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.
A special program for campers entering the 9th grade in the fall. The two-week adventure will include exploring the White Sands Desert, discovering The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Zion National Park, Las Vegas and a lot more. CYJ returning campers are given priority for this limited program. Counselors are qualified, trained and motivated to work with Jewish children in a unique environment that stresses Jewish values, traditions, customs and history. Among their responsibilities are daily creative services based on a prayer book designed specifically for Young Judaea.