When Israeli children turn 16 they go to a summer camp called GADNA (please correct spelling if it is wrong). This where they get military training. Boys and Girls train alongside each other. I know this because I went on an educational tour of Israel and we spent two weeks in a Gadna Camp. Believe me, my little JAP ass from Long Island did not like getting up at 5am, running a couple of miles with a rifle slung over mys shoulder. But I do have the picture to prove it!
"When Israeli children turn 16 they go to a summer camp called GADNA..."
A little correction:
"When Israeli children turn 16 they CAN go to a summer camp called GADNA..."
This is not a must. Personaly, I never been there.
Its just an option as many other summer camps.