Why apply?

The purpose of the annual two-week Summer camp is to provide international visitors with the opportunity to participate in an educational and practical program in Palestine with Palestinians in order to build a more informed understanding of the cultural and political life by way of submersion in first-hand experiences and to foster life-long friendships with Palestinians. This diverse program is open to all who are open minded and willing to learn regardless of one’s current level of knowledge about the Palestinian reality. We welcome everyone eager to become connected: activists, students, teachers, professionals, trades people, artists, any person with the desire to grow, learn and collaborate with Palestinians.

The Summer Camp

During the two-week program participants engage in diverse work activities and creative projects that range from helping to develop, repair and/or improve infrastructure in addition to beautification and maintenance of public areas such as the playground and garden to creating art and painting murals. These projects are based on both the needs of the camp and the personal skills and desires of participants. Activities also include lectures and meetings with Palestinian activists and professionals in the fields of media, education, politics and social work, visits with civil society organizations, basic Arabic lessons, cooking and dabke lessons, a camping trip to the Mar Saba desert, and day trips to other cities, villages and refugee camps in the the West Bank.