Family Programs

Bring the whole family to Isabella Freedman for wonderful adventures that offer activities and insights to guests of all ages. Spend one day or five digging in the soil on our organic farm, prepare for your child's bar or bat mitzvah with world class educators and learn about the spiritual elements of parenting. Please click on the calendar below for more information about specific retreats.

Children’s Program

Give children the gift of a joyous and engaging Jewish experience. Children ages 4 – 14 receive a balance of creative learning, arts, environmental and organic farming education, sports and outdoor activities. Educators are trained to provide an emotionally safe environment to form a respectful and vibrant children’s community. Two or three age-groups are formed based on the number of children at each formal program. For more information, please contact our registrar at (800) 398-2630.

Babysitting for children ages 1 – 4 is available for $15/hour for one child and $20/hour for two children. Please call (800) 398-2630 at least three weeks in advance to reserve babysitting.

Children’s program dates and fees

June 16 – 22, 2008
August 4 – 28, 2008

$200 per child per three-night retreat
$350 per child for six night

Children Coordinator Sarai Shapiro loves working, learning, and playing with children of all ages. She has worked in the field of experiential, nature-based education with several organizations, including the TEVA Learning Center at Isabella Freedman. She was a member of the Neshamah residential community at Elat Chayyim and brings a unique blend of art, fun, outdoor experience and Judaism to the children's program.