Overview: It's the final Tzelem session together before camp ends! During this session, participants will reflect upon what they have learned and how they have changed throughout the camp session. The gathering closes with reflection, celebration, offering each other appreciation, and sharing hopes for one another’s return to home from camp and for the year…
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Have a better understanding of their own identities, both privileged and marginalized. Have a basic understanding of power and oppression. Explore connections between Judaism and social activism. Identify a cause they care about and at least one way to take action.
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Diminish stigma around discussing mental health. Learn about mental health risk factors and stats for cis and trans teens. Learn about resources to support mental health wellness and crisis intervention. Explore coping mechanisms and internal strengths to cope with mental health issues.
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Have awareness around how they think about themselves and treat themselves. Explore their strengths and great things about themselves. Understand self-care.
Objectives: Recognize healthy non-romantic relationships in our lives. Identify the qualities of a healthy friendship. Understand the importance of healthy friendships and how they can support us.
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Understand our own identities. Explore how our various identities impact/interact with each other. Learn about queer Jewish role models.
Welcome. Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will: Understand the purpose of the group. Start getting to know each other. Understand expectations and hopes for the group. Be excited for our time at camp together!
Overview: Participants will play games in which they will be moving and connecting with one another-and then will be reflecting on the games to come to an embodied understanding of personal boundaries, communication, and consent. Ideal space for this session: A circle of chairs or benches with a large open space in the middle where…
Summary: Many high-achieving teenage girls think of self-criticism is a motivator. However, recent studies show that teens with high levels of self-compassion report less anxiety and depression, especially when facing academic stress. In this session, teens will explore how they might practice self-forgiveness and self-compassion in their lives. This exploration will be guided by the themes and…
Summary: It's the final Rosh Hodesh session together before camp ends! During this session, participants will reflect upon what they have learned and how they have changed throughout the camp session. The gathering closes with reflection, celebration, and offering each other appreciation and sharing hopes for one another’s return to home from camp, and for…
