What is the Ken?
Ken Miriam is the British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington State chapter of Habonim Dror North America, the youth movement that Camp Miriam belongs to. Ken Miriam offers regular activities for campers from Camp Miriam and for any same-age friends they wish to bring along. Ken activities will focus on having fun, group bonding, jewish culture, connecting with Israel, and social action. Literally, Ken is the Hebrew word for ‘nest’. This year there are Ken activities in Vancouver, Victoria, and the Sunshine Coast.
Who Runs the Ken?
The Ken Leadership organizes city activities and regional events, including weekend seminars at Camp Miriam.
The Shaliach/a (Israeli Emissary) works with the Ken leadership in organizing Ken activities, and brings an Israeli perspective to the activities at Camp Miriam and in the city.
The Madrichimot (Counsellors) plan and run activities for each age group.
The Ken Leadership (2024-2025)
| Nitzanimot tzevet: |
Noam, Yuli, Miriam, Yahli |
| Amelimot/Chalutzimot tzevet: |
Rory, Daphne, Noah |
| Sayarimot/Chotrimot tzevet: |
Jacob, Hailey, Sivan |
| Shomrimot tzevet: |
Taylor, Sunny, Alex (Shmeppy), Ellie |
| Tzofimot tzevet: |
Itay, Nina Liv, Maytal |
| Bonimot tzevet: |
Elsbeth, Omer, Yair |
| SoDo tzevet: |
Yvonne |
| Mazkirut: |
Yvonne, Nicole, Shai |
| Ken Seattle tzevet: |
Ilana |
| Ken Victoria tzevet: |
Prielle |
| Ken Sunshine Coast tzevet: |
Lola |
| Shaliach: |
Aviad |
| Newsletters: |
Amanda |
Upcoming Events:
September
Sep 15 – Camp Reunion
October
Oct 6 – Join us at the Oct 7 Tekkes (ceremony) at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Oct 13 – Jewish holidays/Halloween by kvuztot
November
Nov 15-18 – West Coast Seminar
Nov 24 – Camp Miriam’s birthday celebration event!
December
Dec 8 – Ice Skating
Dec 15 – Hanukkah Party at the JCC
January
Jan 17-19 – Winter Seminar
February
Feb 9 – Snow Tu’Bishvat
March
March 16 – Purim Party at the JCC
April
April 4-6 – Spring Seminar
April 29 – Join us at the Yom HaZikaron Tekkes (ceremony) at the JCC
