Our 8th graders act as big brothers and sister to help the Ofarim adjust to the camp environment. There is a continued emphasis on the development of interpersonal skills and responsibility. This age group is given greater responsibility rewarded by additional privileges. A pivotal activity is the writing, productions and performance of plays with educational themes. The camper s motto for this group is challenge and experience.
Campers challenge themselves and learn to work as a group on our rigorous ropes course.
Through sports, arts and crafts and nature hikes, the campers are encouraged to explore new and different activities. Preteens have a special need to express their individuality. Therefore, our activities are tailored to reinforce self-esteem, enhance peer relationships and cultivate maturity. This group spends time creating a community and learning responsibility concerning their specially designed community. Campers participate in a social action project of their choosing.