Tzofim UK - Israeli Scouts UK

General:

As a non-profit organisation, we work hard to ensure that membership fees and additional costs are calculated fairly, equitably, and reasonably to support Tzofim's activities. We want parents to feel confident that their money is well-managed and that any refunds are handled appropriately.

Membership fees are due at the time of registration and must be paid before joining any activities.

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The Tzofim's annual fee is calculated to cover all regular expenses, including:

• Rent

• Security

• Insurance

• Human resources

• Materials

Additionally, the fee includes free entry to our chapter’s activities, such as the Hanukkah Party, Purimon, Theatre Festival, and Yom Ha’atzmaut event. It also covers a new uniform tie (עניבה) and group patch (דרגה).

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Please note that membership fees do not include the cost of trips and camps (see more details below).

 

Shevet Halutz - Activity Timings 2025/26:

The weekly activity schedule for the chapter is as follows:

• Year 3 - Year 10: Sunday, 16:00-18:00 (15:30-17:30 during winter months)

• Year 11 - Year 13: Weekly Activity timings vary

Special events such as Tiyul or Purimon typically occur on weekends, extended or different times may apply.

 

There are no regular weekly activities during Jewish holidays and school breaks.

Our dynamic calendar, which includes all planned weekly activity dates and events, is available on the Shevet Halutz Page.

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Membership Fees:

Membership fees are designed to cover the full year of activities and consist of two components:

1. Fixed Admin Fee - This fee of £55 per member is a basic registration and admin cost and is non-refundable (see the Cancellation Policy section below for more information).

2. Activity Fee - This fee covers the weekly activity costs. Pro-rata refunds could be calculated in the event of cancellation (see our Cancellation Policy below for more information).

 

There are two membership types: 

1. Tzofim Member (school years 3-10) 

2. Shachbag Member, leaders’ group (school years 11-13)

 

Siblings Discount:

When registering more than one family member in school years 3-10, you are entitled to a sibling discount on the Activity Fee.

The sibling discount does not apply to year 11-13 members from the same family, as they already benefit from a discounted rate.

 

Fees for Shachbag, our leaders' group, are discounted. This discount takes into account the additional training sessions and seminars they are expected to attend, which will incur additional costs.

 

The discount is applied automatically when you pay online via the website by selecting the appropriate membership type at checkout.
 

Paying in Instalments:

Payment to Tzofim can be made in advance for the entire year - to do so, choose this option at check out when paying online.

 

Alternatively, you may choose to pay the yearly fee through our payments plan. To implement this opportunity, choose this product on our page.

The first instalment is payable when registering your child. After that your will be automatically charged each month for the following 5 months.

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Membership Costs are outlined below (these include the non-refundable £55.00 fixed admin fee):

Tzofim 1st Member (Year 3-10): Yearly £420.00 (plan £70.00 x 6), Early Bird £399.00 (plan £66.50 x 6)

Tzofim Additional Member (Year 3-10): Yearly £402.00 (plan £67 x 6), Early Bird £381.00 (plan £63.50 x 6)

Shachbag Member, Leaders Group (Year 11-13): Yearly £371.00 (plan £61.50 x 6), Early Bird £351.00 (plan £58.50 x 6)

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Note:

• We do not accept cash or cheques.

• We no longer use PayPal for payments, so you will need to use a debit or credit card to complete the transactions.

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Trial Sessions:

Eligibility:

New and returning members are welcome to attend two trial sessions under the following guidelines:

1. Registration:

   • Members must be registered using the signed-up form before attending the first trial session.

2. Payment:

   • The cost for two trial sessions is £35.

   • If you choose to continue after the trial, this £35 will be deducted from the full fee.

   • If you do not continue, the £35 payment is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

3. Session Timing:

   • These two sessions should be attended consecutively. If for any reason you are not able to complete them consecutively, please get in touch with the leadership team to advise the reason.

   • The trial sessions will begin on the Sunday following registration and payment.

   • Please do not pay in advance if you are unsure of your child’s attendance.

