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4 A LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR 6 THE CYJ DIFFERENCE 8 JEWISH LIFE AT CYJ 10 LOVE OF ISRAEL 12 CAMP SKILLS ARE LIFE SKILLS 14 SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS 16 FULL SESSION PROGRAMS 21 A DAY IN THE LIFE AT CYJ 24 PROGRAM FACILITIES 26 OUR ACTIVITIES 29 BUNK LIFE 30 FOOD 32 HEALTH AND WELLNESS 34 MEET THE STAFF 36 YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS 38 THE YOUNG JUDAEA FAMILY 4

A LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

As the long-time director of Camp Young Judaea-Texas, I’d like to welcome you to the CYJ family.

And a family is what we are. Since 1952, CYJ has created not only a fun and exciting Jewish community, but one in which campers can explore, challenge themselves, and grow as individuals. From the numerous opportunities for campers to choose their own activities to the experiences of communal living in a shared space, camp is a magical place for kids to gain valuable independence, life skills, and to learn about themselves.

Our community is built on diversity of abilities, backgrounds, and denominations, creating endless opportunities for discovery of Jewish identity and connection to Israel. This entire process takes place under the leadership and supervision of our experienced and passionate staff.

Who knew transformational experiences could occur in just three weeks?

Thousands of alumni have begun their Jewish journey with us. So jump on board-we’re saving you a spot!

B’Shalom,

Frank Silberlicht 5 6

THE CYJ DIFFERENCE

INDEPENDENCE BUILDING CHALLENGING

CYJ is the perfect place for kids to With the hands-on support of our practice making decisions and taking staff, challenges that campers face are healthy risks in a safe and secure translated into confidence, resilience, atmosphere. Managing their daily and healthy self-esteem. Challenges can choices without parents or teachers be physical, like tackling the slide at the is an amazing way for your children pool or reaching the top of the climbing to blossom and grow. Children are wall. Or they can be social, like navigating thrilled with this freedom and surprise the dynamics of cooperation, tolerance, themselves and their parents with their and responsibility by interacting with emotional growth over the course of the their bunkmates. Each day we fit in a session! combination of individual electives, group activities, bunk fun, and free time. By the time we get to Shabbat, we are ready for a special, restful, restorative day.

DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE

Our campers have the opportunity LOW TECH to connect with people of different backgrounds, nationalities, abilities, and A summer at CYJ gives kids a much-needed ages. Though the majority of our CYJers screen vacation! Our campers engage are Texans, we also have campers and with each other face-to-face instead of counselors from around the US, as well electronically at camp. Cards, games, as from Mexico, the United Kingdom, bonding activities, and good old-fashioned Israel, and beyond. conversation are great substitutes for electronics, and reinforce interpersonal and communication skills that will pay dividends for the rest of their lives. 7

OUTDOORS

Even in the Texas heat, summer is meant to be spent outdoors. At camp we take every opportunity to play sports and games, swim, hang out, and even eat outdoors. Of course, we head indoors during the hottest part of the day for some rest time, but no one leaves camp without a healthy dose of fresh air.

SAFE

The health and safety of your children is our top priority. During camp, Hays County Sheriffs patrol the grounds 24/7 – you can’t beat that for security! As far as camper health goes, we have a state-of-the-art Health Center and a full-time nursing staff. We also have a rotation of doctors that visit camp throughout the summer. 8

JEWISH LIFE AT CYJ

Judaism at camp is more than prayer services. We are Jewish in everything we do. At CYJ Texas our programming is fun, interactive, and accessible to all - Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, unaffiliated, and beyond.

All of our programming can be linked back to our four core Jewish principles. Though our campers represent a wide spectrum of Jewish upbringings, we believe our core principles appeal to all denominations.

COMMUNITY (Am Yisrael) KINDNESS (Chesed) All Jews are part of one family. We must show kindness to We instill in our campers a pride in others no matter what. their Judaism and a love of Israel.

