Shevet Hermon, the local Israeli Scouts chapter, was founded in 2004 by parents and youth volunteering in the Israeli community in Toronto.

The local Tzofim organization offers Interactive Scouting activities of Jewish Israeli flavour for children and youth of the Canadian Jewish Hebrew speaking Community. By enhancing a youth’s sense of belonging to the Jewish and general community, our young people become actively involved in the community and prepare to become the future leaders of our community.

All activities are held in the Hebrew language and are conducted solely by the Scouts Youth Leaders and counsellors.

The Tzofim Israeli Scouts consists of the younger group, Grades 4 to 9 and the older youth volunteers from grades 10 to 12 who receive community volunteer hours.

Tzofim Goals

Enrichment of young people’s knowledge of Israel’s history, culture and language through fun and games.
Tzofim/Scouting adventure activities, guided by the Israeli Youth – as a way to increase social responsibility and a sense of belonging to the community.
Enhance friendship, teamwork, social skills and leadership values.
 
When?

Weekly meetings are conducted every Sunday, at 4:00 P.M. for Grades 4 – 9 and at 6:00 P.M. for Grades 10-12.

Where?

Bathurst Jewish Community Centre

4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto

Eilat room (second Floor)

Main Events:

Jewish Holidays Festivities and celebrations.
Winter and Spring camping outings at Woodland Trails Scouts camp, east of Aurora, York Region, Ontario.
Leadership camp for the older youth group at Camp Ramah, LA ,California
Leadership seminars for the older youth Group
Nature hikes and trips.
Involvement and volunteering in Community events and fundraisers such as Walk with Israel, Ilan Ramon Street Festival, Passover charity drive and more.
Summer camp at Tel Yehuda “Young Judea” Camp in up-state New-York
 
Tzofim – The GTA Israeli Scouts are sponsored by:

The Israel Scouts Association – Friends of the Israeli Scouts

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto – The Centre for Enhancement of Jewish Education

The Schwartz-Reisman Centre

York Region Municipality

JF&CS and the Jewish Agency for Israel.