A Letter to Me

Writing reflective and goal setting letters to our future selves

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Goal Setting, Self Awareness

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Directions

• Campers write letters to themselves to be opened at the end of the session. Emphasize that this is a personal activity, and only they will read their letters. Highlight how much they can grow during camp and how this exercise helps track that progress. Pass out materials and have campers find a quiet spot to reflect and write. Encourage them to write about how they are feeling, their goals, challenges, excitements, nerves, and the character strengths they'd like to develop.
• Collect the letters, seal them with the camper's name, and store them safely. At the end of the session, return the letters with reflective questions to prompt discussion.
• Consider allowing campers to share their experience of both writing and reading their letters.

Group Reflection:

• What goals did you set for yourself at the beginning of the session? Do you feel like you achieved them?
• What challenges did you face during the session, and how did you overcome them?
• What are you most proud of accomplishing this summer?
• How have you changed since you wrote your letter?

Materials

Papers Pens Envelopes

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