KKL-JNF Leadership Clubs were born out of true friendship and love for Israel and were founded by the friends of Uri Maimon of blessed memory, 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, its people, and society.
We believe the outdoors is the ultimate classroom, and a journey through 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 become a dynamic educational space where participants face challenges, build resilience, and gain essential life skills to handle a changing reality.
Stepping out into nature fosters a deep love for the land, builds a profound connection to its landscapes and trails, and creates meaningful encounters with the diverse human and cultural tapestry of Israeli society.
We believe that this meaningful work helps build a healthy, cohesive, and resilient nation—strengthening Zionism, bolstering personal and national fortitude, and encouraging active civic engagement.
Informal educational activity that shapes the future generation.
pioneering professional education through outdoor journeys nature education department
activities and training programs across Israel.
Informal educational activity that shapes the future generation.
pioneering professional education through outdoor journeys nature education department
activities and training programs across Israel.
Children & youth participate in KKL-JNF Green Horizons activities each year
Alumni grown and shaped within the framework of Green Horizons.
Years of experience in hands-on educational work in the field.
Extensive nationwide reach, with a significant presence in underserved communities and peripheral regions
Constant community involvement and contribution.
Service Year
Sponsoring Body for the Service Year and the Nahal Track
National Service
(Sherut Leumi)
operating body for National Service.
Green Horizon Clubs provide an educational foundation that allows every boy and girl in Israel to grow. We believe that the outdoors is the best teacher, and a hike is a metaphor for life itself.
Personal development and leadership through direct experience, outdoor skills, navigation, and a close-knit, high-quality group experience.
Attaining a deep knowledge of the country's trails and growing a love for the homeland through social and environmental commitment.
Led by high-quality youth leaders who serve as role models for professional and value-based excellence.
Developing active, engaged alumni who contribute meaningfully to their communities and lead with strong core values in all walks of life.
We strive to build a stable, leading organization that is accessible to every youth across the country, while maintaining a spirit of pluralism, independence, and creative freedom
KKL's Green Horizons inspires and guides the field of outdoor education, pioneering a culture of free, independent, and values-based hiking throughout Israel.