REPAIRING THE WORLD PERSONAL GROWTH (Tikkun Olam) (Tzmicha) Every member of our community Camp is all about learning and has the power to make a real trying new things. Our campers difference in the world. leave each summer at CYJ as better versions of themselves. 9

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE SHABBAT

As a pluralistic camp, we are committed Shabbat is a very special time at camp to the spiritual needs and practices of and the highlight of the week for our whole community. To that end, we many CYJers. It’s a time where we step maintain kosher dairy and meat kitchens back from our normally action-packed and we keep Shabbat. Our campers schedule and relax, stay in the moment, participate in daily t’fillot where they and connect with each other in ways that learn about prayers, Jewish ritual, and we don’t during the rest of the week. other aspects of Judaism in a fun and Everything is different on Shabbat: the experiential way. We also infuse Judaism schedule, the food, the activities. No one in our daily life at camp such as reciting in the world does Shabbat quite like CYJ- the birkat hamazon (blessing after meals) Texas, which explains why so many CYJ while standing on the benches and alums think back on it so fondly. cheering. 10

LOVE OF ISRAEL

In addition to building strong Jewish identities, we also strive to strengthen our campers’ connection to Israel. How do we do it? Through language, culture, and personal interactions. At camp, counselors are madrichim, activities are peulot, and rest time is menucha. By infusing Hebrew into our daily lives, campers become familiar with the sounds and rhythms of Israel, and bring them to life at CYJ. From the Israeli game of gaga, to our Israeli dances (rikud), songs (shira), and more, day-to-day life at CYJ is saturated with Israeli culture.

We also bring a large delegation of staff from Israel. We love that our campers form personal bonds with Israelis of all stripes, and many of them meet up again in later years when they’re overseas!

Throughout the camp session, we incorporate Israeli content into the unique educational programs of every aidah (age group). This includes learning about Israeli culture and values, the modern State of Israel, the Land of Israel, the people who live there, and so much more. In Bogrim (rising 8th graders), campers even learn about building a new society like the Zionist pioneers and then “fight” their way through the grueling but rewarding IDF Day! 11 12

CAMP SKILLS ARE LIFE SKILLS Camp is the ultimate environment for learning 21st- century skills. These skills learned at camp help prepare CYJers for higher education and their future careers.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

At camp, children learn to take that they each play an important their place in a community and role in making the cabin community communicate effectively with their work, they realize that, together, peers and counselors. Imagine living everyone really does achieve more. in a bunk with 12 other children your This applies to interpersonal relations age, sharing a bathroom, a bunk bed, as well. From the first day of each and shelf space. For many children session, the staff work to build a this is the first time they are sharing strong bunk dynamic through open space with other children and sharing communication and team building the attention of their counselors. exercises. When disagreements arise, Even participating in nikayon (bunk our staff facilitate conversations cleaning), for example, is a truly new so the campers can find a solution experience. Yet when campers see together.

CREATIVITY AND CURIOSITY

Children have a natural curiosity questions, form their own opinions, that camp fosters and develops. In and see others’ points of view. their daily lives, many children are Campers are also able to exercise not challenged to look at things their creativity and curiosity through differently. Unlike in school, at activities like arts and crafts, team camp there is often no singular building at the ropes course, and answer to a question, but rather even finding something fun to do on endless possibilities. Our educational a rainy afternoon. activities encourage campers to ask 13

RESILIENCE AND GRIT

When our campers fall down, they get designed to ensure success, unfamiliar back up again. At CYJ, it’s not only OK with that uncomfortable feeling of not to fail, we celebrate it! Of course, our doing something right the first time. counselors, camper care team, and Though it may not be easy at first, camp nurses are always there to help, but presents opportunities to try new things we believe that camp is about making and learn new skills. When our campers mistakes and learning from them. Many face a challenge, we celebrate those who campers come from an environment succeed, and also those who persevere!

DECISION MAKING

At camp, we encourage children to evenings, they have chofesh (free time), develop their independence and decision- where the staff do not plan activities making skills. We incorporate points in our and campers choose how they want daily schedule where campers can decide to use this time. Although this may be which activities they want to participate daunting at first for our campers who are in. For their chuggim (electives), campers accustomed to a rigid schedule, we guide have the opportunity to choose from a them, and after a few days they learn to variety of options to determine how they enjoy this freedom to make decisions for spend their mornings each day. In the themselves. 14 15

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS

Mini Mensch Nitzanim 1st and 2nd grade 2nd and 3rd grade

A bite-sized taste of camp for our youngest Nitzanim is all about getting to know camp campers. Mini Menschers spend a Shabbat and get a feel for what CYJ is all about! with the rest of camp and experience the The session is designed to be just the best CYJ has to offer! right length—not so long that our young campers are away from home for too long, but not so short that they miss out on a full camp experience. Our “Nitzys” are true members of the camp community, joining the rest of camp at evening programs, daily meals, Shabbat, and more. 16

FULL SESSION PROGRAMS

Ofarim 3rd grade

Educational theme: Jewish Life Cycle Favorite cheer: “I’m an Ofie, you’re an Ofie, we’re in Ofarim. And when we get together, we do the Ofie scream...AAAAAAH”

Chalutzim 4th grade

Educational theme: Israel as a Jewish State Favorite cheer: “Chalutzim swag, chalutzim swag, we don’t mean to brag but we got this in the bag. If you don’t believe us I’ll tell you what. Take a look at our Chalutzim strut. Now walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, and strike a pose!”

