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    • 6 Points Sports Academy North Carolina

    • Address: 360 Asheville School Road Ashville, , 28806
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (561) 208-1650
    • Description: At 6 Points Sports Academy, young Jewish athletes from across +33 states and 7 countries participate in a unique cam ...read moreAt 6 Points Sports Academy, young Jewish athletes from across +33 states and 7 countries participate in a unique camping experience that combines professional sports coaching and the beloved traditions of Reform Jewish camping. Our programs are open to athletes entering grades 4 through 12. Campers feed their passion for sports at 6 Points and strengthen their identity as Jewish athletes! Our unique approach to Jewish education promotes Jewish identity-building throughout the course of each day. Our campers not only improve their athletic abilities, they build self-confidence, strong connections to their peers, and grow into proud Jewish athletes. At 6 Points we: Develop athletic skills through intensive training with top-level coaches in state-of-the-art facilities. Embrace Judaism through our seamlessly integrated Jewish Values education program. Foster connections by providing a safe, comfortable environment in which to have fun. Build self-confidence by setting goals, challenging, encouraging each other, and celebrating our successes. Create the next generation of proud Jewish Athletes! read less

    • BBYO ILTC Leadership Summer Program

    • Description: ILTC 2022 | June 23–July 11 International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC), the ideal program for Alephs an ...read moreILTC 2022 | June 23–July 11 International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC), the ideal program for Alephs and BBGs, empowers you to raise your voice and realize your potential through peer leadership. You’ll further develop your leadership abilities, learn how to shape a worldwide movement, and gain invaluable skills in effective team collaboration, communication strategies, and relationship building. These skills and more will help you succeed long after your AZA and BBG high school experience comes to an end. Through classic camp activities and unique bonding moments, you’ll build confidence, grow your personal networks with friends from around the world, and strengthen your Jewish pride. read less

    • BBYO INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR IN ISRAEL (ILSI)

    • Description: Jul 5 - Jul 26, 2022 WAIT-LIST ILSI is BBYO's elite 3-week leadership program in Israel designed for BBYO mem ...read moreJul 5 - Jul 26, 2022 WAIT-LIST ILSI is BBYO's elite 3-week leadership program in Israel designed for BBYO members, and welcoming Jewish teens from around the world on a summer tradition spanning three generations. read less

    • BBYO Kallah Summer Program

    • Description: Kallah 2022 | July 13–August 2 B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp - Lake Como, PA Current Grades: 10–12 Internat ...read moreKallah 2022 | July 13–August 2 B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp - Lake Como, PA Current Grades: 10–12 International Kallah goes beyond the traditional classroom. It’s where you can find your “Jewish self” through interactive sessions and one-on-one conversations about a spectrum of topics, making Jewish learning individualized and fun! Facilitated by Jewish educators of different backgrounds, you’ll have access to a variety of resources and something new every day. With time to spend outside bonding with new friends, Kallah is the perfect place to build strong relationships and create a diverse and cultured community. You’ll also explore Jewish culture through electives such as, art, music, cooking, photography, social media, and sports, to name a few. read less

    • BBYO Passport - Travel Programs for Teens

    • Description: Summer 2022 is almost here, and trip spots are quickly filling up! Check out our program availability below, find th ...read moreSummer 2022 is almost here, and trip spots are quickly filling up! Check out our program availability below, find the perfect trip that best suits you, and register for an unimaginable adventure this summer. CAMP BBYO - Grades 8-9 CLTC - Grades 9-10 COSTA RICA TREK- Grades 8-10 ILTC for grades 10-11 INTERNATIONAL KALLAH - grades 10-12 INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR IN ISRAEL (ILSI) Grades 10-12 ISRAEL JOURNEY For Grades 9-11 ISRAEL JOURNEY XPR for grades 10-12 ISRAEL TREK for grades 10-12 ITALY DISCOVERY for grades 9-11 ULTIMATE AMERICAS TREK for grades 8-10 ULTIMATE EUROPE DISCOVERY For grades 9-11 ULTIMATE GERMANY PRAGUE ISRAEL DISCOVERY fo r grades10-12 ULTIMATE ITALY ISRAEL DISCOVERY for grades 9-11 ULTIMATE WESTERN EUROPE ISRAEL DISCOVERY for grades 9-11 WESTERN EUROPE DISCOVERY for grades 9-11 WESTERN USA TREK for grades 8-10 read less

