Program Summaries

ALUMIM (rising 9th graders) – First Session
You’ll take trips to big cities, float down the Delaware, and go on an extended campout.  Experience traditions and start some of your own while learning about Jewish life in a fresh, thought-provoking and fun way.

KFIR (rising 9th graders) – Second Session

You’ll expand your horizons and develop your own opinions about today’s most pressing teen issues in and exciting and fun way.  You’ll also participate in a new and exciting, extended road trip offered ONLY during second session.

YACHAD (rising 10th graders) – First Session
Look beyond yourself as you begin your leadership journey with teens from around the U.S. and the world.  Join together to take responsibility as a community and make a real difference.  Expand your horizons by choosing between five diverse Intensive Program Tracks (“Intensives”) to tailor your own summer experience.

BONIM (rising 10th graders) – Second Session
Get a taste of Israel’s beauty, brilliance and complexity.  You will learn from Israeli, American and British counselors about challenging social and political issues, and get immersed in Israeli and Hebrew culture – preparing you to become an ambassador of Israel wherever you live in the world.  Bonim campers will also participate in informal and fun activities to learn Hebrew (no prior Hebrew knowledge required.)  Expand your horizons by choosing between five diverse Intensive Program Tracks (“Intensives”) to tailor your own summer experience.

HADRACHA (rising 11th and 12th graders) – First Session
Get inspired and equipped to become tomorrow’s leaders today!  You’ll build your passion and skills for activism while having lots of fun. Organize around one issue of importance, design an effective plan of action to achieve social change and travel to Washington, DC to enlist the support of our national leaders and make a difference.

HAMAMAH: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE  (rising 11th and 12th graders) – Second Session  Join a new generation of global Jewish teen leaders through a mix of general and specialized leadership training, practical experiences, mentor opportunities and in-camp internships. You will join Jewish teens from around the world interested in developing their own leadership skills, including Young Judaea regional camp graduates, as well as teens from Havurah, FZY (UK) and Camp Kimama in Israel. After completing Hamamah, you will be prepared to take on leadership positions in summer camps, youth groups and movements, schools and communities.