Age Groups

We divide our members into age groups according to school years in order for us to cater more efficiently for all our participants. However, Hanoar Hatzioni is known for its intimate family atmosphere and this is largely due to the fact that our camps see all age groups together on one site. Participants from all the groups come together at many points throughout the day to share their experiences and enjoy each others company. We believe this enrichesour participants overall camp experience.

The ages of the groups listed below are subject to the demographic of our participants per event

With our youngest age group we focus on expanding their knowledge on the Jewish people's history and traditions in order to deepen their level of self-identification. We intend to develop chanichim who are sensitive towards their social surroundings, this takes place through encouraging team work and educating on values of cooperation and responsibility. We educate our participants in a way which will create a basic interest in the state of Israel.

Our leaders are well trained in activities designed to encourage the participants to get to know one another, feel comfortable on their surroundings and alleviate fears of being away from home for the first time.

Activities for this age group include: weekly clubs, three residential camps throught the year and social events.

With this age group we educate the participants in a way which enables them to feel connected to the living history of the State of Israel. We do so in a pluralist environment which enables the participants to be critical and to form their own opinions.

We expand on the social skills which are encouraged with the younger age groups through giving this age group a sense of responsibility within the camp environment.

Activities for this age group include: weekly clubs 3 residential camps a year and social events

With this age group we provide a deeper educational journey, allowing our participants to form their own opinion and challenge that of other people. We intend to find ways to find a connection between the young people we work with and modern Israeli society.

We also aim to deepen the participants identification with our youth movement and the state of Israel.

Activities for this age group include: weekly clubs, 3 residential camps a year and social events

With this year group we help in change the values taught by Hanoar Hatzioni into principles for living. We encourage individuals to foster independence and responsibility as individuals. We stimulate the participants notion towards voluntary work in the movement and offer tools for his definition within the movement during time in this age group.

We offer this age group the opportunity to have an independent experience from the rest of camp. Not only do this age group have a group of young Israeli teenagers join them on camps they also take part in a 3 day rambling excursion.

Activities for this age group include: weekly clubs, 3 residential camps a year and social events.

Manhigut translates as leadership training. With this age group we run an extensive leadership training course lasting one year. Sessions take place on a bi-weekly basis and throught the residential camps, once the course is complete you qualify as a Hanoat Hatzioni leader. All members from this age group are involved in the decision making process of the movement particularly the annual Moetza (AGM).

Activities for this age group include: running local clubs (kenim), leadership training bi-weekly, socials, 3 residential camps a year and Israel Tour Reunions.