#myUSYfisummer Program Catalog

Come join us for exciting virtual programming all summer long! #MyUSYfiSummer is open to all Jewish youth entering 5th grade through the Class of 2020.

#MyUSYfiSummer consists of two overall categories of programs: All-Access and Premium. To gain access to All-Access Programs, register on Regpacks by paying the $99 flat fee for six weeks of programming. All-Access Pass programming will be recorded for passholders who are unable to make it to a program but still want to participate. To gain access to Premium Classes, please read the description to find the separate program fee, and sign up on Regpacks.

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All programs are listed in EDT. Please find our program catalog below, and click here to register!

I’m Right, You’re Wrong: Jewish Debates

Join USYers in 8th grade-class of 2020 to debate various topics such as: Does religion need a god to be a religion? Has religion caused more bad than good in the world? Are violent video games appropriate for children? Should zoos be banned? And more!

Program Date(s):
Wednesdays (July 8th, 15th, 22nd) 4-5 PM

How To Sell USY!

For 8th grade-class of 2020 – join Bruce Varon to learn how to sell USY to people who are on the fence about joining or who have never participated in any program!

Program Date(s):
July 8th, 1-2 PM

How To Become a Tour Guide

Hey, 8th graders-Class of 2020! Have you spent the days of quarantining on walks in your neighborhood and discovered new places you didn’t know existed? Have you spent your days wishing you could travel and visit somewhere else? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this chug is for you! Over a series of four 1-hour sessions, you will learn how to properly lead a tour and develop your own tour either of your neighborhood or of another place you want to learn more about. Learn techniques related to public speaking, engaging participants, managing crowds, and crafting a narrative around geographical space. Taught by qualified tour guide, Tova Perlman.

Program Date(s):
Tuesdays at 1 PM - Starting July 7th for 4 weeks

Game Show Showdown

Play your favorite games/game shows online with your USY friends. If you love games, love to laugh, are in grade 7-Class of 2020, and want some good competition, this is the program for you! Join us as often as you want, with new games each week, always featuring excitement and fun!

Program Date(s):
Thursdays from 1-2 PM

Boy Band Dance Party!

It’s been said that the best way to blow off steam during the pandemic is by jamming out to One Direction. Come dance with your friends to One Direction, the Jonas Brothers, NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys, and more! Open to grades 5-Class of 2020!

Program Date(s):
Monday July 20th, 4-5 PM

Role-Playing Games for High Schoolers

Join with USYers in grades 9-Class of 2020 from all across North America for role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons! This is essentially a summer camp recreational activity that incorporates elements of both math and strategy, but also acting, improvisation, and collaborative storytelling. Games like this can both teach social skills and spark creative instincts. Read the whole description here.

Program Date(s):
Wednesdays (July 8, 15, 22, 29) 1-3 PM * Requires Payment

Role-Playing Games for Middle Schoolers

Join with Kadimaniks and Jr. USYers in grades 5-8 from all across North America for role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons! This is essentially a summer camp recreational activity that incorporates elements of both math and strategy, but also acting, improvisation, and collaborative storytelling. Games like this can both teach social skills and spark creative instincts. Read the whole description here.

Program Date(s):
Mondays (July 6, 13, 20, 27) from 1-3 PM * Requires Payment