We’re MOre than just 10 for 2!
Our summer camps offer incredible experiences. Part of what make the magic of camp is that it only takes place during the summer. However, as we continue to embrace our holistic and more collaborative approach to youth engagement, we are happy to share with you our year-round engagement opportunities.
Teen Programs
| Program | Description | Grade Eligibility | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFTY NAR/NE | NFTY is a community of Reform Jewish high school students where participants build friendships, lifelong Jewish identities, and leadership skills through youth-led community building, spiritual experiences, and social action programming. NFTY’s New York Area Region (NFTY-NAR) serves New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. NFTY’s Northeast region (NFTY-NE) serves Connecticut (excluding Fairfield County), Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, upstate New York and Montreal, Canada. | 9-12 | Year-Round |
| 678/Middle School | NFTY678 brings the best of the NFTY experience to middle school youth in grades 6, 7, and 8. Events for NFTY678 are designed specifically for this age group. We provide our participants with age-appropriate activities in a safe, welcoming, and caring community of their peers. | 6-8 | Year-Round |
| NE Teen Collective | The Northeast Teen Collective empowers highly engaged teens to use their individual passions as inspiration to create meaningful Jewish experiences that will capture the interest of their less involved friends. | 9-12 | Year-Round |
| NFTY in Israel | NFTY in Israel allows you to explore your progressive Jewish values from new angles. Discover yourself on the adventure of a lifetime. | 9-12 | Summer |
| Mitzvah Corps | Mitzvah Corps Social justice program for teens. Create. Build. Change. | 9-12 | Summer |
| Heller High | Semester in Israel Program for Jewish High School Students. Immerse yourself in the richness of the land, culture, people and history of Israel, all while earning high school credit. | 10-12 | Fall/Spring |
Contact The URJ Northeast Youth Team
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Messinger | Director, Northeast Teen Collective | emessinger@urj.org |
| Joie Magnone | Regional Advisor, NFTY Northeast | jmagnone@urj.org |
| Josh Squire | Regional Advisor, NFTY NAR | jsquire@urj.org |
| Avery Mason | Northeast Youth Engagement Assistant | amason@urj.org |
Emily Messinger
Director, Northeast Teen Collective
For more information, please contact:
emessinger@urj.org | 617.393.5065