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1 | Type | Name | About | Age/Grade | Program Date & Length | Program Cost/Salary | Location | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | NOTE: This list was prepared prior to Shelter-In-Place due to COVID-19. Please check with individual organizations regarding the current status of their programs. | $ = < $200 $$ = < $2,000 $$$ = < $5,000 $$$$ = $5,000 + | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | At Etz Chayim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Teen Chai | Work on and discover tikkun olam projects & events with fellow Etz teens in a social environment | 9th - 12th | Sept - May. Monthly meetings | $ - $$ | Congregation Etz Chayim & various nearby non-profits | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Madrichim | Become a part of our regular teaching team and support the learning of younger students in our programs | 8th - 12th | Sept - May. Weekly classes + four workshops over the year. Email abra@etzchayim.org to join or with questions | Paid | Congregation Etz Chayim | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Children's Programming for High Holy Days and other Festivals | Plan and facilitate activities for children in preschool through sixth grade | 9th - 12th | Various dates. Email abra@etzchayim.org for dates | Volunteer | Congregation Etz Chayim | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Service Leading and Torah Reading | Service Leading and Torah Reading on Shabbat and festivals: co-lead services or read from the Torah | All Ages | Various dates (Fri, Sat & High Holy days) Email: abra@etzchayim.org | Volunteer | Congregation Etz Chayim | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Youth Groups | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | BBYO (AZA & BBG) | Pluralistic teen movement. Weekly events build community. | 13 to High school grad. | Year round. Weekly events | $ membership til high school grad. Excludes fees for events & conventions | Find a chapter near you in Central Region West | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | USCJ's USY | Conservative Jewish youth movement | 9th - 12th | Year round. Weekly events | $ Excludes fees for events, conventions, trips | Find a chapter near you. New Frontier Region | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Atid | An Israeli Scouting Experience | 3rd - 11th | Year round. Weekly meeting | $$ yearly fee | OFJCC | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Keshet LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbaton Retreats | LGBTQ & ally Jewish teens find their place & voice as emerging Jewish leaders | 8th - 12th | Check Keshet website for dates | $ Cost varies Financial aid available | Location Varies | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | The Q: Queer Jewish Youth Group | Peer-led, explores LGBTQ+ themes through a Jewish lens. | 8th - 12th | Year round. Monthly hangouts To join email ewilson@jccsf.org | Free, do not need to be member to join. Excludes small fees for events | SFJCC | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Tzelem: Trans and Nonbinary Groups | Focus on topics like courage, friendship, stress, body image, spirituality | 8th - 12th | Sept - May. Monthly meetings | $ Scholarships available | Online | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | JYCA Leadership Group in Training (LGiT) | Learn to be leaders for change in communities & SJ movements | High school age | Jan - Jun. Twice monthly meeting | $$ Sliding scale fee. Based on income and ability to pay | The Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | JYCA The Organizing Group | Continuation of LGiT after completion | High school age | Sept - Jun. Twice monthly meeting | $$- $$$ Sliding scale fee. Based on income and ability to pay | The Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Diller Teen Fellowship | Teach teens to step up, lead their communities & repair the world | 10th & 11th | Year long program. | $$$ Financial aid available | San Francisco, CA & Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Volunteer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Bay Area Friendship Circle | Provide friendship, support & mentoring to a child with special needs | Ages 14 - 21 | Any time of year. Programs are of Varying length | May gain community service hours | Based out of Palo Alto | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | JFCS Impact Year | Take part in service learning events and advocacy projects | High school aged | Oct - May. May join at anytime | Free | Palo Alto, San Mateo, SF & Marin County | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Education/Fellowship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | The Bronfman Fellowship | For intellectually curious young Jews | Must be at least 16 when program starts | Jul - May. 5 week trip to Israel + monthly meetings | $$ | Trip to Israel, virtual meetings | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | JFCS