Youth & Teen Programs

From summer camps to youth groups, teen-powered social action to travel programs in Israel and around the world, there is a place for every young person to connect, learn, grow, and have fun.

For more than 75 years, the Union for Reform Judaism has provided young people with immersive Jewish experiences that transform and enrich lives. Based in Reform Jewish values, these programs provide nurturing, educational, and fun experiences that promote community, enhance spiritual growth, cultivate Jewish identity, and foster lifelong friendships.

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URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, MA

At 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, located just outside of Boston’s science and technology corridor on the campus of the beautiful Governor’s Academy boarding school, scientific inquiry meets fun! Campers spend two weeks exploring robotics, video game design, environmental science, digital media, and a host of other fun activities in a friendly setting with campers who share similar interests.

URJ Heller High

URJ Heller High is the Union for Reform Judaism's accredited semester-long program for Reform Jewish high school students in grades 10 to 12, offering an unparalleled opportunity to be immersed in the richness of the land, culture, people, and history of Israel, all while earning high school and college credit.

URJ Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship

An immersive nine-month fellowship for North American high school students to learn about current events, social justice, and culture in Israel and learn how to organize around Israel within their communities. Fellows receive a $15,000 scholarship to spend the fall semester in Israel at URJ Heller High before returning home to work with mentors on an Israel organizing project of their choosing.

URJ Teen Israel Organizing Immersive

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A four-month, US-Based program for teens to learn about current events, social justice, and culture in Israel and learn how to organize around Israel within their communities. Fellows receive a full scholarship to attend the opening seminar at the Collab in October 2024 before returning home to work with mentors on an Israel organizing project of their choosing.

Yallah! Israel

Yallah! Israel is the Union for Reform Judaism's network of Israel travel programs for teens. High school students hike, climb, discover, and explore with new friends from across the continent, returning home with endless personal accomplishments, meaningful memories, and a lifelong connection to Israel.