Tsofim 5th grade

Educational theme: History of Israel Favorite cheer: “T-T-TSO-F-F-FIM Tsofim! Tsofim! Shout a little louder!”

Maginim 6th grade

Educational theme: Israeli Culture Favorite cheer: “We are Maginim we don’t mess around. We just turn around, touch the ground, boogie up and boogie down. Maginim! *clap clap clap clap* Maginim!”

Kesher 7th grade

Educational theme: Community Favorite cheer: “We can be as bad as we wanna be. We’re Kesher, we’re number one, we can take on anyone! Shanananana shananana woo! Shanananana shananana woo!” 17 18

Bogrim 8th grade Educational theme: From Dream to Reality Favorite cheer: ”Bogrim rocks this doghouse! Hoo hoo, hoo hoo!”

Lapidim // NEW for 2021 9th grade Educational theme: Diverse Narratives of Israel

Segel 10th grade

Educational theme: Leadership and Identity Favorite cheer: ”Hey hey, ho ho, those Segel kids have got to go!”

After spending the first week at Camp, our Segel campers take off on a 12- day bus tour across the Southwest! They learn about leadership, teamwork, and finding themselves, all while having the time of their lives and forming unforgettable friendships and memories.

Teen Programs at Camp Tel Yehudah

Camp Tel Yehudah, the national teen camp of Young Judaea in upstate New York, brings teens from CYJ-Texas together with hundreds of Young Judaeans from across the country. They offer programs for entering 9th-12th grades.

www.telyehudah.org [email protected] 917-595-1900

Counselor in Training (CIT) 12th grade

Our CIT program is designed to prepare our CITs to be super tsevet (staff) members, while also giving them leadership training and “soft” skills like communication, teamwork, and organization. Each CIT joins a counselor team in a bunk with a younger age group. In this fully immersive setting, CITs get hands-on training in every aspect of bunk life. Our CITs also have a dedicated CIT Director who plans their ongoing leadership training and takes them on fun day trips outside of camp once a week. 19 20 21

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT CYJ

7:00 AM 12:10 PM Hashkama (Wake Up) Nikayon (Bunk Cleaning)

Every morning our campers are Every day, campers are tasked with greeted by our director Frank over cleaning their cabins. They complete the ram kol (intercom) with the different chores each day according “Wakey Wakey” show. to their bunk’s chore chart, in addition to making their beds.

7:30 AM Mifkad Boker (Flag Raising) 12:50 PM As a camp community, we raise the Hodaot (Announcements) flags, sing our national anthem, and get a short lesson in Hebrew from our Israeli Scouts. 1:00 PM Aruchat Tsohorayim (Lunch)

7:45 AM Aruchat Boker (Breakfast) 2:00 PM Menucha (Rest Time)

8:40 AM A break from the heat and a time T’fillot (Prayers) to get mail!

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM Peulot (Afternoon Activities) Chuggim (Electives) Campers participate in 3 activities Campers enjoy 3 activities of their every afternoon with their aidah choosing, such as archery, arts (age group), sampling everything and crafts, Newstube, or Premier camp has to offer, including Sports League. ropes course, sports, arts, Israel education, and more! Campers will always spend at least one hour each day in either our pool or lake to escape the mid-afternoon Texas heat. 22

6:00 PM 8:00 PM Mifkad Erev (Flag Lowering) Peulat Erev (Evening Program)

We hear messages or cheers from Each aidah participates in a fun each aidah, lower the flags, sing night activity, such as a campfire, Hatikvah, and head to dinner! pool party, dance, Minute to Win It games, and glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag. 6:15 PM Aruchat Erev (Dinner) 8:45 PM Zman Tsrif (Bunk Time)

7:00 PM Time to wrap up the day. • Chofesh (Free Time) Campers return to their bunks to shower and get ready for bed. Campers use this unstructured As a bunk, they take this time to period to spend time around camp reflect on the day together and with their friends, play games, or say the Shema before lights out. climb up the CYJ Hill.

