Bird Calls

Campers practice attentive listening through a fun “bird call” game, strengthening empathy, focus, and social connection.

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Social Awareness, Open Mindedness

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Directions

Instructions:

• Ask campers:

  • How can we be better listeners?

  • Why is listening important for friendships?

  • What does good listening look, sound, and feel like?

• Have each camper create a unique “bird call.”

• One by one, campers share their call, and the group repeats it, noticing who it belongs to.

• Campers stand in a circle with eyes closed.

• The counselor taps one camper, who makes their bird call.

• The group repeats the call, then opens their eyes and guesses whose call it was.

Group Reflection Questions:

• What is the balance between listening to what others say and thinking about what you want to say?

• What strategies do you use to listen and pay attention?

• What interferes with your ability to listen?

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