Dear
Friends,
From February 15-19, over
1000 Tzofim teenagers from across North America came together in
Southern California for our annual Machane Shachbag, our teen
leadership camp. Over the long weekend, teenagers honed their
leadership skills to improve their roles as counselors in their
Tzofim chapters, hiked and enjoyed nature, and had the opportunity
to bond with Israeli teens--in Hebrew! This was also an opportunity
for our parent lay leaders to meet and discuss how to grow the
Israeli presence and engagement in their communities.
Below, please enjoy some
snapshots and videos from the weekend!
Sincerely,
Daniel J.
Katz,
President
Shay
Tal,
Executive Director
and
our entire Tzofim family
Friends
of Israel Scouts - Tzofim
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Machane Shachbag celebrates
70 years of Israel - click below for the video!
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Machane Tet
Machane Tet, our special camp
for 9th graders, is an important part of their training to become
counselors in their chapters. This is also the first time that they
have gathered with their peers from Tzofim chapters from across
North America, so it is an especially exciting time!
Campers went hiking,
participated in Yom Sport, celebrated Shabbat, and built and
participated in activities together, to get a taste of their work
next year as counselors.
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When words just aren't enough--click below for
a taste of Machane Shachbag 2018!
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Machane Shachbag
Machane Shachbag is our
leadership camp for teens in grades 10-12. Campers participated in
special activities by age group: an Escape Room for 10th graders, a
leadership workshop for 11th graders, and an Amazing Race-style
contest for 12th graders. For the 12th graders, Machane Shachbag is
especially emotional, as it is their last time participating in
this intense and meaningful camp. The campers also participated in
Erev Tzababa, a movie and talent show competition between the
different chapters. Congratulations to Shevet Lavie from Atlanta,
who won!
Machane Shachbag concluded with
a ceremony and fire sign, made by the campers.
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Rashei
Shvatim
The long weekend also offered
programming for our amazing Rashei Shvatim (Chapter Heads), the
parent lay leaders who volunteer their time to ensure that our
Tzofim chapters run smoothly. During the camp, Rashei Shvatim
participated in seminars about leadership, community-building,
budgeting, and planning for the future of the Israel Scouts in
North America. The Rashei Shvatim also had the opportunity to hike
and participate in activities in Machane Tet and Machane
Shachbag.
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