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Tell your friends The Jewish Un-Camp goes to the Green Mountains, Vermont
July 1-24, 2008
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Bais Chana’s un-camp is a month with teen girls from all over the globe, an out-of-this-world location with fabulous outdoor trips, creative workshops and service projects to match – and the chance to do something that’s completely mind-expanding.

Bais Chana’s un-camp is an open-minded, free-thinking learning program where teen girls, ages 15-18, can explore their Judaism, expand their minds and connect with other cool Jewish teens. Did we mention you’ll have fun?

Check out these interviews of girls who’ve come already.
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Activities
In the Green Mountains of Vermont, like every Vermonter knows, things are natural, real and pure so bring a sense of adventure. We’re going hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, wall climbing, team building and moose watching, and doing creative workshops, service projects and more – much more. Let us know if you have any restrictions on activities – we’ll Thinking moosemake sure you don’t get left out.

Classes
Think, laugh, debate, absorb and grapple with your most important questions about life. Two fascinating classes daily on the heart and soul of Judaism will challenge and stimulate your thinking. Take on the human psyche, the purpose of life, what true love really means, what a soul is, what G-d wants from us, the differences between men and women, why marriage, how to beat the blues, what fate and free choice are, what “the chosen people” really means, and much more. Extra bonus: no tests.

Why we call it the un-camp
It’s the question everyone asks…and you’ll be fully prepared to answer it once you get home. (Life has to have some surprises, no?)

Where we’re staying
teen un-campTrailside mountain lodge is our home for the month. Its dormitory, dining room, living room and game room are all in one building with the pool right outside.

Family and friends can send mail to:
Your Name
c/o Trailside Lodge
115 Coffee House Road
Killington, VT 05751

What to Pack

Pack all bedding, lots of towels, a light blanket, casual summer clothes and clothes for Shabbat, sweatshirt, bathing suit, exercise clothes, backpack, a camera, a smock or old shirt, sneakers, hiking shoes or boots, a water bottle, sunscreen, spending money, all your own toiletries, a supply of laundry detergent and coins for the washing machine. (You’ll be sleeping three to five to a room so please resist the urge to pack most of what you own.)

Travel
Book your flights into Manchester, NH (MHT) Airport. On July 1, book your arrival time between 10 am and noon to join group transportation. On July 24, book your departure time between 2 and 5 pm to join group transportation. There is an $18 fee each way ($36 roundtrip) for group transportation from the airport to the lodge.
If you’re planning to take a bus or train, get off at Rutland which is 20 minutes from the lodge. Amtrak, Greyhound and the Vermont Transit Authority all stop at Rutland. We’ll arrange transportation for you for $12 each way ($24 roundtrip).

Cost
Friends Application Fee: $50 (must be paid when you fill out the online application form)
Program Fee: $2050
Apply by April 30 for $150 discount off program fee.
Apply by May 15 for Scholarship. Check your eligibility here.

Read more about the un-camp here.
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Got more questions?
Still not sure if this is for you? Parents need more info? Can’t come without scholarship help, a deferred payment plan or financial assistance? Contact us at 718.604.0088 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we’ll do everything we can to make it work for you.

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Meet Dani. She attends a private school for math and science near Chicago, and really enjoyed meeting girls from around the world the summer she spent at Bais Chana. more teen profiles

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Following In Their Footsteps
Wondering where your favorite Bais Chana teachers will be over the next month? Track their footsteps here and catch up with them at classes, workshops, weekends and community events all over the world. this month’s calendar