Campers play, laugh, sing, swim, run, and create in the warmth of a close-knit family of campers and counselors. Campers come home proud of their leadership skills along with new friendships, fun camp memories and a love of their own identity! HASHOMER HATZAIR USA ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO BUILD PROGRESSIVE JEWISH VALUES, EXPLORE CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, AND DEVELOP A COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN A SETTING CHARACTERIZED BY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY.