Kupa, translated from Hebrew, means a place to store money, but in Habonim Dror we translate it as a “cooperative fund.” Kupa is one way we insert elements of cooperative living into camp life. Campers pool their funds and then decide as a democratic community how to use those funds to best serve both the individual and, more importantly, the community as a whole. This process is managed by a committee of campers.

The idea of Kupa is one of the most important elements in the educational program and ideology of Habonim Dror. Through Kupa, campers learn about tzedakah (charity), sharing, teamwork, compromise, democracy, budgeting and more.

The recommended amount for Kupa is $5.00 for each week at camp. Please remember that each person should give what they are able.