Teen Travel Camp (TTC) is dedicated to enriching teens' lives through fostering community, friendship, independence, and confidence.We achieve this all through adventure, travel and giving back to our community. We are always on the go, and checking out the latest and greatest activities across DFW. Our campers really enjoy our in-town field trips, but the highlight for many is hopping on a plane and spending a week in another city. Sleep doesn't exist, and our days are jam-packed, but we make the most out of our time and enjoy the experiences that bring us together as a camp community, in Dallas andbeyond!
Register NowHead to Southern California for surf lessons, Disneyland, Wild Rivers Water Park, and a fun volunteer project. The Cali Chill trip is the perfect mix of adventure & relaxation. Campers must be enrolled in S1W1 or/and S1W3 to attend the trip.
Register NowExplore Chicago, Milwaukee, & Wisconsin Dells! Highlights include Noah’s Ark Water Park, a Brewers baseball game, & iconic Chicago landmarks like Navy Pier and the Bean. S2W1 or/and S2W3 to attend the trip.
Register NowLiela grew up in Southern California, participating in various Jewish Youth Organizations. She loves the energy and camaraderie of summer programs and can't wait to combine the fun camp atmosphere with traveling all over DFW, California, and the Midwest this summer. This is her fourth summer as the Teen Travel Camp Director. Liela loves helping teens create new memories, try different things, and have fun experiences.
During the year, Liela is the Youth and Teen Services Director at the JCC, where she oversees the after-school program, break programs, and the JCC Maccabi Games. Her leadership and program planning will create a memorable experience for teen campers this summer!
Participants may bring their cell phones so parents may call and message their kids directly. For non-emergencies, You may contact our communications center, who will serve as the official link between the camp director and parents. For emergencies, you will be able to directly contact the Teen Travel Camp Director.
Our teens’ security is our number one priority and we strive to create the safest programs possible. There are various aspects to safety from planning and itinerary development, staffing and training, risk management and social and emotional safety.
Yes, many participants choose to travel independently! We place a heavy focus on the first few days of camp to help all students acclimate to the program through many icebreakers and ‘get to know you’ activities.
For any situation that requires medical attention, parents will be notified as soon as possible and our staff will take the participant to a nearby clinic or hospital. Parents are kept up to date on developments after any medical visit.
Our staff are college and university students, former camp counselors, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves.
We encourage participants to join our programs with an open mind and a willingness to try new things. That being said, we will never pressure you to do anything that you do not feel comfortable with. If there are several such activities on a given itinerary, we are happy to speak with you to discuss if another trip is a better fit.
We do not accept bullying on our programs. Our staff work hard to create an inclusive culture and safe space for all. They are trained to intervene accordingly as needed.
Students have joined us with a variety of medical needs ranging from Diabetes and Crohn’s to anxiety and anaphylactic allergies. Since no two cases are identical, please contact us to discuss your particular needs.
Participants are not allowed to hold onto medication, and the camp director will distribute it at the appropriate times.
All staff, whether it’s their first year with us or their 5th, go through an in-depth training process that includes a mix of workshops, policy and itinerary reviews, and role-playing exercises that cover topics like safety, supervision, teen behavior, socialization, community building, etc. Each staff member is also First Aid and CPR certified.