8:45 PM - 10:00 PM Laila Tov (Goodnight) based on age

Every night one counselor remains in the cabin for the entire evening. 23 24

PROGRAM FACILITIES

AQUATICS When it comes to our facilities, we’ve got CENTER what you need. Every bunk, sports field, and SPORTS activity center has been designed to advance COURTS our deepest values - building community, ADVENTURE COURSES developing skills, and helping our campers grow in confidence and character! ART FACILITIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER AQUATICS CENTER SPORTS COURTS (ELC) A state-of the art swimming @ State-of-the-art Camper Sports facility with two 3-story Center featuring a covered SPECIAL waterslides! basketball court and futsal field ACTIVITY AREAS @ Soccer field Our lake is a great place @ 5 tennis courts for swimming, stand-up @ Archery range paddleboarding, or canoeing. Of course our lake also features an @ 2 gaga courts awesome waterslide! @ Putting green @ 9 square court @ 3 pickleball courts @ Baseball/softball field 25

ADVENTURE COURSES

@ 50-foot climbing wall @ Alpine tower with zipline @ Giant swing @ Low ropes team building elements

ART FACILITIES

Our dedicated art room has all the tools our campers need to do projects like tie dye, painting, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, friendship bracelet-making, and so much more!

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER (ELC)

We built this special activity center using advanced environmental designs, featuring solar panels, water-harvesting capabilities, and a wildflower roof! The center also includes our canteen where the campers can get a treat during their free time once a week.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY AREAS

@ Full-sized playground with 2 rope ziplines @ Giant chess board @ Campfire circle for campfire nights @ Remote campsite for overnight camping trips 26

OUR ACTIVITIES

WATERFRONT WATERFRONT

OUTDOOR @ Pool ADVENTURE @ Lake @ Paddle boarding ARTS & CRAFTS @ Boating @ Fishing PERFORMING @ Junior lifeguarding ARTS @ Water sports

SPORTS

OUTDOOR MISCELLANEOUS ADVENTURE

@ Ropes course @ Rock climbing @ Israeli scouting @ Camping @ Mountain biking

MISCELLANEOUS

@ Baking @ Magic @ Game show challenges @ Model building @ Mad Science @ Robotics @ Sign Language @ Chess 27

SPORTS

@ Premier Sports @ Water Kickball @ Golf @ Bootcamp fitness League @ Baseball @ Disc Golf @ Krav Maga Basketball @ @ Cheerleading @ Archery @ Ping pong Soccer @ @ Softball @ Ping Pong @ Field hockey Tennis @ @ Flag football @ Gymnastics @ Frisbee golf Pickleball @ @ Volleyball @ Spikeball @ Yoga

ARTS & CRAFTS

@ Painting @ Mosaic PERFORMING ARTS @ Drawing @ Origami @ Israeli dancing @ Improv comedy @ Tie dye @ Wearable art @ Singing @ Modern dance @ Ceramics @ Duct tape art @ Jam Band @ Photography @ Jewelry making @ Knitting/ @ Ukulele @ Film making crochet @ Woodworking @ Guitar @ Circus arts 28 29

BUNK LIFE

The bunk is at the very heart of the camp experience. Kids sleep, eat, live, and breathe as a bunk, creating a strong and bonded family. It’s the setting for countless childhood memories, and the birthplace of lifelong friendships. Not to mention—it’s really fun! Playing games, telling jokes, sharing secrets… bunk life is like having a massive three week slumber party!

Every cabin features bunk beds for 12 to 16 campers and 3 to 4 staff members. Before campers arrive, we choose their beds and cubbies for them—this way, campers have a space waiting for them when they walk in and there’s no “advantage” for those who arrive earlier. Bunk assignments are made on the basis of school grade, gender, social and emotional maturity, and mutual requests.

