Camp Malka has encountered significant difficulties in commencing its summer program this year and has now announced that it will only be opening for a limited number of campers.
Initially, the camp’s campus – located on Ingalside Road in Greenville, NY – was under preparation, but failed to be ready in time for the scheduled start date.
In an effort to manage the delay, the camp postponed the start time by a week and temporarily placed campers in a hotel in the Poconos. However, this arrangement proved unsuccessful, with many girls having to sleep in their clothes and on the floor. Subsequently, the site was shut down by police for safety reasons.
This afternoon, the camp administration announced that they have “exhausted every avenue” to provide the campers with a summer experience.
“It is with a heavy heart that we are writing this email. We have exhausted every avenue possible to provide your daughters with the summer they deserve. We recognize that we have let down our parents, campers, and staff, and have caused tremendous aggravation. We are deeply sorry,” stated a letter signed by camp owner Rabbi Shmuel Hiller.
The letter further explained that the camp had received a temporary certificate of occupancy to host 450 campers and staff at the camp’s Scotland location. However, the facility can only accommodate the CITs, TCs, and some other staff members, but not the sophies, juniors, seniors, and remaining staff.
The camp administration is currently in the process of arranging proper transportation to bring the affected campers home this evening.
{Matzav.com}