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Israel Trail
Teen Adventure

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Schedule and Itinerary
Itinerary for Session I 

On the first day, a private bus will pick up participants from a central location in Jerusalem, and take them to the foothills of the Hermon mountain range, for a day and night of orientation at a SPNI field school (The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel) or Hostel. Participants meet each other, learn how to pack food and gear, and prepare to hit the trail.
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Each group begins at a different point on the north most section of the Israel Trail. The trail first crosses the Hula and continues over rocky hills and valleys in the Galil. After reaching the summit of Mt. Meiron, it follows Nachal Amud all the way to the Kinneret. The trail then passes through Tiberias, and continues south towards the Jordan River, where it turns west, crosses the country and moves towards the Carmel Mountains, just south of Haifa (an approximate distance of 200 KM).

The north section of ITTA includes biking and rock-climbing, with opportunities for on-trail volunteering.

Next, participants travel south by bus to the Negev for a three to four day trek through the desert with camels to carry our belongings, food & water. The desert section includes baking "Bedouin Style" bread, making soap out of native bushes and more.

The final Shabbat is spent at a desert field school.

The program ends with touring in the Jerusalem area, including an interactive graduation ceremony with friends and family in Jerusalem the final evening.

Almost every night is spent camping out, with desert nights directly under the stars.

There are four Shabbatot during the program. While up north, the participants learn to make Shabbat "B'Teva," in nature, setting up camp and cooking special Shabbat foods. Then, in the spirit of Shabbat, the groups will settle in for a hearty and well-earned rest. This is a time for participants to reflect on the week and build community. The last Shabbat is spent in a field school in the desert.

Please Note: As the program begins early Sunday and Monday morning, participants coming from abroad will need to arrive before Shabbat. We recommend that participants for the boys group arrive early as well. This is your time to visit with family/friends in Israel. If necessary we will arrange home hospitality for the weekend before the program. This will also allow participants from abroad to adjust to the time change before embarking on the trail.

If you have any questions or concerns about travel arrangements - PLEASE contact us. We will work to address your concerns and to make accommodations to meet your needs.

Gear

Derech Hateva will be supplying high-quality group gear for the Israel Trail Teen Adventure. Group gear includes, but is not limited to, tents, stoves, pots and pans.

Derech Hateva or one of our partners will supply bikes, rock climbing gear and any specialized equipment for these activities.

You will need to provide your own personal gear - hiking boots, backpack, sleeping bag. We will send you more information upon your acceptance detailing necessary packing gear.

*Dates subject to change, though not likely.


 
 

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