Tomorrow is the big day.

It’s hard to believe Big Apple Adventure is finally here – and even harder to believe it’s been almost a year since we came up with the idea to bring 40+ teens to New York for 5 days of fun, adventure and inspiration.

Back then, Springboard presented several local organizations, including Midwest NCSY, with the following challenge: Do you have an idea that will inspire, connect, educate, welcome and celebrate Jewish teens’ life and learning?

Our response then was “yes,” and we called it “Big Apple Adventure.”

Now 10 months – and hundreds of man-hours later – we’re ready to deliver. We’re going to give your teen not just an awesome adventure in New York with friends, but also a chance to experience meaning and connection.

It is our hope that Big Apple Adventure will be more than just a one-time, positive Jewish experience. We hope it will be a catalyst for further Jewish connection, no matter where your teen is today, or the path he or she will forge in the future.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children.

We look forward to their feedback – and to yours.

The Midwest NCSY Big Apple Adventure Team