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    Young Judaea Summer Programs in Israel

    Young Judaea Summer Programs in Israel

    • Young Judaea Summer Programs in Israel

    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destination: Israel, United States
    • Provided By: Independent Provider
    • Session Start: June, July
    • Session Length: Three Weeks, Five Weeks
    • Entering Grade: 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Faith-Based
    • Sub-Categories: Animals/Nature, History, Jewish
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 16, 17
    • Minimum Cost: $3,000 - $6,999
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Israel
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    Overview

    With more than 60 years of experience in running Israel programs, Young Judaea offers professional and well organized programs , with a perfect blend of fun, adventure, and inspiring education! We implement a pluralistic approach and expose our participants to all aspects of Israel and its society. Find out more!

    Gesher Israel is an exciting, three and a half week summer Israel trip for rising 11th and 12th graders. This is the classic summer Israel experience, offering the opportunity to truly connect with the country and create lifelong memories.

    Gesher and Camp TY

    In this programs, teens start their journey spending two-weeks at at Camp Tel Yehudah, Young Judaea's national teen leadership camp. You'll hone your leadership skills and enjoy all the traditional camp activities before heading off to Israel for the Gersher Israel experience. 

    Gesher Israel & MIT at Camp Judaea

    Work the first session at Camp Judaea as a paid in-bunk counselor and learn the ins and outs of how to become an exceptional staff member in the Gesher Counselor Cohort. While at camp, Gesher staff members will engage in leadership development training, Israel education programming, and social activities. Then it's off to Israel for three exciting weeks in the Gersher experience. 

    Gesher Israel & CIT at Texas

    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 while learning the life of a counselor, apprenticing with seasoned pros to see what the madrich/a life is all about. After your time at camp, you'll head to Israel for the three-week Gersher experience. 

    Gesher Israel & MIT at CYJ Midwest

    The CYJ Midwest MIT program is for rising 12th graders looking for a solid entry point not just into the staffing experience of camp, but the skills that help you beyond as well. After your time at camp you'll head to Israel for the Gersher experience. 

    Gesher Israel & Yozmaat CYJ Sprout Lake

    This is a program for rising 12th graders who serve as paid staff at Sprout Lake, living in-bunk with campers and receiving 1 hour of professional development each day to help acclimate to being a new counselor. Make a difference in the lives of our campers and gain valuable leadership skills before heading to Israel for the Gersher experience. 

    Testimonials(1)

    • I miss Israel, and I do really want to go back. One of the main things I miss, though, is my friends. The bonds I developed in just a month are stronger than many of those I have here in Lexington, where I have lived my whole life. We have all been making every effort to see each other- planning college visits in cities where our friends live, visiting family near these cities-everything we can do to be close enough to see each other just for a little while. The amazing thing is that I know that if I need somewhere to stay in another city or town, I will always be able to find a friend who can help me out. Whether its New York, LA, Boston, or any other number of places around the country, there will be a familiar face there to greet me. Its so cool that I can say that I have friends from around the country- and even from a few other countries. The entire trip was an amazing opportunity to make friends that will last a lifetime. Discovery impacted my life in so many ways, and I made memories that I will never forget. I love and care about Israel so much now, and I have tons of new friends who I know I will find a way to see again. I am so thankful to have had this opportunity to experience Israel in ways I never imagined. I will never forget my first time overseas, spent in a country I love with people I love.

      - Jamie Smith of Lexington, Kentucky, is a rising Junior at Henry Clay High School and one of two Leaders of Tomorrow Awar - October 1, 2014
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