July 7, 2011
For Immediate Release
TORONTO – Throughout July and August teenagers from summer camps across Canada will participate in Politics FTW – the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs
Committee’s program to engage young Jewish Canadians in the political process. "Politics can seem distant and difficult – especially to young people. This
program makes politics accessible and fashionable so we can foster the next wave of engaged community members," said Rachael Segal, CJPAC’s National
Outreach Coordinator.
The program, which will visit camps across the country, simulates a real election campaign and thrusts campers into key campaign roles, helping them better understand the impact that each of them could have on a campaign. CJPAC then offers each camper the opportunity to get involved on the campaign of their choice when they get home.
"With provincial elections expected in up to 8 provinces, we’re working harder than ever to ensure our community is engaged – and that includes encouraging
volunteers," commented Mark Waldman, CJPAC’s Executive Director. "Political involvement is crucial for our community at all levels of government, and we hope to see our community continue to participate as passionately as they did during the federal election."
To learn more about CJPAC or Politics FTW, including a list of participating camps, visit www.CJPAC.ca<http://www.CJPAC.ca>
For photos or more information including specific camp information:
Tomer Chervinsky, Director of Marketing & Communications
email: tchervinsky@cjpac.ca<mailto:tchervinsky@cjpac.ca>
phone: 416.929.9552 x234