Youth & Teen Programs

From summer camps to youth groups, teen-powered social action to travel programs in Israel and around the world, there is a place for every young person to connect, learn, grow, and have fun.

For more than 75 years, the Union for Reform Judaism has provided young people with immersive Jewish experiences that transform and enrich lives. Based in Reform Jewish values, these programs provide nurturing, educational, and fun experiences that promote community, enhance spiritual growth, cultivate Jewish identity, and foster lifelong friendships.

Also see our Virtual Youth & Family Programs and Calendar of Virtual Events.

2021-2022 Teen Leadership Opportunities

Virtual
Find your place as a leader in your synagogue, in your community, and in the world. Explore your passions and learn professional skills that will help you stand out and lead, no matter where life takes you. Work with mentors, take action, and make memories that will last a lifetime! 

Atlanta Kesher Songleading Fellowship

South, Southeast
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Open to Jewish teens currently in 9th-12th grade. Fellows receive support and coaching throughout the process from experienced songleading professionals.

EdVenture: Certificate in Adaptive Innovation from NYU

Virtual
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EdVenture is a new initiative for high school students designed for this unique moment in time. The online course was developed by Dr. Nir Tsuk, founder of NYU’s Institute for Impact and Intrapreneurship, and is powered by a partnership between the URJ, NYU Bronfman Center and The iCenter. Students

Environmental Justice Task Force

Virtual
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The Environmental Justice Task Force will take action around environmental issues that are impacting individuals globally. In this task force, members will receive education on the ways they can make a difference in their own Jewish communities and in the world by combating climate change through

Inclusion Task Force

Virtual
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The Inclusion Task Force is a great place for… everybody! Together we will learn about best practices from our peers and experts and provide you with the tools to incorporate inclusion into every step of planning, organizing, and implementing programs.

Israel Education Task Force

Virtual
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Collaborate with teens across North America while learning, educating, mobilizing, and connecting around Israel! Through the Israel Engagement Task Force, you will create resources, learn from educators and professionals, grow your own relationship with Israel, engage in meaningful social justice

Madrichim Academy

Virtual
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As Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “what we need more than anything else is not textbooks, but textpeople.” Calling all “textpeople” to participate in this new learning opportunity. We will experiment with how to be a student leader in formal, virtual, and informal environments, such as religious school, Zoom, youth group, and camp. Share your knowledge, learn from others, and get to know other madrichim from across North America.

NFTY - The Reform Jewish Youth Movement

Midwest/Canada, Northeast, South, Southeast, West Coast
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NFTY is open to teens in grades 6 to 12, helping Jewish teens build confidence, friendships and leadership skills through experiential youth-led educational programming including social justice projects, worship, and community-building initiatives .Programs are offered by nearly 500 Reform congregations and on a regional and North American level.

RAC Social Justice Academy

Virtual
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The Reform Movement's commitment to the pursuit of justice and providing meaningful opportunities for high school students is unwavering. The RAC Social Justice Academy, new for the 2020-2021 year, offers meaningful, fun, and actionable Jewish social justice education in a virtual setting. 

Racial Justice Task Force

Virtual
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In support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and the urgency of this moment, this year we are launching the Racial Justice Task Force

RJ on the Go

Virtual
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ReformJudaism.org is launching a platform to host interactive, meaningful and fun experiences that are easily accessible on the go or at home. RJ on the Go invites you to own your Jewish journey by choosing experiences that speak to you, on a schedule that works for your life. 

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Summer Camp is Back!

15 Jewish summer camps to choose from across North America. Find one today!

Find the Right Camp for Your Child
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Summer 2021 Trips to Israel: Get $3,000 Off!

Limited space available.

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