Visit this camp's Web site and you'll see a list of items that each camper must bring, including a rain poncho, hiking boots, sleeping bag and canteen. That, and tefillin.
Traveling Summer Camp Takes Teens to New England Mountaintops
Visit this camp’s Web site and you’ll see a list of items that each camper must bring, including a rain poncho, hiking boots, sleeping bag and canteen. That, and tefillin.
Let’s just say it’s not your traditional type of camp. Well, that depends on your definition of “traditional.” Yeshiva Outdoor Adventure, or Y.O.A. among the “in-crowd” is a traveling camp for Jewish boys ages 14-17. The campers will complete their almost month-long trek through New England this week.
Throughout, the camp emphasized its charges spiritual development in addition to their physical stamina.
A total of 25 campers and six staffers and counselors began the trip on Aug. 1. The campers came from all over the country: Florida, California, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Minnesota and upstate New York. The staffers hailed from Colorado, Florida, New York, England and South Africa.
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Go Mendy Cohen!!
See, ur hard work and dedication has payed off yet again. You and the rest of the YOA staff are an inspiration to all those in your charge.
Yesha Koach!!