ABC's of Kindness

Explain that the goal of the activity is to show how small actions can make the world better, and everyone has the power to make a difference. Give each camper an index card with a different letter. Ask them to think of a word or phrase starting with their letter that represents a positive action or value (e.g., "C" for "Compassion" or "Community Service").

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Kindness, Compassion

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Directions

Instructions:

• Explain that the goal of the activity is to show how small actions can make the world better, and everyone has the power to make a difference. Give each camper an index card with a different letter. Ask them to think of a word or phrase starting with their letter that represents a positive action or value (e.g., "C" for "Compassion" or "Community Service").
• Have campers write or draw on their cards and afterwards share what they came up with and why.

Group Reflection:

• Which actions can we do at camp this week? Encourage campers to make a plan.

Twist:

• Come up with a specific action/activity that demonstrates kindness that they have witnessed someone else in their bunk/in camp do
• Come up with a specific action/activity that demonstrates kindness that they WILL DO in the upcoming week
• Play a "Cheers to the Governor" style game with the words you come up with in order

Materials

26 index cards each labeled with a different letter of the alphabet

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