    • BBYO Summer Leadership Training CLTC

    • Description: Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is BBYO’s premier, hands-on leadership experience for current 9th an ...read moreChapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is BBYO’s premier, hands-on leadership experience for current 9th and 10th-grade members. At CLTC, you’ll participate in a close-knit group of your peers, and together you’ll develop your leadership capabilities and build a network of lifelong friends, as you explore connections to your Jewish heritage and the world around you. Best of all, CLTC takes place in an outdoor camp setting where you’ll enjoy swimming, sports, music, chofesh (free time), and a celebration of Shabbat under the stars. Each session also features guest speakers, an offsite field trip, and some special surprises! With a number of sessions to choose from at our beautiful new home at the Commonpoint Retreat Center, we offer lots of flexibility for you to build a CLTC leadership experience into your summer plans. read less

    • BBYO Ultimate Europe Discovery

    • Description: Jun 29 - Jul 27, 2022 WAIT-LIST Experience Europe's cultural diversity and rich history as part of a close-kn ...read moreJun 29 - Jul 27, 2022 WAIT-LIST Experience Europe's cultural diversity and rich history as part of a close-knit group of teens on this four-week transcontinental odyssey traveling from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea! DESTINATION: England, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy & Slovenia read less

    • Camp Be’chol Lashon

    • Address: 5059 Carol Lane Valley Springs, Ca, , 95252
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (415) 386-2604
    • Description: Session 1: July 12 – July 19 Session 2: July 19 – July 26 Session 1 & 2: July 12 – July 26 Camp Be’ch ...read moreSession 1: July 12 – July 19 Session 2: July 19 – July 26 Session 1 & 2: July 12 – July 26 Camp Be’chol Lashon is for campers ages 8-18, with special leadership opportunities for ages 15-18. Campers come from all over the United States and around the world. Camp Be’chol Lashon is the only summer camp focused on Jews as a multicultural people. While ALL children are invited to be part of a global Jewish community, Camp Be’chol Lashon provides ethnically and racially diverse Jews with an opportunity to see themselves as an integral part of the Jewish people. read less

    • Camp Gesher Summer Camp 2022 (for kids who come from Russian speaking families)

    • Address: 8955 Gold Creek Rd. Sylmar, CA
    • Age Group: entering 3rd grades - 12th grades
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: WHERE Gold Creek Center, the summer 2019
    • Description: (Campers entering 3rd-10th grade) CITs (entering 11th and 12th grade) CAMP GESHEЯ is the only overnight camp on t ...read more(Campers entering 3rd-10th grade) CITs (entering 11th and 12th grade) CAMP GESHEЯ is the only overnight camp on the West Coast designed especially for campers from Russian-speaking Jewish families. CAMP GESHEЯ partners with Camp JCA Shalom and Shalom Institute with their over 65 years of excellence in Jewish camping. For Children entering 3rd-8th grades from Russian-speaking Jewish families Teens entering 9th-10th grades can participate in our LIT (Leadership-in-Training) program! Teens entering 11th-12th grades can participate in our CIT (Counselor-in-Training program) The LIT and CIT programs at Camp GesheЯ are leadership training programs designed for our new and returning campers entering the 9th-12th grades. The programs provide Russian Jewish teens with the skills they need to take a leadership role in all areas of life, teamwork, and camp life. Together we will learn to embrace and overcome challenges, develop innovative solutions, and lead and contribute to the community of camp, and beyond. This is an excellent “pre-job” experience for any teen! In the future, alumni of LIT and CIT programs will learn to become a counselor for our camp. At Gold Creek Center, the summer 2019 home of Camp JCA Shalom, in the beautiful Angeles National Forest. For more information call: Elena Gogolev at (818) 455-2616 or email: [email protected] read less