The bunks are roomy and air- conditioned. They have their own sinks, showers, and toilets. On laundry days, the campers’ clean, folded clothes are delivered to their cabins. 30

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

BREAKFAST FOOD Bagels Breakfast tacos Cream cheese Yogurt and fresh fruit bar CYJ offers a healthy and kid-friendly menu, Scrambled eggs with the ingredients and variety that Orange juice Yogurt and will keep your campers and pediatricians fresh fruit bar Cereal and milk satisfied! Our state-of-the-art kitchen is Orange juice run by our full-time chef, Chef Johnathen. Cereal and milk

ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES

At each meal, we serve vegetarian, gluten-free, LUNCH and dairy-free options and can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Most food allergies are no Hamburgers Chicken stir fry problem and our kitchen is nut allergy friendly. French fries Rice

Corn Stir fried vegetables

FOOD ALTERNATIVES AND EXTRAS Salad bar Salad bar

We encourage our campers to try new foods, but they still may encounter a main course that they’re just not interested in. We keep a number of staple DINNER foods available at every meal for just such a situation. With our fresh fruits, salad bar, sunbutter and jelly, plain pasta, steamed vegetables and more, even the Pizza Cheese enchiladas pickiest CYJers can find food that they enjoy. Steamed broccoli Rice

Beans Salad bar

Salad bar SNACKS AND HYDRATION

Our campers get to enjoy one mid-morning and one mid-afternoon snack before returning to their activities. There are water fountains throughout camp and our staff remind the campers to take regular water breaks during activities. 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

BREAKFAST

Pancakes Biscuits and gravy French toast sticks Waffles World famous CYJ coffee cake Chocolate chip Veggie sausage Scrambled eggs Scrambled eggs pancakes patties Pastries Hash browns Breakfast potatoes Scrambled eggs Scrambled eggs Hard boiled eggs Yogurt and Yogurt and Hash browns Breakfast potatoes Israeli salad fresh fruit bar fresh fruit bar

Yogurt and Yogurt and Orange juice Orange juice Yogurt and fresh fruit bar fresh fruit bar fresh fruit bar Cereal and milk Cereal and milk Orange juice Orange juice Orange juice

Cereal and milk Cereal and milk Cereal and milk

LUNCH

Ground turkey tacos Meatball subs Spaghetti with Mixed veggies Cold cut sandwiches meat sauce Mexican rice Tater tots Pizza bagels Pasta salads Garlic bread Refried beans Green beans Cholent Salad bar Steamed broccoli Tuna salad Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar

DINNER

Hot dogs Grilled cheese Baked potatoes SHABBAT DINNER Baked ziti

Chili Tomato soup Mixed veggies Barbecue chicken Garlic bread

Potato chips Green Beans Veggie chili Matzah ball soup Green Beans

Watermelon Broccoli and Challah Caesar salad Salad bar cheese sauce Broccoli Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar Potatoes

Salad bar

* Sample weekly menu 32

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HEALTH CENTER

CYJ has invested in a state-of-the-art Health Center that can address 99% of all camper and staff concerns. Our dedicated medical team includes two registered nurses and two medical assistants who are available around the clock. The infirmary is supplied with modern diagnostic tools, such as rapid strep kits and community physician- directed protocols; these often allow us to evaluate and treat kids without having to leave camp. Throughout the summer we have a rotation of visiting physicians who support our medical team and help care for our campers. Our supervising medical director is Dr. Matt Wigder, a pediatrician from Houston, Texas. 33

CAMPER CARE TEAM

Camp is a very happy place. Engaging in Our staff training covers these topics tons of activities, getting lots of exercise, and more, preparing our counselors to and being surrounded by friends is recognize and resolve many types of usually enough to keep campers feeling emotional conflicts. For extra support, positive. Still, there are reasons a camper we also have our Camper Care Team, could feel distressed during the summer, which includes our “Camp Moms”. When including the simple struggle of having a a camper is having any issues, they know growing body with changing hormones. the professionals in the Camper Care Other campers could be missing home Team are available with warmth and or they could be anxious about changes understanding. (The Camp Mom is also happening in their home lives. the Parent Liaison…sometimes grown- ups need someone to talk to too.) 34

We have high expectations and MEET THE a rigorous screening process for anyone who wants to work at CYJ. All summer staff candidates must STAFF first undergo a thorough application process, an interview with senior CYJ-Texas’s staff is made up of staff, several reference checks, and college students, educators, and criminal background checks. We look specialists who represent our core for individuals who exhibit maturity, values. They have a love of working good judgment, dependability, and with children, a desire to give a readiness to put the campers first. to others, and a passion for the We expect them to be role models Jewish community. Many of them for your children, as well as the were campers themselves and are type of people who are invested excited to pay forward the magic in enriching our campers’ every of CYJ to the next generation. moment. 35

