Vancouver Programs

Western Region

JOLT - Grades 8-10

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 Alumim 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.

Manhigim Program- Grade 11

The Manhigim program is the last 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 community activism. The program’s intention is to provide participants with meaningful educational opportunities that encourage active involvement in social justice. In the span of 8 (+1) sessions, participants will be introduced to different forms of activism, will participate in a virtual (and national) speaker series touching on social media activism, Israel activism, and activism from outside the Jewish community. For their cumulative project, participants will develop and execute their own activism campaigns.

Youth Council - Grades 10-11

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.

Western Region MIFGASH

Each year CYJ hosts a National Mifgash (meeting). Mifgash is a time to come together as a movement for a weekend to celebrate all that makes CYJ special. Enjoy social and fun programming, time to meet new friends and hang out with old ones, and observe shabbat CYJ camp style! Experience a whole summer of camp fun in just one weekend! This year CYJ is launching our first ever Western region Mifgash that caters to our Vancouver and Calgary participants, which will also be open to national participants.