Masa Desert Sports Challenge Program – Take the Challenge

Recently TGR caught word of the Masa Desert Sports Challenge and we had to learn more. So we went to the source. Karen Kellerman coordinates the program and she is terrific. The program is cool and interesting, and most importantly a great way to experience Israel. We sat down with Karen and here is what she had to say.

1) Please tell the TGR universe a little about yourself?

My name is Karen Kellerman. Originally from the USA, I have lived and worked at Nitzana Educational Community in Nitzana, Israel for the last seven years. Our community is a thriving hub of a variety of people from different parts of the world attending varying educational studies. I am the coordinator for the Masa Desert Sports Challenge program.

2) What is the Masa Desert Sports Challenge program?

It is a 5 month Masa program that includes challenging sports activities of rappelling, diving, swimming, biking, hiking, navigation, running and jeeping. Our participants also study Hebrew, travel throughout Israel , learn about physiology, ecology, cooking and volunteer – all with amazing Israeli guides.

The program cost $8,225, which includes everything except airfare and your personal travel on free weekends, which is optional. We give a grant of $2,500 and Masa offers a grant of approximately $3,000, depending on individual situations, to help on tuition cost.

Our next session is August 5 – December 30, 2012 and we still have spaces available, so if you are 18-26 years old (exceptions made for up to 30 years old) and want to have a truly life changing experience, come and join us.

3) How does one sign up? Just go to our website at: