Family Retreat 2012
2012 form coming soon!
What is the Family Retreat?
Join Temple Isaiah families with children in K-6th grade this spring for our fifth annual Family Retreat at the Union of Reform Judaism’s Camp Newman. Located in the picturesque hills of Santa Rosa, Camp Newman provides an ideal setting for relaxation, prayer, Jewish learning and fun.
On this weekend we’ll leave our distractions at home and focus on community, family and friends. Throughout the weekend we will engage in both intergenerational and age-level programs centered around the theme “LIVEJEWISH.” Every generation needs a Jewish life that speaks to them. It has always been our custom as Jews to look at tradition and reform it to meet our modern interests and needs. As we learn, play games and interact with one another we will learn about a variety of Jewish traditions, explore our Jewish values, and reinvigorate our Jewish souls.
Who can participate?
We invite all Temple Isaiah families with children in Kindergarten through 6th grade to join us. These families are welcome to bring their older and younger children as well. For families bringing children younger than Kindergarten please contact Rabbi Forrest before signing up. We want to make sure that we can provide the appropriate accommodations. We will also have a special leadership program for 6th-8th graders. During the weekend these tweens/teens will have some of their own programming and at times will serve as junior counselors. High School students can be counselors. There will be an option on the registration form for more information.
Where will we sleep?
Adults with young children (2nd grade and below) will stay with their children in private cabins with their own bathrooms. Children in 3rd grade and above will stay in cabins with adult and teen staff. Adults who do not have children lodging with them will stay in semi-private cabins with shared bathrooms. We’ll provide the beds; BYOB (bring your own bedding).
What will this wonderful weekend cost?
Adults: $180
Preschool-8th Graders: $100
Children Ages 2 & Under, not yet in preschool: Free of Charge
Scholarships are available. Please contact Rabbi Alissa Forrest for more information.
9th-12th Graders: If you are interested in being a counselor for the retreat, please indicate it on the registration form. An honorarium will be given for your volunteer work.
2012 form coming soon!
How do we register?
Click here to proceed directly to our online registration form.
Please register by Sunday, March 27. Space is limited, and registration is first come, first served. No cancellations will be accepted after Friday, April 8 unless we are able to fill your spot.
Wait! We still have more questions!
Please contact Rabbi Alissa Forrest at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
2012 Schedule
Friday, April 20
1:00 pm Arrive at Your Leisure: Relaxing & Exploring Camp Newman
4:00 pm Shabbat Prep: Arts & Crafts, Challah Making, Gaga, etc
6:00 pm Shabbat Services
6:30 pm Shabbat Dinner & Song Session
7:30 pm Family Evening Activities
8:30 pm Adult Program, 3rd-6th Grade Program & Shmira
Saturday, April 21
8:30 am Breakfast
9:15am Shabbat Morning Services
10:30 am Age Level Interactive Programs
11:30 am Kids Jews Your Own Adventure/ Adult Programming Cont.
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Shabbat Menucha (Arts & Crafts, Sports, Hiking, Music, etc.)
3:30 pm All-Camp Family Programming
5:00 pm Free Time
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Campfire, Talent Show, Havdalah
8:30 pm Adult Program, 3rd-6th Grade Program & Shmira
Sunday, April 22
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Age Level & Family Program
12:00 pm Closing Circle & L’hitraot (See You Soon)