4. Cancellations and Rescheduling:

   • Unless your child is unwell and can’t physically attend, sessions cannot be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled, either in advance or retroactively. Please get in touch and discuss.

   • There are no make-up sessions if you cannot attend unless your child is unwell. If your child can't attend for this reason, please notify us beforehand.

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Early Bird Registration:

For those registering before September 5th, 2025, we offer an Early Bird rate on the full yearly fee.

If you choose to pay in instalments, this can be applied to the Early Bird option too.

See the Early Bird rates above.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Cancellation Policy:

If a member wishes to leave Tzofim for any reason, they will be entitled to a refund for any full unused terms.

For example, if a member leaves after the start of the second term but before it ends, they will be refunded for the third term's Activity Fees.​

The Membership Fee (£55) is non-refundable, so refunds are calculated from the Activity Fees component only. 

• If you cancel before the member’s third session (after the 2 trial sessions) a refund will be issued if applicable for any additional fees you may have paid already beyond the £35.00. 

• You must notify the Head of the Chapter, Alon Brif, in writing if you wish to cancel your membership.

• The date of your notification will be used to calculate any refunds due.

• Retroactive notification will not be accepted, even if the member did not participate in activities.

 

Late Joining:

We welcome new and returning members throughout the year:

• Term 1: For late joining up to 30/11/2025, payments are calculated as if joining at the beginning of the term. Joining after this date must be approved by the team and a reduced fee may apply.

• Term 2: For late joining up to 08/03/2026, payments are calculated as if joining at the beginning of Term 2.

• Joining after this date must be approved by the team and a reduced fee may apply.

• Term 3: For late joining up to 7/06/2026, payments are calculated as if joining at the beginning of Term 3. Joining after this date must be approved by the team and a reduced fee may apply..

 

When joining late, members are still entitled to two consecutive trial sessions under the same conditions outlined in the Trial Sessions section above.

 

Late registration cancellations will follow the same guidelines as noted in the Cancellation Policy section above.

 

Paying in Instalments - Late Joiners:
When joining in the second or third terms, you will still be able to pay via our instalments plan under the same conditions outlined in the Paying in Instalments section above but the individual instalment price will change based on the time joining.

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Chapter's Special Activities:

Throughout the year, we organise two major chapter activities for all members: 

• Beginning of Year Trip (Tiyul) in October.

• Summer Machane in July with the other UK chapter - Machane UK.

 

Shachbag Leaders Group (Years 11-13) has two planned training seminars.

These are in addition to the activities of the younger members: 

• Beginning of Year Seminar in September.

• Shachbag & Hadracha Leadership Machane in March. 

• There may be additional training days TBA.

 

Hadracha Course Year Group B (Year 10) have one planned training seminar.

This is in addition to the activities of the younger members:

• Shachbag & Hadracha Leadership Machane in March.

 

Information and fees for these will be advertised in advance.

The fees for these special activities are calculated and charged separately to the Membership & Activity fees.

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​​​​​​​​​Special Activities - Sibling Discounts:
Sibling discounts will be available for special activities.

 

Special Activities - Cancellation Policy:
Each special activity will have a registration closing date published in advance.

Cancellation and refunds may be permitted up until that date.

After the closing date, cancellation and partial refunds will only be allowed for those who cannot attend due to illness.

 

Note:
To participate in the chapter's special activities, the member must be a fully active, paying member of Tzofim with no outstanding membership fees.

For new members, we require that they have completed a minimum of three weekly group activities before joining any special activities.

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Bursaries:

At Tzofim, our goal is to create a community that feels like an extended family and a home for any member who wishes to participate.

We do not want anyone to refrain from joining due to financial difficulties, whether temporary or permanent.

If you are facing financial challenges, we encourage you to reach out.

We are more than happy to assist, whether through an extended instalment plan or a further discount.

Please contact the Head of the Chapter, Manuela Rathaus-Alper, or the chapter’s treasurer, Ya’ara Letz, to discuss your situation.