Toronto Programs

Central Region

Youth Council- Grades 9-11

Youth Council is a council of the movement’s most dedicated participants. Campers who participate in Youth Council have the opportunity to plan and execute events that are meant to be fun, engaging and reminiscent of camp. These programs are planned from conception by the Council, with only the guidance and support of staff in training. The success of these events is truly attributed to the hard work of the Youth Council.

JOLT- Grades 9-10

The JOLT program is the third phase in our leadership development curriculum. This program will continue to engage participants in Jewish value-based programming and CYJ’s core values through sessions centered on CYJ’s pillar of Dugma Ishit. With an underlying focus on leadership, the program’s intention is to provide participants with meaningful educational opportunities centered on various social issues and which encourage active leadership outreach to various communities. In the span of 8 (+1) sessions, participants will be introduced to JOLT’s mission, the value of Dugma Ishit, will learn about pressing social issues in and beyond the Jewish community, and engage with organizations in their city, all while building their identities as leaders in the Jewish community. 

This program is sponsored by Canadian Hadassah Wizo (CHW Toronto Centre)

Alumim Programs- grades 1-5

The aluminum program is the entryway for our youngest members to engage with CYJ outside of camp. This program will introduce participants to Jewish value-based programming and CYJ’s core values through fun and social monthly activities (Pegishot) that relate to Jewish values and Jewish holidays. The program’s intention is to provide participants with meaningful educational opportunities to engage with Judaism and Israel. By providing quality Jewish programming we will succeed in our larger goal of educating young people and hopefully encourage future participation in the continuity of the movement.

Chalutzim - Grades 6-8

The Chalutzim program is the next phase in our leadership development curriculum. This program will continue to engage participants in Jewish value-based programming and CYJ’s core values through sessions centered on the Jewish value and CYJ pillar of Tikkun Olam. The program’s intention is to provide participants with meaningful educational opportunities that encourage active involvement in the Jewish community. We will teach participants about issues specific to our community and how we can work together to make the world a better place. In the span of 7 (+1) sessions, participants will be introduced to CYJ’s mission, the value of Tikkun Olam, will learn about issues within the Jewish community, and engage with charitable organizations in their city. For their cumulative project, participants will develop and execute their own mitzvah projects.