The Next Chapter | Develop profound connections with Holocaust survivors | 9th - 12th | Jan - May. Seminar once every 3 weeks | Awarded 40 hours community service | Offered in SF and the Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Manoville Holocaust History Fellowship | Study the Holocaust and patterns of genocide at the college level | 11th & 12th | Dec - Jun. Seminar twice a month + outside work & volunteering | Free. Earn up to 60 hours community service & a $500 stipend | Tauber Holocaust Library, San Francisco | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Jewish Teen Foundation: Philanthropy or Civic Track | Hands-on experience to ignite a life-long passion to help others | 9th - 12th | Sept - May. See website for detailed time commitment. | Free | ??? | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Brandeis University Genesis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Internships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Teen Art Connect (TAC) Internship | Work in a world-class arts environment & develop professional skills | Rising 10th - 12th | Year long. 2-6 hours a week + twice monthly training & summer training intensive | Paid for all training and work hours | Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | JFCS Academic Internships | Gain experience & greater clarity about academic & vocational opportunities | 10th - 12th | Oct - May. 8-10 hours/week | Paid | Offered in San Francisco, Palo Alto & San Mateo | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | JFCS Summer Internships | Learn valuable on-the-job skills & gain real paid work experience | Rising 10th - 12th | Jun - Jul. 20 hours week/ 6 weeks | $$ & Paid Financial aid available | Placed in organization in your area (Bay area only) | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Urban Adamah Camp Interns | Build leadership skills, community & farm knowledge while working with campers | Rising 11th - 12th | Jun & Aug. Two day training + 18 day sessions | Unpaid | Berkeley, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Summer Camp/CIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | J-Camp Teens Camp | Travel off site to explore what the Bay Area has to offer | Rising 7th - 10th | June - Aug. 11 day sessions | $$ | OFJCC | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | J-Camp CIT Training (must complete to become a CIT) | Gain strong leadership skills & work with campers. First Aid/CPR training included | 9th - 12th | 2 weeks | $$ | OFJCC | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | J-Camp CIT Fieldwork | Assist staff with games, arts and crafts & camp songs in J-Camp | 9th - 12th | Jun - Aug. 1 to 8 weeks. | $ and 35 community service hours given per week fieldwork completed | OFJCC | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | JCC Maccabi Sports Camp | Overnight Jewish sports camp | Rising 3rd-11th | Jun & Jul. 1 to 4 weeks | $$$ -$$$$ Financial aid available | Menlo College Campus | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | JCC Maccabi Sports Camp Jr. Counselor | Valuable skill training & development. Serve as counselor & assistant coach | Rising 12th | Jun & Jul. 2 to 6 weeks | Paid $200 per session + $150 for working full summer | Menlo College Campus | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | JCCSF Leaders in Training Program | Hands-on experience in group leadership, child development & conflict resolution | 9th - 12th | Jun - Aug. 1 week leadership training + work 3 weeks of camp | 9th & 10th: $$ 11th & 12th: All fees waived Awarded 120 community service hours | JCCSF | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Urban Adamah CIT Teen Leadership Institute | Community building, mindfulness, farming, educator training & leadership development | Rising 8th - 10th | 3 weeks or 6 weeks (June & Aug) + 2 weekend retreats (May & Nov) | $$ | Berkeley | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Camp Be’chol Lashon | Multicultural overnight Jewish leadership camp | Ages 8 - 18 | Jul & Aug. 1 to 2 weeks | $$ - $$$ Financial aid available | Walker Creek Ranch in West Marin | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Camp Kesem | Dedicated to supporting children impacted by a parent’s cancer | Ages 6 - 18 | 1 week. Dates vary by location | Free | National Camp. Find your chapter on the website. | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Camp Ramah in Northern California | Specialty camp for ocean exploration, performing arts, and adventure sports | Rising 3rd - 11th | Jun & July. 15 to 45 day sessions | $$$ - $$$$ Financial aid available | Watsonville, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Camp Ramah in Northern California Tikvah (Special needs program) | Serves campers with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities | Rising 4th - 12th | June - July. Session is 15 days | $$$ Financial aid available | Watsonville, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Eden Village West | Farm-to-table residential