Stay Involved AFTER the Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Baltimore

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff.
Northern Region East – Balto. c/o JCC
3506 Gwynbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD
410 356 5200 x370 Andy Gitelson Council Dir. aphishbbyo@aol.com

Teen Connection

Teen connection is the BBYO experience made just for pre-high school students who want to enjoy social, recreational, athletic, cultural, and Judaic activities with new friends. Activities may include Trips to amusement parks and ballparks, pool parties,paintball, downhill skiing, and dances. These are just some of the ways Teen Connection brings fun to life for Jewish kids like you. Join Teen Connection and get a taste of all the great activities that await you as a high-schooler in BBYO. Get outside your daily routine and meet kids who enjoy the same things you do. 

JCC Teen Lounges

At the JCC we provide a safe and stimulating place for teens to socialize, learn and make a difference in the world. Starting this November, in our Owings Mills teen lounge, we will have an even cooler, updated space for teens to come kick back and relax. Our monthly Middle School Night will resume in the fall with pizza, gym and pool time, movies, snacks and Wii! Be sure to stay tuned for details on all our great teen programs coming up. Hours available at Owings Mills and Park Heights. See www.jcc.org for more information.
Junior Maccabi Games
Contact Paul Lurie at 410-356-5200 x365 or plurie@jcc.org
Middle School Teen Dances
For grades 6-8, December 18, 8:00-11:00pm
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
A great way to hang out with your friends and make new ones! Join us for dancing, an awesome DJ, open gym and snacks.

Chicago

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

This organization is a youth-led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. Under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff, youths participate in democratic-functioning small groups.
Great Midwest Region BBYO
1700 Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove, IL
847-947-4358
E- gmr@bbyo.org
Activities include monthly Teen Connection Events, such as day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

United Synagogue Youth

CHUSY is the Chicago region of United Synagogue Youth (USY), the high school youth group of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. CHUSY programs give Jewish teens a chance to learn and grow as a Jew and most of all to have fun with other Jews. Teens learn about Judaism and Israel, do social action projects, give tzedakah, and enjoy other social programming like bowling or just hanging out. Kadima is the middle school age affiliate of United Synagogue Youth. In Hebrew, Kadima means forward. However to many Jewish middle school aged children it means so much more. Kids in Kadima gain a foundation in the basics of Jewish life and are given the chance to make lots of Jewish friends CHUSY Region USY, 601 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 402 Northbrook, IL 60062; 847.714.9130 www.chusy.org

Teen Programs at the JCC

Chi Town Connection

JCC’s extraordinary year-round program for teens. There’s nothing like it. It’s not your typical youth group.
What you’ll love about Chi Town Connection is that you can be as involved as you’d like. Be part of the advisory board and help plan CTC events. Or just show up when you want. You pick the activities that interest you. CTC is always up to something good and into something fun like monthly outings into the city, sporting events, socials, camping, travel, education, leadership, volunteering or just hanging out.

Connect with CTC and we’ll connect you with cool people, great experiences and your Jewish community. Everyone is invited. All you need to do is show up. Call for more information at 847-412-5570.

Mitzvah Corps (Gr. 6-12)

Mitzvah Corps is a community service program developed by the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. The purpose of the program is to give middle school and high school students an opportunity to contribute to the local community, gain new experiences, and meet new friends. All Mitzvah Corps programs are designed to get kids involved in hands-on activities that contribute to the overall welfare of the community. The activity could be serving food at a homeless shelter, cleaning up a park, reading books to children or visiting with the elderly. Activities vary depending on the project, but we guarantee everyone will have a great time and feel good about their contributions.

Camp Chi Teen Adventures

Hike a canyon. Bike a mountain. See America and beyond. Camp Chi summer adventures put your body and mind in total discovery mode. You’ll experience some of the most majestic, historic and entertaining spots in America, Canada and Israel. Whether a rugged adventure or a sightseeing tour, Camp Chi teen trips offer incredible opportunities to build friendships, discover leadership skills and learn to work and live as part of a community of peers. Camp Chi Teen Adventures are led by a staff of specialists who are experts in wilderness adventure. For the summer of a lifetime, call 847.272.2301. Interviews are required for all trips. Visit www.campchi.com for more information!

