In Hebrew, “kadima” means “to move ahead” & “let’s go!” Kadima offers real-life, hands-on skills in responsibility, decision-making & communication—skills for working with children, being a leader at camp and beyond—all while having fun with your friends.
Kadima 2022: in Israel and at camp
This year only, Kadima includes a 3-week trip to Israel followed by a CAT/CIT Internship at each camp. Teens may take part in one or both portions of the Kadima experience.
- The journey to Israel offers a life changing, immersive travel experience by teaching about Jewish heritage, identity, the land and the people of Israel through a leadership lens. Once again, we are partnering with Keshet: The Center for Educational Tourism in Israel to plan our tour safely and professionally.
- The CAT/CIT Internship leadership program at camp will immerse the teens in camp life, with hands-on skills, and with direct parallels to leadership outside of camp that will help them understand how to be counselors and leaders with more knowledge, practice, confidence, and support. Teens will earn a stipend and have appropriate privileges within the CAT/CIT Intern role.
The Kadima Framework: Community and Growth
- A strong curriculum in
communication, teamwork, responsibility, empathy, & time management. - Deep, rewarding service experience
with time to de-stress & prepare for senior year. - Sustained Jewish connection while teens are making choices about college & future.
A Day in the Life of Kadima
- Shadowing/co-leading camper activities
- Reflection with Kadima peer group
- Certification training options (First Aid/CPR and bullying prevention)
- Dedicated, self-directed time for schoolwork & college essays
- Service projects
- Camper mentoring at meals & beyond
Vision for Kadima’s future:
A Dedicated, Eco-Friendly Yurt Village
Delayed due to COVID’s impact; still in our plans for coming years!
Air-conditioned, private housing | Community center with: Indoor gathering space for 50+ people | Bathrooms | Workspace for school & college prep | Wi-Fi | Kitchenette | Senior staff bedrooms | Firepit!
See the designs:
The drawings on the right show the Community Building concepts by the Cohen Camps’ architects:
Where the Yurt Village will sit at each camp (approximately):
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