Fun All Year

Can’t get enough of camp even though summer is over? Many camps, synagogues and youth groups offer camp reunions and other year-round programming to keep your camper excited for camp throughout the year and connected with all of their camp friends.

• The Foundation for Jewish Camp’s national partnership with BBYO means that all JWest campers can participate in Teen Connection events at reduced rates. To learn more, email connect@bbyo.org.
• If your child attended Camp Charles Pearlstein, Shwayder Camp, URJ Camp Kalsman, URJ Camps Newman Swig, or Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps, or you consider yourself to be a Reform Jew, your camper may want to check out NFTY (North American Federation for Temple Youth), the Jewish youth movement for Reform Jews. For more information, contact your temple or visit www.nfty.org.
• If your camper went to Camp Ramah in California or Camp Solomon Schechter, or you consider yourself to be a Conservative Jew, your camper may want to get involved with USY (United Synagogue Youth), the Jewish youth movement for Conservative Jews. For more information, visit www.usy.org.
• If your camper attended Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa, he or she can get involved in Habonim Dror Activities all year long. Visit www.campgilboa.org for more information.
• If your camper went to Camp Yofi or JCC Ranch Camp, he or she may want to check out teen programs at your local Jewish Community Center. www.jcca.org
• Many communities offer teen philanthropy programs, opportunities to volunteer with Jewish agencies and other leadership opportunities. Want some help finding something that interests your camper? Drop us a line at jwest@jewishcamp.org.