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Summer 2005 Programs
Destination: The Rockies & Alaska
---GENERAL INFORMATION---
Teva Adventure and NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) are teaming up to offer exciting, challenging outdoor kosher, Shomer Shabbat programs again this summer.
Join one of our life-changing programs in the Rockies or Alaska for teens to develop practical knowledge & techniques for both outdoor expeditions and a Jewish approach to living in nature with nature.
Gavi, said about our 2003 program in Alaska:
"This was one of the most incredible summers I have ever had. The things that I saw and learned on this course will stay with me forever. The people who instructed the course were incredible in every respect. And so were the people who put together the whole course. It was a crazy success!"
Sarah Rivka, from our 2004 Rocky Mountain program described her favorite day as, "I think that the best part of the trip was definitely the rock climbing. At the beginning of this trip I was so nervous about going rock climbing because of the height, but once I got into the harness I was really excited. The second day of rock climbing was really fun, the climbs were more challenging and there were a bunch of different ways to go. This whole trip was sooooo much fun but I think that this was the best. Thanks for a really amazing time!"
The programs uniquely combine NOLS' 40 years of experiential outdoor instruction and Teva Adventure's vision of synthesizing the outdoors and Judaism. The programs provide fully certified professional instructors and a combined Jewish outdoor curriculum that emphasizes safety while focusing on the development of leadership, teamwork and outdoor skills. Each program will feature kosher food, Shabbat observance, and optional college credit for certain programs.
Teva Adventure and NOLS - a fusion of nature, the mountains, learning and Jewish discovery.
Expect to be challenged. Expect to grow.
Expect one of those summers that you'll look back on as the best summers of your life!
Apply for a program TODAY! >
For more information about NOLS, visit their website >
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Alaska Adventure for Teens
June 27 - July 25, Eastern Alaska Top
Come play in Alaska's alpine backcountry as you learn essential backpacking, mountain climbing and outdoor survival skills. Experience an encounter with America's last frontier and, ultimately, an encounter with yourself during this 4 1/2 week program for teenage boys, ages 16-19. This program begins at the NOLS branch just outside of Anchorage on a beautiful converted farm. The program includes: a 22 day wildernss expereince, community service, a Shabbat with the Anchorage Jewish community and touring.On the first day you will prepare your food and pack your gear, and then hit the trail. You will learn all the outdoor skills neccesary to survive and thrive in the wilderness; including outdoor living, backpacking, mountain climbing, map reading & navigation, safety & judgement, leadershp & teamwork. A unique part of this course is the knowledge and skills you will gain to allow you to live a full Jewish life in the outdoors, from how to cook and bake "wilderness challahs" to how to put up on a eruv (maybe even on a glacier!) and so muc more. The inspring views that will be the backdrop to our tefillot (prayers) will stay with you always.
After your journey, you will return to the NOLS Alaska branch and we join an exciting community service project. For the following Shabbat we will visit the Chabad house and Jewish coomuity in Anchorage where we may meet visitors from around the globe who have come to marvel at Alaka's wonders. After Shabbat, which as you will come to learn is Sunday in Alaska, we will head north to see more of what Alaska has to offer. The course emphasizes outdoor challenges which focus on team-work, confidence-building and the development of leadership skills while underscoring safety. Gain skills that will help you practice Judaism wherever you are- whether on a mountain or in Nepal. Meet other great teens who share your interest in outdoor adventure.
This is a very special opportunity. Don't miss what will be an unforgettable summer adventure. University credit is available for this course for those entering senior year and high school graduates.
Reserve your spot today! >
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Rocky Mountain Teen Adventure
June 28 - July 25, Wyoming Rocky Mountains Top
Spend several weeks backpacking, fly-fishing and rock climbing in the awesome Wind River Mountains during this exciting program especially designed to meet the needs of younger teens, ages 14-17. You will gain confidence and make life-long friends.This programs begins in Lander, Wyoming at NOLS' headquarters. You will spend a day packing food and gear before you head off on the trail. You will hike on and off the tril and make nature your home. You will live in a tent and cook your own food with your friends. You will learn to keep Shabbat outside & even bake bread! This wilderness backpacking course also features rocking, fishing, peak ascents (last years favorite- hands down!) and more. After the wilderness part of the program, you will participte in a community service project before departing for our tour of 1 to 2 national parks in Wyoming & Colorado. Lastly, we will travel to Denver where you will join a Shabbaton with the Denver Jewish Community.
There will be separate groups for boys & girls.
This will be an amazing program!.
Reserve your spot today! >
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