But this summer, over 1,200 Shlichim are bringing Israel to life at 110 camps in 32 states, impacting more than 120,000 young Jewish campers across North America.
Follow our 2021 Summer Camp Shlichim and their experiences at camp by clicking on their profiles below!
Last year, due to COVID, Shlichim were not able to come to camps in North America.
MEET SOME OF OUR AMAZING 2021 SUMMER CAMP SHLICHIM:
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Read more about Faran's camp experience
Faran | Camp Ramah, Canada
"I believe that every camp should have an Israeli emissary."
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Read more about Milan's camp experience
Milan | Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, New York
"As a Shlichah, I can help make connections between American Jews and Israel."
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Read more about Dvir's camp experience
Dvir | Camp Yavneh, New Hampshire
Dvir is serving as a Rosh Edah (unit head) for eighth graders at Camp Yavneh.
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Gil | Camp Ramah, New England
Gil is serving as an eighth grade counselor and also helping run a ropes course elective.
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Read more about Noam's camp experience
Noam | Camp Shalom, Canada
"Our job as Shlichim is to try to honestly answer every question asked about Israel and being an Israeli."
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Read more about Elihay's camp experience
Elihay | Camp Havaya, Pennsylvania
Elihay is serving as a counselor for fifth and sixth graders at Camp Havaya in the Poconos.
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Read more about Ofek's camp experience
Ofek | Ramah in the Rockies, Colorado
"I want to share the story of Israel with American Jews."
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Mai | URJ 6 Points Sports Academy, North Carolina
Mai is serving as a photographer and handling communications at 6 Points Sports Academy.