October 20-22, 2017
FOR ALL C-DUBB PARTICIPANTS: Due to the fire at Camp Newman, we are changing the location of this event to Congregation Rodef Sholom of San Rafael, CA. Please check your email and this page for details in the coming days.
EVENT DETAILS
NFTY CWR presents our first big event of the year at Congregation Rodef Sholom! Open to all high schoolers, teens spend the weekend meeting new friends, building community, learning leadership skills and getting an intro to all things NFTY - with a few surprises tossed in! 200+ attended last year - don't miss out!
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
More information here.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We make every effort to ensure that no teen will miss an event due to financial restraints. We now have more scholarships available than ever before: $100 off for all first-time participants and first-come, first-serve scholarships for all other participants!
Registration is now closed. Contact Sierra Meszaros if you have any questions.
This event is open to any Jewish teen in grades 9 to 12.
- Registration is hosted by URJ Camp Newman. If you have attended a previous NFTY event or summer program at Camp Newman, you already have an account in our system.
- Teens are expected to participate in the entire event. Fees are set at a full package rate and we cannot prorate registration.
- A limited number of scholarship discounts are available for this event.
Due to the change in location, bus transportation is provided from various locations in the region. Updated bus stops, and times will be shared as soon as possible.
Participants may not drive themselves to or from the event or NFTY provided transportation. If traveling by car, the driver must be a parent or guardian over the age of 21.
Please review the tentative bus schedule for tentative arrival and departure information:
| Bus | Stop | Pick Up (Friday) | Drop Off (Sunday) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | Congregation B’nai Israel Sacramento, CA |
Drop Off: 2:30pm-Bus Departs: 2:45 | 1:30 PM |
| Burlingame | Peninsula Temple Sholom Burlingame, CA |
Drop Off: 3:30 PM- Bus Departs: 3:45 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Lafayette | Temple Isaiah Lafayette, CA |
Drop Off: 2:45 PM- Bus Departs: 3:00 PM | 11:50 PM |
| Santa Rosa | Shomrei Torah Santa Rosa, CA |
Drop Off: 3:30 PM- Bus Departs: 3:45 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Los Altos Hills | Congregation Beth Am Los Altos Hills, CA |
Drop Off: 2:30 PM- Bus Departs: 2:45 PM | 12:15 PM |
Participant Families will receive a pre-event email within 1-2 weeks of the event. These confirmations include finalized travel information, packing list, contact information and other important event details.
NFTY recognizes that our participants may need to cancel after registering for an event. Please email nftycwr@urj.org with regards to cancellations.
Below is a suggested packing list. A full packing list will be sent in the pre-event email.
- Big Fun Dress: Every event, we present a Saturday evening "BIG FUN" social. For this event we will be having a lip sync battle. Please bring children’s clothing for this childhood themed activity! We encourage creativity--please do not feel the need to go out and buy anything new.
- Linens: Sleeping bag, pillow and towel.
- Toiletries: Shampoo, Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant
- Appropriate, casual clothing for the weekend. Weather forecast calls for lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s
- Optional Items: Kippah and Tallit, money for merchandise and NFTY notes (notes to write your friends), guitars and musical instruments, sports clothes/hiking shoes if you would like to participate in outdoor activities.
- NFTY does its best to be green. Please bring a reusable water bottle for the bus rides.
- Donate an item! Check the pre-event email for our social action donation item.