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California FAQ The Program
For More Information The Application Process
Tuition and Scholarships
Administrative
How do I get to the conference center? To whom do I send my travel itinerary? What time should I plan on arriving? Leaving? Do you have driving directions available? Which airport should I fly into? Can I fly into the area several days before the program to visit friends and family? If so, how can I arrange a ride to the camp? How do I find inexpensive plane tickets to Heritage Retreats? What do I need to pack? Is there email access there? Are there laundry facilities there? What is the weather like there? The ProgramHow long is each session? The men's summer session runs for 12 days, beginning on August 13, 2008 or for 7 days beginning on August 17. When are the programs conducted? In the summer of 2008, the programs will run from August 13 through August 24 - Men, July 27 through August 3 – Women. Check Locations and Dates for more specific information.
What are the accommodations like? What sort of food is provided? There are two to three people per room. The conference center has basketball, tennis and volleyball courts as well as a swimming pool and ropes course. Additionally, there are beautiful swimming holes that are part of the Yuba river on the property.Nature trails begin just off the grounds. Delicious meals are cooked by our chef. The conference center is located adjacent to Lake Tahoe. How many years has Heritage Retreats been conducting retreats? For over 22 years. We began in 1981 with one program on the East Coast and have expanded to several programs on both coasts. We are now in our 6th year on the West Coast. Do I need a certain level of background in Judaism to attend? No, the program is geared towards young adults from a variety of affiliations, with limited backgrounds in Judaism who want to learn more about their heritage. It has been our experience that participants with very limited knowledge, as well as those who have already begun to explore their heritage, have found the level of study to be accessible, relevant and engaging. What age groups participate in the program? Heritage Retreats participants are undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students, and young professionals. For More InformationCan I speak with some of the alumni of the program to get a better understanding of what I will get out of attending? Yes. Please call us in the U.S. at 800-927-0476 or in Canada at 866-600-5013 to arrange to speak with some of our alumni. We have alumni in most major cities in the U.S. and Canada. Whom do I contact for more information about the program? Rabbi Mordechai Kreitenberg The Application ProcessHow do I apply? Download the application from our website. Fill it out online, or submit it either by emailing it back to us as an attachment or faxing it back to us at (603) 250-2965. Am I guaranteed a place if I apply? You are guaranteed a spot only after you have received a hard copy or emailed acceptance letter from Heritage Retreats, and have submitted payment for the program in full. Acceptance may be contingent on a personal interview and/or references. Tuition and ScholarshipsWhat is the total cost to attend the program and what is included in that price? The total cost for the program, including room and board for the duration of the session, is:Students: $199 for individuals whose applications are received before July 7th. $250 for individuals whose applications are received after July 7th. Non Students: $299.00 for individuals whose applications are received before July 7th. $335.00 for individuals whose applications are received after July 7th. There is an additional $50.00 transportation fee for individuals who will need Heritage Retreats to provide them with transportation to and from the retreat location. What if I cannot afford the cost of the program? How do I apply for a scholarship? A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible applicants. Once you have filled out an application for the session you would like to attend please be in touch with us to discuss the various scholarships available. Once granted a scholarship, participants will only be awarded the appropriate reimbursement upon successfully completing the program. In the event that a participant departs the program prior to the end date of the program, student will be responsible for all related incidental expenses and tuition payment will not be reimbursed.From the US: 1-800-927-0476 From Canada: 1-866-268-7169 or email us at: scholarships@heritageretreats.com Who pays for the airfare? What if I cannot afford the cost of the airfare? Travel is not included in the price. You must arrange and pay for your own travel expenses to attend the retreat. Limited transportation scholarships are available to eligible applicants. Please call 1-800-927-0476 from the US, or 1-866-268-7169 from Canada, or email us at scholarships@heritageretreats.com.Why is the program so affordable? We are able to charge a reduced tuition of $199.00 because AdministrativeOnce I am accepted, what is my next step? Send in your payment as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place in the program. How do I send in my payment? Payment is due in full upon receipt of your acceptance. You may pay online, via credit card or pay pal. If you prefer to pay by check, checks should be made payable to Heritage Retreats and send to:Heritage Retreats Travel and LogisticsHow do I get to the conference center? Participants who are flying into the area must make their own flight arrangements. We recommend booking your flight as early as possible in order to get the most competitive fares. We will arrange for transportation to the Conference Center from San Francisco International Airport. If you are arriving at SFO, claim your luggage and follow the signs to ground transportation. Take the ?????? Airport shuttle to the hotel. The concierge will direct you to the meeting room for Heritage Retreats. A bus will depart from the ???? to the conference center at 1:00 p.m. Click here for driving directions if you would like to drive up by yourself. We will do our best to provide transportation for all participants who request it. Please contact us at least two weeks in advance to make those plans. To whom do I send my travel itinerary? Once you have booked your flight, please email info@heritageretreats.org or fax the itinerary to us at (603) 250-2965. If you have a cell phone, please include that number on any information you send us. This number is important in coordinating airport pickups What time should I plan on arriving? Leaving? Schedule your flight so that you arrive in by noon the day the program is scheduled to begin. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM and orientation follows. The programs end on Sunday after breakfast. For your convenience book your return flight for anytime after 1:00 PM the day the program ends, allowing yourself ample time to eat breakfast and get to the airport. Do you have driving directions available? Click here for driving directions A link to MapQuest is also available
Which airport should I fly into? You can fly into San Francisco International Airport on the day of the program. We will be providing transportation to the Conference Center from the airport. If you prefer to rent a car from the airport and drive up by yourself, MapQuest provides driving directions. Can I fly into the area several days before the program to visit friends and family? If so, how can I arrange a ride to the camp? Yes, you can come into the area earlier and we will provide transportation from San Francisco to the program. Just be in touch with us to let us know your transportation needs.
How do I find inexpensive plane tickets to Heritage Retreats? Here are a few sites to make your ticket purchase easier and less costly: kayak.com priceline.com, travelocity.com, orbitz.com, cheaptickets.com, jetblue.com. Canadian participants should try travelcuts.com. What do I need to pack? We provide all of the basic necessities of room and board, including linens, and towels, so there is no need to bring anything except your clothes, personal belongings and toiletries. We suggest bringing clothing and shoes suitable for sports activities and water activities, as well as appropriate casual-wear for the Sabbath. A day pack or fanny pack may be useful during outdoor activities. Is there email access there? At the present time there is no email access. Are there laundry facilities there? There are laundry facilities, but you must bring your own laundry detergent. What is the weather like there? Temperatures vary. Please check weather.com for exact temperatures. |
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