Mrs. Chayale Gourarie’s exciting traveling Teva Tours for high school girls is gearing up for an 11th season of adventure, this time for a 10 day exhilarating trip through National Parks in New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine, including White Mountain National Forest: Mount Washington and Acadia National Park.
When Mrs. Gourarie established her tour of America’s National Parks in 5757 (1997), her focus was on experiencing Hashem’s breathtaking wonders through a chassidishe lens. That hasn’t changed. Teva’s motto is ‘Transforming Your Nature Through Nature.’ “So much can be learned from nature that we can apply to our own personal growth,” explains Mrs. Gourarie. “In these 10 days we’re going to strengthen and energize our עשׂר כּוחות הנפשׁ, the 10 Powers of the Soul.”
“I frequently hear that people feel that Teva changed their life,” she says, “I’m not surprised, it’s changed mine, too. How can it not? What can be more inspiring than learning and growing while in the splendor of Hashem’s creations? Our activities are done in the spirit of ‘S’u marom eineichem u’reu mi boro eileh!’ Lift your eyes heavenward and see Who created these. Our goal is to provide an unforgettable experience that combines the adventure of true camping with a deep appreciation for Hashem’s creations and a greater understanding of oneself.”
Teva’s daily shiurim include Chitas, Tanya b’al peh and Inyonei Geulo Umoshiach. New friendships blossom around the camp fire farbrengens under starry skies. One of the highlights along the way is meeting and farbrenging with the Rebbe’s shluchim, who always welcome and inspire us.
Teva is a roving camp, this year they’ll be traveling in comfortable, air-conditioned vans, stopping to camp in tents and hike in majestic forests along the way. They’ve had lots of practice planning and packing for these trips and they serve tasty, nutritious, hearty meals – even in the boondocks. In addition to adult supervision, their experienced counselors are chassidishe girls who know how to have fun!
This year Mrs. Gourarie is planning a more intimate group than ever before, first timers will be given preference, and space is VERY limited.Camp dates are from 18 Menachem Av – 28 Menachem Av (August 10 -August 20 2017) Don’t wait another minute! For more information you can e-mail the camp administration at [email protected] or call 347-756-8196. Please note that e-mail communication is strongly preferred!
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The last time they had it. It was seriously one of my best summer experiences of my life. I grew so much and had such a good time with all my friends, new and old. I was shocked that by every meal the food was delicious and filling. I grew with the campers and counselors both.
You guys going this year will have such a great time! Hatzlacha!
Hi where can I get more information about this program? Cost etc?
an unforgettable experience everyone should have
Being around Chayale is always so special. A true chasidishe, a real jem.
I did this program twice- once as a camper and once as a counselor! This has been my most unforgettable experiences ever! Chayale gurary is a real example for all and has so much to offer. The meals are amazingly delicious! Camping is so adventurous! The hikes are breathtaking! Whoever gets in this program can consider themselves lucky! Remember though, you got to love camping, hiking and nature!
Yasher koach Chayala for once again bringing this experience to our girls! My daughter enjoyed it way back when and it inspired us to go camping with our family!
I have known her throughout my life, and she’s someone who never lost the energy, positivity and wonder of youth. Her infectious laugh is therapy in and of itself. And she serves as an incredible dugma chaya: not through preaching (as so many of these girls unfortunely experience), but through the loud, clear message of her words, actions and attitude.Finally, a camp that is–literally–a breath of fresh air.
My daughter went to Teva. Mrs. Gourarie is so special, and the adventure, yiddishkeit, and experience of Teva camp is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. The views, hikes, fun, activities and travel were only surpassed by the incredible attitude Mrs. Gourarie models, and the hashgocha pratis that the girls see along the way. (Who expects to do mivtzoyim in the grand canyon? but when you bring the neshek kits, you find the Jewish women who need them!)
How much does it cost?