Kav Boot Camp

“Prepare” Machon campers for kav by doing silly activities around camp. Helps to get campers excited about kav and less afraid

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Teamwork

Recommended Location

Outdoor

Directions

1. Have campers dress up in white t-shirts, hiking boots, hats, and braids as if they’re going on kav.
2. “Hike” up from your tzrif to the sifriyah and grab books for each camper to balance on their heads as they walk with back to the tzrif or downhill. (Preparing them for balance on the downhill walks so that they don’t fall while hiking on kav!)
3. Back at the bunk or at a new location, play hype music and lead aerobics / intensati-type things. (Building endurance for hiking!)
4. Play shake and pop. (Giving each other energy in times of need and struggle on kav!)
5. Lead the bunk in affirmations that will help them succeed on kav. (Positive attitude on hike!)

Materials

Books, speaker for music

Helpful Tips

This petzah only works if you play into the schtick! If you’re hype and excited about this, the campers will get into it too.

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