah Committee meeting minutes, reports and correspondence, staffing and administration records, camp director reports, executive correspondence, programming, press and publicity, legal records, and photographs of the camp.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, cheque vouchers, financial statements, proposed budgets, loan and scholarship statements.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1973
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of the Camp Hatikvah-Massada Director's Report, income statements, minutes of meetings of the Camp Committee, correspondence and memoranda.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, staff applications, camper applications, staff evaluations and fee structures for camp staff.
Access Restriction
Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing the records.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977-1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, minutes of meetings, the certificate of lis pendens from the Supreme Court of British Columbia concerning the pending legal action.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of director reports and evaluations of Camp Hatikvah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974-1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas and minutes, and committee reports.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence between members of the Camp Hatikvah committee and the executive of the Zionist Organization of Canada.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
1963-1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, reports and programming materials request forms.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
9
Material Format
textual record
Date
1969-1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, business reports, property appraisals, evaluation of the camp property, and realtor contracts related to the sale of the Camp Hatikvah property.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 10
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
10
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings and promotional materials produced for Camp Hatikvah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
11
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[197-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a postcard aerial photograph of Kalway Bay, British Columbia and Camp Hatikvah.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-4; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Hatikvah sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-4
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of site descriptions for Camp Hatikvah and Camp Massada.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1958-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Admin History/Bio
Camp Kadimah was founded in 1948 by the Zionist Organization of Canada as a summer camp for youth between the ages of 9 and 13. Located on Lake William in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Camp Kadimah served as the sole Zionist camp for the Maritime provinces.
Camp Kadimah was administered by the National Camps Association in conjunction with the regional committee, although, daily operation and staffing was provided by Canadian Young Judaea. The camp is still in use today under the leadership of Canadian Young Judaea.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files created between 1958 and 1976, including: Camp Kadimah Committee meeting minutes and reports, property records, financial records, and press and publicity documents.
Name Access
National Zionist Camps Committee
national zionist camps association
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a letter from Hanoch Rizman regarding the production of a 16 mm promotional film of Camp Kadima.
Name Access
Hanoch Rizman
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1958-1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, the deed of indenture for Camp Kadima and a photocopy of the deed.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of minutes of meetings and reports of the Camp Kadima committee.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of statements of revenue and expenditure, statements of projected loss, bonds and related correspondence.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence between the Camp Kadima executive and the national zionist camps committee.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-5; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kadima sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-5
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of site descriptions for Camp Kadima.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kinneret sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Kinneret sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Admin History/Bio
Camp Kinneret opened for its first summer season in 1976 after a merger with Camp Hagshama. The camp was located in Mont Tremblant, Quebec and also shared its site with Camp Biluim, the summer leadership institute operated by the Zionist Organization of Canada. The camp served the Eastern region youth between the ages of 9 and 13.
Camp Kinneret was administered by the National Camps Association in conjunction with the regional committee, however, the daily operation and staffing was provided by Canadian Young Judaea. The camp still exists today and is operated by Canadian Young Judaea.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files created betwwen 1976 and 1977. These files include: Camp Kinneret Committee meeting minutes and reports, executive correspondence, financial records, and press and publicity documents.
Name Access
National Zionist Camps Committee
national zionist camps association
Camp Haghsama
Source
Archival Descriptions