The moment their heart finds its home in the Holy Land
From vibrant markets to sacred sites, every part of our teen leadership trip to Israel is an opportunity for discovery and growth. Guided by experienced mentors and surrounded by fellow campers, teens will forge lifelong connections, deepen their understanding of Jewish heritage, and return home with a heart filled with memories and a spirit ignited by the magic of Israel.
Each teen leadership trip to Israel is geared toward campers interested in becoming future leaders in the community and at camp.
In 2016, we partnered with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, as well as community congregations, to lead the biennial Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel. Now, in alternate years, rising teens are eligible for either that or the Joy and Allan Nachman Teen Leadership Trip to Israel (grades nine through 12).
On both trips, former Israeli campers join their American peers and travel together throughout Israel, then return to Tamarack as part of the Teen Leadership Village — further deepening their bonds. As a result, a generation of Tamarack campers and staff have grown up alongside their Israeli counterparts. The relationships developed over the years have impacted the lives of thousands of families here and in Israel, fostering compassion and understanding of challenges faced on both sides. These deep personal connections help fuel our desire to stand together, and we are thrilled that the future of the Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program is secure.
Get Dates and RatesOffered in addition to the teen leadership trip to Israel, this is a full summer program with adventure, bonding, fun and more.
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