JCC Maccabi Games

Each year, JCC Maccabi Chicago fields a delegation of teens ages 13-16 to compete in the annual JCC Maccabi Games. This Olympic-style competition brings together more than 6,000 Jewish teens from around the world to compete in various individual and team sports including baseball, softball, basketball, bowling, golf, in-line hockey, table tennis, soccer, swimming, track and field, tennis and volleyball. An offspring of the World Maccabiah Games held in Israel every four years, JCC Maccabi Chicago is a fantastic opportunity for teen athletes to take their game to the next level, meet new friends, and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For more information about the JCC Maccabi Games, please visit our website at www.jccmaccabi.org.

Detroit

JCC Teen Programming

The JCC at the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building on the Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus of West Bloomfield, runs a variety of non-affiliated programs for Jewish teens. The JCC teen program is supervised by JCC staff or parent volunteers. Ages 13 and up
Cost: $36 for those belonging to a Jewish youth group. $72 for those who do not already belong to a Jewish youth group.
Membership Includes: Facility usage including racquetball, squash, volleyball, pools, tracks, athletic fields, weight room, In Line Hockey Center, social summer pool parties. Classes in martial arts, weight training, aerobic/fitness and Swim team.
Contact Information: Michelle Tarrance
(248) 661-7682 or mmhorrigan@aol.com

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff.
Michigan Region BBYO
6600 West Maple Rd. West Bloomfield MI
(248) 788-0700 or Mich@bbyo.org

JCC Maccabi Games

This Olympic-style competition brings together more than 3000 jewish teens from the US and abroad for a week of competition, community service and social activities in Detroit. Games will include Basketball, Baseball, Inline, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball. Individual Sports: Bowling, Dance, Golf, Star Reporter, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis and Track & Field. To participate in a team sport you must be 13-16 as of July 31, 2008. For individual sports you must be 12-16 by July 31, 2008.
For more information call Gennifer Roth at: (248) 432-5500 or genniferroth@yahoo.com. www.2008detroit.org.

Metro New York

Teen Programs at the YJCC

Looking for something to do, people to meet, get involved? Your local JCC has a teen program with tons of fun stuff to do. Sports, classes on everything from pottery to photography to babysitting, leadership trips to Washington, DC, ski trips, museum trips, ball games & stadium tours, Battle of the Bands, community service, and more!

Bergen County YJCC

Washington Township: Anette McGarity, Services Dir.
201-666-6610, ext. 210

Teen Programs at the JCC

JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly, Judi Davidsohn Nahary
201-569-7900, ext. 369

Westchester Jewish Teen Center/JCC Mid-Westchester
Jan Borger, Director, 914-472-3300 ext. 322 borgerj@jcca.org

JCC of Middlesex County
Jewish Teens Together Program, Young Judea Clubs: 732-494-3232

Rosenthal Y-JCC of Northern Westchester

JCC of Central New Jersey
Wilf Jewish Community Campus
1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ,
Michael Goldstein, Director of Teen Services,
908-889-8800, ext. 253 www.jccnj.org

Make a Difference:

Mitzvah Corps Katan JCC Metrowest (Gr. 6-8)

A way to make a difference in our community and in the world. Year-long and one-time opportunities for community service. One meeting a month and one social action project a month (6-8pm). Contact: Eliza Millman, 973-929-2922, ext. 2933, emillman@jccmetrowest.org

Teen Lounge and The Zone (Gr. 6-8), JCC of Stamford

Middle school teens can now enjoy the JCC’s new Teen Lounge, featuring a pool table, air hockey table, and a foosball table. The Zone is THE after-school program for middle school teens where they participate in a semi-structured and semi-supervised after-school program specifically designed to build independence and autonomy. Contact Sarah Fradkin at 203-487-0965.