    • DREAM USY

    • Description: June 26 - July 7, 2022 Explore the beauty, move to the rhythms and taste the flavors of the Dominican Republic on t ...read moreJune 26 - July 7, 2022 Explore the beauty, move to the rhythms and taste the flavors of the Dominican Republic on this short service trip Volunteer in the community – past trips have created volleyball courts, painted murals on fences, cleaned the Jewish Cemetery… but the trip favorite is always working with the children at the local summer camp! Take cooking and dance lessons. Relax on beautiful beaches. Kayak and paddleboard. Learn about Dominican Jewish history at the Sosua Jewish Museum. Practice valuable Spanish skills. read less

    • JCC Maccabi Sports Camp

    • Address: 1000 El Camino Real Atherton, , 94027
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (415) 997-8844
    • Description: JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, Califo ...read moreJCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, California. Our camp welcomes athletes in grades 3 through 11. During our one, two, and four-week camp sessions, campers develop skills in their sport of choice – baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, softball, flag football, dance, volleyball, and running & fitness. There are also plenty of other sports and activities mixed in with the core values of a Jewish summer camp experience. The camp takes place at Meno College in Atherton, CA. Contact Information: Eytan Graubart; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (415) 997-8844; Website: www.maccabisportscamp.org read less

    • One Happy Camper Incentive Grants

    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (323) 761-8245
    • Description: Your first-time camper may be eligible for a One Happy Camper grant of up to $1000! Eligibility criteria for first- ...read moreYour first-time camper may be eligible for a One Happy Camper grant of up to $1000! Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers $1,000 grant for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days $700 grant for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp) Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?) Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp in California *Only campers who have never attended camp for any period of time are eligible for first-time camper grants. One Happy Camper is not a scholarship program. Grants are not based on financial need. A child can only receive one grant that is affiliated with the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper program. This includes, but is not limited to, the PJ (Library) Goes to Camp – One Happy Camper program, the Harold Grinspoon Western Massachusetts camp incentive program, and/or the various community-based and camp-sponsored One Happy Camper programs. Contact Person: Natasha Tobin Email: [email protected] Phone: (323) 761-8245 Website: https://www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/ read less

    • SCI - Tech Israel with URJ

    • Description: June 29-July 20* EXPERIENCE ISRAEL WITH TEENS FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA! The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sci-Tech ...read moreJune 29-July 20* EXPERIENCE ISRAEL WITH TEENS FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA! The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sci-Tech Israel offers teens a hands-on learning experience in Israel – a living laboratory where science and technology meet the Jewish past, present, and future. Israel plays a fundamental role in our Jewish story, and its history and presence as the Jewish State is a strong component of Reform Judaism. However, Israel is also home to many different faces, voices, and stories, as well as individuals and organizations, that have shaped the science and technology landscape of Israel and the entire world. From the invention of instant messaging to pioneering the Intel chip, to medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease, Israeli contributions can be seen in every corner of our society. read less

    • Sci-Tech Israel

    • Contact Phone: (212) 452-6517
    • Description: June 29-July 20 The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sci-Tech Israel offers teens a hands-on learning experience in Isr ...read moreJune 29-July 20 The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sci-Tech Israel offers teens a hands-on learning experience in Israel - a living laboratory where science and technology meet the Jewish past, present, and future. Israel plays a fundamental role in our Jewish story, and its history and presence as the Jewish State is a strong component of Reform Judaism. However, Israel is also home to many different faces, voices, and stories, as well as individuals and organizations, that have shaped the science and technology landscape of Israel and the entire world. From the invention of instant messaging to pioneering the Intel chip, to medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease, Israeli contributions can be seen in every corner of our society. read less

    • URJ 6 Points West (formerly known as URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech West

