YouthCon was created to strengthen informal/experiential educators who are impacting thousands of Jewish youth every year. On Sunday, August 21, 2011, hundreds of informal educators from all over the world will gather in Stamford, Connecticut to share their skills, ideas, and experiences. This convention will enable youth professionals, synagogue youth directors, camp educators, student activity coordinators, and other experiential educators to network, inspire, and learn from one another’s leadership roles.
At YouthCon, you will have the opportunity to:
- Network with hundreds of educators on the forefront of informal education
- Learn from those creating a paradigm shift in Jewish education
- Discover how to digitally connect with youth in the 21st century
Who should attend?
Anyone impacting Jewish youth of all different ages & backgrounds, including:
- Youth professionals
- Synagogue youth directors
- Camp educators
- Student activity directors
- Formal educators
- Hebrew school teachers
- Organizations and foundations
- Lay leaders
The event is open to Jewish educators of all backgrounds and denominations.
YouthCon Chair: Rhoda Weisman
Questions: email info@youthcon.org
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