Philadelphia

Teen Connection

The Katz JCC’s Youth Group for 6th – 8th Graders!
Teen connection meets once per month for various events and trips. For 6th thru 8th graders interested in a youth group experience. Katz JCC Membership required. For more information call 856-424-4444
Ext. 283 or e-mail badler@jfedsnj.org

Teen Lounge

A great place for 6th – 12th graders to hang out with old friends and meet new ones! Two TV’s, Ping Pong, Foosball, Online-Computers, Air Hockey and Arcade Games Just for JCC Teens – Check for Lounge Hours
Call Ryan Abrams at 424-4444 Ext. 290
Betty & Milton Katz JCC
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
www.katzjcc.org

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff.
Philadelphia Region
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization
1601 Walnut St., #604, Philadelphia PA
215-561-4280

The JFCS “Mitzvah Corps”

As a JFCS volunteer, you’ll work in partnership with our professional staff to provide innovative and vitally needed services to your fellow Jews. You can touch the lives of children, families, the disabled, the elderly and newly arrived émigrés.
There are opportunities for children to be involved as part of family volunteer projects. We also welcome groups of teenager to participate in volunteer projects with adult supervision. Remember, even if you can give only one hour a week, you can still be a valuable volunteer and participate in one of the most meaningful experiences of a lifetime.
To join the JFCS “Mitzvah Corps”
call our Volunteer Director
at 215-698-9950, Ext. 112.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia General Services
10125 Veree Road, Philadelphia, PA
www.jypi.org

Get Involved!

An International Olympics-style
competition in a variety of sports for Jewish boys and girls ages 13-16. Tryouts take place in the spring. Athletes in all levels are encouraged to participate.
JCC Maccabi Games
401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
215-545-4400, www.phillymaccabi.com

South Florida

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and
professional staff.
5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL
954-581-0218 | GCCbbyo@bellsouth.net
www.bbyofla.org Contact: John Gamson

Kesher

A community-wide eighth grade program that meets every Monday from 6:00-8:00 pm at the JCC in West Palm Beach. Students are involved in an exciting hands-on study of contemporary issues such as : Power of Gossip; Sibling Rivalry; Cults; Homelessness; Death and Dying; Human Sexuality; and Israel. Two forty-five minute classes involve stimulating discussion, role-playing, and community service activities. The group has guest speakers, watches movies, has parties, and takes a trip to Disney!
Call 561-640-0700 for details.

Mitzvah Mania

Throughout the year the CJE offers community service opportunities for high school students. For example: baking cookies or pies to donate to a homeless shelter, aide in illiteracy programs, and beach clean-ups. For more info contact Debbie Roosth at (561) 640-0700.

Washington, DC

Teen Connection-Northern VA

Teen Connection is a Jewish youth group for second semester 7th and 8th graders who want to enjoy social and community service activities with their peers. This program is part of the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, whose 30,000 members make it the world’s largest Jewish youth group. Heidi Polak is the advisor for Teen Connection. She can be reached at 703-969-0806 or preshusprincez6@aol.com.

Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute TM

The Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute TM (JYPI) brings together students from different schools and neighborhoods to create their own philanthropic fund. The 8th and 9th grade JYPI program meets monthly, October–May, to review grant proposals from diverse community agencies, make site visits, meet with staff and some of the individuals the agencies serve and to engage in experiential learning. Funding decisions are made as a group at the end of the program year. In addition, there is the 10th–12th grade program, which begins in January and will meet 5 times to engage in a similar process. “Youth Philanthropy groups are open to teens in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia. JYPI also offers semi-monthly service learning programs on Sunday afternoons and several summer programs, which give teens a direct chance to make the world a better place while earning student service learning hours for school.” This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved, learn about your community, make a difference, and be heard. Space is limited, registration is on a first-come/first-served basis.
Contact Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute TM (JYPI) at 301-348-7346, or online at www.jypi.org, or email jypi@jewishfedwash.org

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff.
Northern Region East – DC
info@bbyonre.org 301-984-6073
c/o JCC-GW, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville MD
Rachel Feld DC Council Dir.

Get Involved! – MD

The JCC of Greater Washington, Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute (JYPI) and JET have joined forces to bring you the Teen Mitzvah Corps, monthly community service projects in Montgomery County and Washington, DC. Unless otherwise indicated, teens meet at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd. Rockville, MD. 301-881-0100

Camp Fun – DC

The JCC of DC has fun programs to keep youth involved all summer including Community Service Camp, CIT, and Kibbutz Camp. Contact Sharon Green at 202-777-3270 or online at www.dcjcc.org