    • Address: Scripps College Claremont,
    • Age Group: 3rd grade - 12th grade
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (424) 387-3764
    • Description: URJ 6 Points West Specialty Camps is the camp that curious & creative minds have been waiting for! Campers enter ...read moreURJ 6 Points West Specialty Camps is the camp that curious & creative minds have been waiting for! Campers entering grades 3-12 spend 12 days on the campus of Scripps College in Claremont, CA, just east of Los Angeles, exploring their passions within two separate tracks. The Sci-Tech track offers robotics, video game design, Doctors-In-Training. The Arts track offers Visual Arts and Theater. 6 Points West is a warm, Jewish setting where campers make friends who share their passions. Throughout their experience, campers explore what Judaism means to them and how it can be a doorway to connect to their interests. All the fun, friendship and identity building of Jewish summer camp with the focus and activities that these kids love the most. read less

    • USY EPIC Israel Plus

    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Description: July 3 - August 1, 2022 Experience with Purpose, Intention, and Community... Plus more. It's going to be EPIC! ...read moreJuly 3 - August 1, 2022 Experience with Purpose, Intention, and Community... Plus more. It's going to be EPIC! Take part in all that EPIC Israel has to offer… plus more! For four days you will have the ability to experience a track that you choose based on your personal interests—either hiking from the Mediterranean to the Galilee, volunteering to serve thousands of needy families, or digging through an archaeological site. Whatever your interests, you will experience Israel your way. read less

    • USY EPIC ISRAEL – Experience with Purpose, Intention, and Community

    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (212) 533-7800
    • Description: July 3 - July 26, 2022 Experience with Purpose, Intention, and Community. It's going to be EPIC! Spend thre ...read moreJuly 3 - July 26, 2022 Experience with Purpose, Intention, and Community. It's going to be EPIC! Spend three weeks building a community unlike any other as you experience the Jewish homeland. While in Israel, you will get to take part in all the country has to offer—including gorgeous hikes in the desert, meaningful Jewish learning, and eating delicious food. You’ll learn about a path to coexistence in Jerusalem, dance the night away in Tiberias, learn about innovation in Tel Aviv, and more. read less

    • USY EPIC Israel/Italy

    • Age Group: 10-12th Graders
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (212) 533-7800 x 1
    • Description: June 27 - July 31, 2022 Say Hello, Ciao, and Shalom to the most EPIC summer ever! Italy has a rich history all i ...read moreJune 27 - July 31, 2022 Say Hello, Ciao, and Shalom to the most EPIC summer ever! Italy has a rich history all its own, and a fascinating relationship with the Jewish people. Spend one week traversing Italia—observing the world’s most beautiful art in Florence, learning the history of the Roman Empire, and experiencing Venice, the City of Water. All week long you’ll learn of the Jewish history of Italy, while eating the greatest food in the world! Following our Italian exploration, we will travel to Israel for four weeks. read less

    • USY on Wheels – Classic

    • Age Group: 9-11 grades
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (212) 533-7800 x 1
    • Description: June 27 - August 11, 2022 Travel coast to coast on this six-and-a half-week adventure USY on Wheels – Classic ...read moreJune 27 - August 11, 2022 Travel coast to coast on this six-and-a half-week adventure USY on Wheels – Classic is USY Summer Experience’s flagship program. Teens from across North America will gather in New Jersey for the journey of a lifetime – traveling from coast-to-coast for six and a half weeks, learning about what it means to live Jewishly across the United States, building community, and making friends and memories that will last forever. From riding a roller coaster in Disneyland, to discovering the beauty of Yellowstone National Park, to creating artistic masterpieces at Cadillac Ranch – USY on Wheels is an incredibly unique, meaningful, and fun way for you to spend your summer. read less

    • USY on Wheels – East

    • Description: June 28 - July 25, 2022 See the best of the East Coast on this month-long summertime adventure. Discover your in ...read moreJune 28 - July 25, 2022 See the best of the East Coast on this month-long summertime adventure. Discover your inner wizard with Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Try unique soda flavors at The World of Coca-Cola. Put your sticks up at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Fall in love with America’s favorite pastime at Fenway Park. Experience the magnitude of Niagara Falls and the Great Smoky Mountains. Relax beneath the breezy Savannah trees. Sled down the sands of Jockey’s Ridge. read less

