Adventures, friendships, and Jewish experiences that stay with you

Summer 2027 is your chance to travel, explore, connect, and grow with USY.

Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable road trip, meaningful service, or an immersive experience in Israel, USY’s summer programs bring Jewish teens together for adventures designed to create lasting friendships, deepen Jewish connection, and make memories you’ll carry home.

🚌 USY on Wheels - NEW ROUTE 

Same price as last year through October 11th!
For Current Grades 8-10

June 28 - August 11, 2027


Hit the road. Make lifelong friends. Experience Jewish life across North America.

USY on Wheels is the ultimate Jewish teen road trip. Travel with friends and experienced staff, explore incredible cities and landscapes, connect with Jewish communities along the way, and experience a summer that’s about so much more than sightseeing.

From the moment you get on the bus, you’re part of a community – and every mile brings a new adventure.

For 2027, Wheels has a new route! Join us for the first time or as a repeat Wheelnik to experience all-new adventures.

🌴IMPACT DR🌴

Same price as last year through October 11th!

For Current Grades 9-10

June 28 - July 7, 2027
 

Travel with purpose in the Dominican Republic! On Impact DR, teens experience the Dominican Republic through meaningful service, cultural exploration, Jewish learning, and plenty of adventure.

Work alongside local communities, put Jewish values like chesed and tikkun olam into action, and return home with new friendships, new perspectives, and a deeper understanding of what it means to make a difference.

✡️Yuval Yisrael + Poland Add-On✡️

For Current Grades 10-12

3 Weeks in Israel (Plus Optional Poland Add-On) 

Experience Israel in a way you’ll never forget. 

Yuval Yisrael is a three-week journey through Israel designed to help teens connect with the land, people, history, and contemporary reality of our Jewish homeland. 

Explore Israel alongside your peers, build meaningful connections, and experience the country through a distinctly Jewish lens. An optional Poland add-on offers an additional opportunity to explore Jewish history, memory, and resilience.

USY summer programs are built around connection, community, and Jewish growth. Teens come home with stories to tell, friendships that last, and experiences that can shape how they see themselves and their place in the Jewish community.

And for families, you can feel confident knowing that every USY program is designed with experienced staff, thoughtful Jewish programming, and a strong focus on teen safety and wellbeing.

Scholarships Available


Finances should never be a barrier to participation in USY. Scholarship assistance is available, and families are encouraged to apply early. Scholarship applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis from the date of deposit.

Questions about scholarships? Contact Avram Pachter, Director of Business Operations, at apachter@uscj.org.

Spaces are limited. Explore the programs and find the USY adventure that’s right for you.