A six-day immersive experience that blends meaningful engagement, physical challenge, creative expression, wholesome eating, honest conversation, and spiritual depth — built to develop character from the ground up.
Character development, not treatment
This is not a treatment program
Ground Up is designed for motivated teens ready to grow, be challenged, and connect with peers in a focused, high-quality environment. It is not a therapeutic intervention, clinical program, or behavioral treatment. Teens come as participants in their own development — not as patients. If your teen is curious, open, and ready to show up fully, this camp is for them.
Six dimensions of growth
Meaningful engagement
Service projects, civic action, and purpose-driven work that connects teens to something beyond themselves.
Physical activity
Movement that energizes and challenges — hiking, team sports, and outdoor experiences that build resilience.
Creative expression
Art, writing, music, and hands-on projects that give every camper a voice and a way to be seen.
High-quality eating
Nourishing, thoughtfully prepared meals that show teens what it feels like to fuel themselves well.
Engaging discussions
Facilitated conversations on identity, leadership, relationships, and what it means to show up fully.
Spirituality
Grounding practices that invite reflection, stillness, and connection to something greater than oneself.
Program details
Register your teen
Complete the form below to sign your teen up for Ground Up. A $500 deposit is collected at sign-up; the remaining balance is due before the session begins. Submissions go directly to rabbi@youthactionmovement.com.