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Youth Department Membership
Welcome!
VBS Youth Department
Welcome to the VBS Youth Department, a central place for the children and teens of our community to learn, grow, and play together.
The Youth Department provides the youth of our VBS community with opportunities to connect to each other in positive and meaningful ways. We provide the youth of our community with opportunities to connect to each other in positive and meaningful ways. We offer year-round educational and social programming and events for children in grades K-12, including a unique Summer Camp for teens, Camp ViBeS! We're building confident, engaged mensch’s and leaders of tomorrow!
Learn all about the different programs our Youth Department offers!
Youth Programming
Social Programming (Grades K-12)
K-6 Programming
Join the fun! We offer a full year of social engagements both online and in-person. Past events for the K-6 age group have included Mad Scientist Parties, Goat Yoga, Ice Skating, Color Wars, Escape Rooms, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Candy Sushi, Sleepover Lock-Ins, Trivia Nights, Scavenger Hunts and more.
7-12 Programming
There are tons of options for Teens at VBS! 7-12th graders participate in programs that cultivate leadership, education, Social Action and Israel advocacy. We also participate in activities such as travel, art, athletics and just plain old social fun! Membership includes all the events for the year, both digital and in person. Past activities have included Shabbat Dinners in the Zicklin Lieberman Youth Center or family homes, Saturday night Havdalah gatherings and outings such as Escape Room, Bowling, Universal City Walk, etc., and SATO Sundays (Social Action and Volunteer Opportunities). Members and Non-Members are encouraged to participate!
Teen Tuesdays (Grades 7-12) 6:00pm-8:00pm
Ridiculously fun activities, thought-provoking and relevant discussions, and a place of belonging that can only exist in your Jewish community.
What happens at Teen Tuesday?
6:00 - 6:30: Dinner
6:30 - 7:15: Facilitated activities, discussions, games, and connections.
7:15 - 8:00: Free time fun with friends
Every Tuesday beginning November 12 in the Zicklin Youth Lounge.
What does Teen Tuesday cost?
$700 - Members
$1,000 - Non-Members
REGISTER HERE
Jewish Teen Learning Center (Grades 8-12)
Facilitated by VBS clergy and educators, this new monthly offering will explore Jewish identities, wrestle with ethical dilemmas, build connections through cohort discussions, social and educational field trips, and relationship building activities. This deep dive is meant for those that are curious, thoughtful, and interested in challenging what they think they know about Judaism, culture, and life. Plus, this first year has a special inaugural year price of $360 for members.
Topics include: complex relationships, current global and local events, Israel, and Jewish life.
Class Dates: Nov. 17, Dec. 8., Jan 12, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, May 4, Jun. 8
Field Trips: Dec. 4, Mar. 12, Apr. 6, May 28
Cost: $360 - Members, $720 - Non-members
REGISTER HERE
Madrichim ViBeS (Grades 11&12)
Madrichim ViBeS is a year-long, skillfully led Judaic and Leadership program for 11th & 12th Graders. Led by VBS's experienced Clergy and Professionals, participants will walk away with a better understanding and appreciation of Torah and a sense of confidence and security as a young adult.
Camp ViBeS: VBS Intentional Experiences (Grades 7-12)
Camp ViBeS is a unique summer program offering opportunities for teens to actively improve our community, all while having fun and socializing. This critically acclaimed program brings teens from all over LA County – both within our VBS Community and outside! Teens get the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate, exploring the natural surroundings of our own backyard and experiencing tons of adventures all over the great city of Los Angeles!
This program is made possible in part from a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Contact the VBS Youth Department with any questions! Email mbegley@vbs.org.
Fri, December 6 2024
5 Kislev 5785