לטם - טבע נגיש לכולם

Activities

We specialize in empowering individuals with special needs through guided activities in nature.

Lotem is the leading organization in Israel empowering children and adults with disabilities through guided activities in nature. Recognizing the contribution of what going out into nature can do for the quality of life of every person, the association seeks to make the travel experiences accessible to the entire population. We guide children and adults with physical, mental, sensory, mental, communication disabilities and populations at risk.

Many years of work alongside an in-depth familiarity with special populations allows us to modify the trip to the needs of the participants physically, programmatically and emotionally.
The trips are guided by a team of professional and experienced guides. During the activity, emphasis is placed on empowerment, development of life skills, promotion of motor skills and knowledge of basic concepts.

The trips take place in small groups of up to 15 participants in the group. The training aids are adapted to each group according to need, such as use of communication boards for children with communication disabilities, 3-D aids for youth with visual impairments, and abstract and illustrated explanations
for adults with various mental disabilities.

Guiding trips on customized and
accessible routes all over the country.

North Lotem

Golan, Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee, Carmel, Gilboa and the northern coastal plain

Carmel Hike - a green mountain all year round, enjoy the carpets of colorful blossoms on the soft hills of Ramat Menashe, swim to the streams of the Upper Galilee and the Golan and follow the stories of the settlement and the historical figures of the Gilboa and the Lower Galilee.

On the various routes we witness breathtaking views, spectacular blossoms and many natural attractions and enjoy the human and cultural landscape in the north that enrich our region.

The northern center specializes in wet river trips for the hot seasons and educational identity trips tailored to each group according to its abilities.

Workshops and activities on the topics of ancient agriculture,
ecology, accessibility and more next to the HaShofet River.

Activities for low-functioning individuals

Experiences are adapted and accessible at the physical, sensory and program levels for low-functioning travelers.

Accessibility and knowing the other

Education for tolerance and acceptance of differences through meeting, experience and close activity in nature.

Ancient agriculture workshops, nature and environment

Experience in operating traditional agricultural facilities and activities aimed at recognizing and preserving our natural environment.

מפרט נגישות

A variety of weekly classes run
in settings for children and adults with disabilities
throughout the country

Basic nature class

As part of this class, we experience nature through a connection to diverse nature topics while emphasizing the seasons, Israeli holidays and getting to know the environment. During the meetings we focus on imparting skills and improving the life skills of participants. The sessions are delivered in a differentiated manner and include practical and sensory experience adapted to the abilities of the participants.

Nature activity with a gardening focus

As part of this class, we open and take care of a garden area chosen for this purpose. We learn about sowing and the planting calendar, how to improve the soil and also deepen the connection of the participants to the place by cultivating the outdoor space where they work. We will set up herb and vegetable beds and explore the occasional plants for the garden.

Countries around the globe

In this activity we go on a journey around the globe. We get to know and experience cultural customs from around the world. We get to know the rice crops in China, become acquainted with the flavors - get inspired by them - enjoy the glaciers in Alaska, the tropical vegetation in Brazil, moved by the many uses of coconut in Thailand and learn about tradition and customs. This activity is a combination of creativity, illustration and cooking according to the places we visit

"Green fitness" group activity

In cooperation with the National Insurance:

A group nature activity accompanied by an annual training program created and adapted to the group, with the aim of encouraging participants into the field of fitness.
The activity entails going out and integrating nature content with the understanding that it contributes to the success of the process and encourages perseverance in sports activity. The program includes weekly meetings between 1.5 - 2 hours with annual accompaniment by a sports coordinator. We strongly recommend intensifying the process to go on long trips from time to time.