This summer, the Chotrim went through an interesting process
together. They were able to learn and grow together through different
peulot (experiential group activities).
We started off by talking about the idea and importance of kvutza (age group within which the individuals grow and learn together, and support each other) and
connected that to the idea of safe space and respect. The Chotrim were able to
take ownership of their kvutza, as they deliberated and decided together how to spend their collective
kupa money. They chose to go to Big Bear and eat pizza and ice cream before
seeing the new movie Ant Man. It was a
day of fun and kvutza bonding.
Chotrim were also able to become a stronger kvutsa
on tiyul (hike), where they had to work hard and support each other in
order to finish. We hiked to Castle Rock and spent time climbing the rocks and then
hiked down to Boulder Cay where they got to relax and swim before hiking back
up to camp.
Overall, it was an amazing session and the Chotrim were able to
learn to overcome their differences to become a strong kvutza.
- Jack and Ravenna (Chotrim Madrichim)
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