All staff members attend pre- summer orientation, called Staff Week. The training is exhaustive, covering program planning, bunk management, conflict resolution, and emergency procedures. Staff week also starts the process of building a community, so that they’re a cohesive team by the time our campers arrive. We are also proud to note how many of our staffers are international! Joining our staff from Texas and around the US are delegations from both Israel and Mexico. In addition, we have also had staff from Canada, the UK, South America, and beyond! As a pluralistic camp invested in diversity, we love that our campers are able to connect with Jews from all over the world! 36

YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS

FAMILY CAMP FAMILY RETREATS Our family retreats cater to both children and adults, and are a great way to go PASSOVER on a family vacation! Family members of all ages can enjoy the magic of CYJ, CAMP from our crackling campfires, to our peaceful lake, our ropes course, and our playgrounds. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or recreation, CYJ’s family CAMP THE getaways make a perfect setting to spend time together! NIGHT AWAY

BUBBE, ZAYDE, AND ME FAMILY CAMP PASSOVER CAMP

A fall weekend getaway for Enjoy a long Passover weekend for 4 WINTER BREAK the entire family, Family days and 3 nights, with comfortable GETAWAY Camp is a great way to have housing, delicious Kosher for Passover fun, see what camp is like, and food, and an unforgettable holiday for SPRING CAMP spend time with old and new the whole family! friends! MAN CAMP

CAMP BUBBE, ZAYDE, THE NIGHT AWAY AND ME

Our in-depth camp-style Parents, send your kids to camp with open house. Come for the their grandparents for the weekend! afternoon or stay the night to With programs for the campers, tour camp, try out an activity, grandparents, and both, there’s and enjoy some s’mores by something for everyone at Bubbe, the campfire! Zayde, and Me weekend. 37

YOUTH RETREATS

WINTER BREAK GETAWAY

Get back to camp for a week during winter break! Get all the best parts of camp jam-packed into this amazing week.

SPRING CAMP

Ditch the winter with style and join us at CYJ’s Spring Camp! This amazing slice-of-camp weekend is for children in 1st through 6th grades. Think of Spring Camp as summer camp made bite-sized. Campers will get to play sports, sing, dance, and soak in the camp atmosphere with their new friends and counselors.

ADULT RETREATS

MAN CAMP

An incredible weekend designed for men, Man Camp is an opportunity to kick back, have fun, and spend time with some quality guys. The doors are open to Jewish males 21 and older—dads of campers, CYJ Alumni, CYJ supporters, friends, golf buddies, that guy you’re not so fond of who has a great TV for football… anyone! 38

THE YOUNG JUDAEA FAMILY

CYJ is part of a greater network of camps and Israel programs run by our parent organization, Young Judaea Global. Not only do you gain a local family through CYJ, you join a whole mishpacha!

Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake in Verbank, New York

WWW.CYJSPROUTLAKE.ORG

Camp Young Judaea Midwest in Waupaca, Wisconsin

WWW.CYJMID.ORG

Camp Judaea in Hendersonville, North Carolina

WWW.CAMPJUDAEA.ORG 39

CAMP TEL YEHUDAH

Once they enter high school, campers have the option to attend Young Judaea’s national teen leadership camp, Camp Tel Yehudah in Barryville, New York. Tel Yehudah offers programs for incoming 9th through 12th graders.

WWW.TELYEHUDAH.ORG

YJ ISRAEL PROGRAMS

GESHER

Gesher is Young Judaea’s summer teen Israel experience, the perfect way to spend the summer with your best friends exploring the major sites and hidden gems of Israel. Gesher will put your leadership skills into action while creating lifelong memories. This program is for entering 12th graders. WWW.YOUNGJUDAEA.ORG/PROGRAMS/GESHER

YEAR COURSE Young Judaea Year Course in Israel is a nine-month gap year program for high school graduates ready to have one incredible year! Explore your passion through interning or volunteering and take a variety of stimulating courses for college credit. Learn Hebrew intensively and get to know Israel from top to bottom – because the best way to understand Israel’s diverse society, history, culture, and geography is to live like an Israeli on your gap year in Israel!

WWW.YOUNGJUDAEA.ORG/PROGRAMS/YEARCOURSE 40

WINTER ADDRESS SUMMER ADDRESS

5410 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 207 121 Camp Young Judaea Rd Bellaire, TX 77401 Wimberley, TX 78676

www.cyjtexas.org [email protected] 713-723-8354