Gibborim

Gibborim (6th - 8th)

Gibborim is for our oldest campers who are ready for independence and want to explore LA and Orange County all summer long! Their schedule is typically comprised of one mitzvah (commandment - good deed) project per week, one beach/bay day (Fridays), and the remaining days spent adventuring all around the area!

Our Gibborim group will have a dedicated teen space in the building this summer with a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8. They can swim any camp day spent in-house or on trips with early returns (2 pm). Gibborim campers may go off in small groups for some field trips with parent/guardian approval. We have regular check-in times throughout the day to help ensure safety and facilitate responsible independence.

We understand most of our teen campers have phones, however, camp should be spent socializing in person with friends and having fun. We will have dedicated electronic use times designated on the schedule (typically 30 minutes per day), however outside of that specified time, the expectation is that electronics are away.

Our goal for this group is to facilitate healthy relationships that teach proper social skills heading into the most formative years of a teenager's life. Campers have considerable input on their daily schedule when in the building and will have plenty of opportunities to plan programs around their own interests. We hope to have your camper in our Gibborim group this summer! If you have questions about itinerary or group policies, please contact youth@alpertjcc.org.