Jewish overnight camp | Rising 3rd - 10th | Jun - Jul. 1 to 6 weeks | $$ - $$$$ Financial aid available | Rio Lindo Academy campus outside Healdsburg, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | URJ Camp Newman | Reform Jewish overnight camp | Rising 3rd - 11th | Jun - Aug. 7 to 55 day sessions | $$ - $$$$ Financial aid available | Vallejo, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | URJ Camp Newman (CIT) | Offers a valuable personal and professional growth opportunity | Rising 12th | Jun – Aug. 55 day session | $$$$. Earn up to 300 hrs community service. Financial aid available | Vallejo, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Camp Tawonga | Overnight camp. Fosters a deep connection to nature, community & Judaism | Rising 3rd - 10th | Jul - Aug. 6 days to 3 weeks | $$ - $$$ Financial aid available | Near Yosemite | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Camp Tawonga Teen Leadership Institute | Leadership development, service & outdoor experiences | Rising 11th | July. 3 weeks | $$$ Financial aid available | Near Yosemite | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Camp Tawonga Teen Leadership: Counselor/Specialist in Training (CIT/SIT) | leadership development, direct work with kids & team bonding | Rising 12th | June - Jul. 3 weeks | $$$ Financial aid available | Near Yosemite | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Camp Ramah Ojai | Conservative Jewish overnight camp | Rising 3rd - 11th | Jun - Aug. 4 week sessions or full summer | $$$$ Financial aid available | Ojai, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Camp Ramah Ojai Tikvah (Special needs program) | Experience the joy, tradition, and friendship of Jewish summer camp | Ages 11 - 18 | June - Aug. 4 week sessions | $$$$ Financial aid available | Ojai, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Camp Ramah Ojai Mador Program | Work as counselors for the youngest campers | Rising college freshman | June - August. 9 weeks | Paid | Ojai, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West | Reform overnight science & tech specialty camp | Rising 3rd - 10th | Jun & Jul. 12 day sessions | $$$ Financial aid available | Thousand Oaks, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | URJ Six Points Sports Academy | Reform overnight sports camp school grad. | 3rd - 10th | Jun & Jul. 12 to41 days | $$$ Financial aid available | Occidental College | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | URJ 6 Points Sports Academy CIT (Coaches in Training) | Participate in programming to develop counseling skills. | Rising 12th | Jun - Jul. 4 to 6 weeks | $$ - $$$ + $150 stipend Financial aid available | Occidental College | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Havaya Arts | Reconstructionist overnight specialty arts camp. 'Majors' in visual and performing arts | Rising 3rd - 11th | Jun - Aug. 2 weeks to 44 days | $3,100 - $8,550 Financial aid available | University of Redlands | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Ramah in the Rockies | Outdoor Conservative Jewish overnight camp | Rising 3rd - 11th | Jun - Aug. 14 to 28 day sessions | $$$ Financial aid available | 90 minutes from Denver, CO | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Ramah in the Rockies Inclusion Program | Outdoor Conservative Jewish overnight program for campers with special needs | Rising 3rd - 11th | Jun - Aug. 14 to 28 day sessions | $$$ Financial aid available | 90 minutes from Denver, CO | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy | Reform overnight specialty arts camp (culinary, visual, performing and writing) | Rising 3rd - 10th | Jun - Aug. 12 to 41 days | $$$ - $$$$ Financial aid available | Westtown School, 25 miles west of Philadelphia | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy Gesher (Staff in Training) | Shadow staff while participating in Majors, Showcase, & Shabbat | Rising 12th | June - July. 26 days | $$$ Financial aid available | Westtown School, 25 miles west of Philadelphia | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Tzofim (FOIS) Machane B’Yachade | Overnight camp for children speaking basic Hebrew and up | Rising 4th - 9th | August. 12 days | $$ Financial aid available | 7th - 9th grade: Cedar Lake Camp in Milford, PA | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | URJ Kutz Camp | A summer of leadership development, deep learning, & joyful Judaism. | Rising 10th -12th | Jun - Jul. 29 days | $$$$ Financial aid available | Warwick, NY | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Youth Trips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | March of the Living | Study Holocaust history & examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance & hatred | 10th - 12th | Apr - May. 2 weeks | $$$$ Financial aid available | Israel & Poland | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Aryeh Adventures Up North | Unites special needs youths w/ mainstream peers for positive, long lasting relationships | Mentors: 9th - 12th Campers: Age 14 - 22 | July. 18 Days | $$$ Financial aid available. | Seattle, Vancouver, The Canadian Rockies | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Aryeh Adventures Down South | Unites special needs youths w/ mainstream peers for positive, long lasting relationships | Mentors: 9th - 11th Campers: Age 14 - 22 | Aug. 10 Days | $$$ Financial aid available | New Orleans, Atlanta, Savannah, Orlando | |||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Shalhevet | Visit Jewish sites, learn from Israeli & Polish peers & gain the tools to become leaders | 11th - 12th | Mar - Apr. 15 days | $$$$ Financial aid available | Poland & Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||
