Meg Sullivan & Lexie Tabachnick co-founded Project Harmony Israel in 2009 in partnership with the Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel.
Sarah Stone is the 2020 Summer Camp Director in Jerusalem. She joins us after directing the camp in 2018 and 2019 and serving as the Athletics Specialist in 2012 and 2013. Previously, she has directed the educational programs at Kids4Peace Jerusalem, and is a trained conflict group facilitator through Seeds of Peace. We are joined each summer by the incredible school-based staff of the Hand in Hand Max Rayne Bilingual School in Jerusalem. |
OUR MISSIONAt Project Harmony we take the individual as the cornerstone. All curricula are tailored to meet individual developmental, behavioral and linguistic needs, and couched in the principles of universal youth development. We believe that by creating a safe integrated space for children to share experiences, our campers are able to build organic, lasting relationships--on their own terms.
In order to achieve these programmatic goals we offer a wide variety of daily activities, including fine arts, music, athletics, teambuilding, community gardening, American Sign Language, and English games. We go on weekly field trips and also host guest teachers to lead week-long workshops. Every summer we also host a community event in which we invite families, friends and community members to join us in celebrating our campers' remarkable achievements. |
OUR FUTUREIn just five years, Project Harmony has grown from 20 campers and a 5-person staff to 150 campers and a 35-person staff. We are focused on developing high quality programming and fostering partnerships with local institutions, scholars, and practitioners. Ultimately we envision expanding the Project Harmony model to multiple campuses, reaching communities beyond Jerusalem.
If you are interested in being a part of Project Harmony's future, you can volunteer with us in Jerusalem, make a donation, or contact us for more information. |