    • Young Judea Gesher Complete

    • Description: Camp Tel Yehudah: June 23 - July 05, 2022 Israel: July 05 - July 28, 2022 Start your summer with two incredible we ...read moreCamp Tel Yehudah: June 23 - July 05, 2022 Israel: July 05 - July 28, 2022 Start your summer with two incredible weeks at Camp Tel Yehudah, Young Judaea's national teen leadership camp, on Gesher TY. Have all the traditional camp experiences like activities with your bunk, rikud (Israeli dance), special days in camp, time to just chill with your old and new friends, and camp-wide events before heading off on Gesher Israel! read less

    • Young Judea Gesher Israel & CIT at Texas

    • Description: CYJ-Texas CIT First Session: June 09 - July 05, 2022 Israel: July 05 - July 28, 2022 Start your summer at CYJ-Te ...read moreCYJ-Texas CIT First Session: June 09 - July 05, 2022 Israel: July 05 - July 28, 2022 Start your summer at CYJ-Texas as a Counselor in Training (CIT), available to campers entering 12th grade. Participants will get to enjoy camp as campers, exploring activities designed just for them. At the same time, they’ll get a hearty introduction to the life of a counselor, apprenticing with seasoned pros to see what the madrich/a life is all about. Then, it's off to Israel on Gesher! read less

    • Young Judea Gesher Israel & MIT at CJ

    • Description: Taste of Camp Judaea - Aleph 2 Rising 3rd, 4th graders Friday, June 24, 2022 - Monday, July 4, 2022 Full Session ...read moreTaste of Camp Judaea - Aleph 2 Rising 3rd, 4th graders Friday, June 24, 2022 - Monday, July 4, 2022 Full Session (25 Days) Rising 3rd- Rising 9th graders Thursday, July 7, 2022- Sunday, July 31, 2022 Shadow the in-bunk counselors and learn what a position of a full-time counselor looks like. Make irreversible bonds and unforgettable memories with chanichim and the staff members all while learning what it means to be a junior counselor, leader, and role model. Then, it's off to Israel on Gesher! read less

    • Young Judea Gesher Israel Trips!

    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (866) 599-2534
    • Description: Dates: July 5 - July 28, 2022 Discover the places, sites, and people that make Israel one of the most incredible co ...read moreDates: July 5 - July 28, 2022 Discover the places, sites, and people that make Israel one of the most incredible countries in the world. You'll connect with friends new and old, engage with Israeli peers, all the while having the adventure of a lifetime. ‍ Explore Israel's breathtaking nature from north to south as you experience heritage and history in ancient Jerusalem, modern innovation and non-stop culture in Tel Aviv, and so much more for three and a half eye-opening weeks. Gesher is so much more than a trip to Israel - it's the opportunity to truly connect with the country and create lifelong memories. Whether at the top of Masada, floating in the Dead Sea, navigating through the Negev desert, or strolling the colorful marketplaces, you'll find lots of things to love about Israel! read less

    • Young Judea Gesher Tel Yehudah

    • Description: ‍ Built for rising high school seniors, Gesher TY gives you the best of camp in a short time. Whether you have be ...read more‍ Built for rising high school seniors, Gesher TY gives you the best of camp in a short time. Whether you have been to Tel Yehudah before or not, our “build-your-own” summer options, like Tracks and Z’man Bechira, will give you the opportunity to design your day with multiple focuses in mind. Tracks like arts, sports, peer leadership and more allow you to find an area of interestfor you to dive deeper with. We will also explore pillars of Tel Yehudah such as Israel, social action and peer leadership. And, of course, we can’t forget the BEST traditional camp experiences like activities with your bunk, rikud (Israeli dance), special days in camp, time to just chill with you rold and new friends, and camp-wide events! Oh and did we mention the chance to be a Maccabia CAPTAIN?! read less