KKL-JNF Youth Hiking and Leadership Clubs were born out of true friendship and love for Israel and were founded by the friends of the late Uri Maimon, who fell in the Yom Kippur War. The vision that guided them then, and continues to lead us today, is educating a young generation connected to the land, to humanity, and to society.

We believe that the outdoors is the best classroom, and the journey in nature is the most powerful way to build character. Through experiential education and real outdoor challenges, our participants discover strengths they did not know they had. They develop personal and group skills, and gain values of personal responsibility, leadership, friendship, and mutual support. The outdoors becomes a dynamic educational space where participants face challenges, build resilience, and gain essential life skills to handle a changing reality.

Alongside the personal development of every participant, we aim to positively shape Israeli society by nurturing engaged, proactive citizens who possess a deep love for the land. Our goal is to serve as a leading force in fostering a culture of outdoor exploration across Israel—one built on personal responsibility, professional excellence, nature conservation, and a deeper bond between people, the land, and the community.