Youth Engagement
Programs
Grades 6 and 7 Community of Learning and Growth
MINCHA is a mix of whole-group community experiences, interest-based learning journeys in medium-sized groups, and small group "family" bonding.
At MINCHA, we focus on community building, the formation of Jewish identity, living Jewish values, deeply connecting with each other, staff, and the B'nei Mitzvah experience, and feeling at home at Temple Shalom.
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Grades 8-12 Community of Learning and Leadership
MA'ARIV is an opportunity for teens to connect informally with each other, with staff, and with the clergy, to take a break and recharge, and to participate in discussion-based learning on topics our clergy are passionate about and find relevant to the lives of the teens.
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Grades K-5 Jr. Youth Group
Taste of Camp is a caring and inclusive community at Temple Shalom geared towards empowering and validating youth in grades K-5th. This Jr Youth Group allows children in grades K-5 to make new friends, learn new skills, grow their Jewish identity, and connect with dedicated counselors and role models. Taste of Camp is flexible enough for busy families (come only on the weeks that work for you!) and varied enough to fit the needs of every camper. Our programming focuses on building and maintaining the quirky and close-knit relationships that blossom within the care-free and fun atmosphere of camp!
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Grades 6-8 Jr. Youth Group
Jr. SHAFTY is a place for middle schoolers to relax and connect with each other and the Temple Shalom community. High schoolers lead the middle schoolers in monthly programs that allow them to be silly, get to know each other, and engage in Jewish friendships.
Grades 9-12 Jr. Youth Group
SHAFTY is peer-lead by an elected board of teens who create and run incredible programs throughout the year. SHAFTY is always fun, often thought-provoking, and your gateway to the regional and national programs of NFTY!
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Grades K-5 and 9-12 Community
Big Buddies is a program within Taste of Camp that matches Taste of Campers with awesome high school Buddies. Big Buddies and Little Buddies spend time doing fun activities and getting to know each other during a few Taste of Camp sessions. Big Buddies are role models to their Little Buddies and teach them the values of good sportsmanship, friendship, and being involved in Jewish life.
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