69 | JCC Maccabi Games | Olympic-style sporting competition that fosters mutual respect and sportsmanship | Ages 12 - 16 | Jul - Aug. Sunday - Friday: 6 days | $$ | Location varies each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
70 | JCC Maccabi ArtsFest | Summer arts experience with community service, social activities, & Jewish heritage | Ages 12 - 17 | Aug. Sunday - Friday: 6 days | $$ | Location varies each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | URJ Six Points Sci-Tech Academy in Israel | Explore Israel. Where science & technology meet the Jewish past, present & future | Rising 11th - 12th | Jun - Jul. 22 days | $$$$ Financial aid available | Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | URJ Six Points Sports Academy in Israel | Explore, play, teach, and learn about Israel through the lens of sports | Rising 11th - 12th | Jun- Jul. 22 days | $$$$ Financial aid available | Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Arts & Music Programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | OFJCC School for the Arts Theatrical Experience: The Third Wave | A play based on the true story of Ron Jones' experiment on the rise of fascists | Ages 14 - 17 | Aug 29th - Nov 21st. Rehearsals Thursdays 6:00 - 8:30 pm | $$ | OFJCC | |||||||||||||||||||||
75 | HaZamir: The International Jewish Choir | Jewish musical youth movement. Rehearse high-level Jewish choral music | 9th - 12th | During school year. Weekly chapter meetings/rehearsals | $$ Excludes fees for trips | Silicon Valley Chapter at Kol Emeth | |||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Contemporary Jewish Museum TAC Squad | Behind-the-scenes access to explore contemporary art, identity, & Jewish culture | Ages 13 - 18 | Nov, Jan, Mar, May + volunteer & outside opportunities Email teens@thecjm.org to join | Free | Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | JCCSF Teen Arts Immersion Program | Artistic & theatrical experiences with interactive elements | 8th - 12th | Year-round. Join email list to hear of events | $ | Based out of JCCSF | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival | Presents films that showcase Jewish spirit, culture, traditions and humor | All ages Check film rating | Oct - Nov | $ | AMC Saratoga 14, OFJCC, CinéArts in Palo Alto | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) | Presents new film & media exploring complexities of Jewish life around the world | All ages Check film rating | Jul - Aug | $ | See website for Theatres | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Free teen membership to the Contemporary Jewish Museum | With membership card receive invitations to youth events, shopping discounts, & more | Ages 13 - 18 | Year-round | Free | Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Teen Events Calender | Teen events in the Bay Area | Varies | Year-round | Varies by event | Varies | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Community Centers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) | Offers programs for all while also being a place of Jewish life, experiences & learning | All Ages | Year-round | Check membership page for cost. Varies by event/program. | Palo Alto, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) | Offers programs for all while also being a place of Jewish life, experiences & learning | All Ages | Year-round | Check membership page for cost. Varies by event/programs. | San Francisco, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Osher Marin Jewish Community Center (OMJCC) | Offers programs for all while also being a place of Jewish life, experiences & learning | All Ages | Year-round | Check membership page for cost. Varies by event/program. | Marin, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) | Offers programs for all while also being a place of Jewish life, experiences & learning | All Ages | Year-round | Check membership page for cost. Varies by event/program. | Foster City, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Addison Penzak Jewish Community Center (APJCC) | Offers programs for all while also being a place of Jewish life, experiences & learning | All Ages | Year-round | Check membership page for cost. Varies by event/program. | Los Gatos, CA | |||||||||||||||||||||
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