February 28 - March 1, 2020
OSRUI, Oconomowoc, WI
Enjoy a fun weekend away at a retreat completely designed for Jewish middle schoolers from all over the Midwest! You'll play sports, make art, roast marshmallows, splash around at an indoor waterpark, and celebrate Shabbat, all while creating new friendships and sleeping in cabins!
This is a great chance to unplug from the stress of school and enjoy a relaxing weekend. In addition to all the fun activities, the weekend has a theme: welcoming the stranger and learning how important it is to be kind to others.
Register now for an unforgettable weekend!

Early Bird: $260 USD
Register by Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Regular: $285 USD
Register by Thursday, February 13, 2020
Space Available: $310 USD
Register after Thursday, February 13, 2020
(must be approved by regional director)
This event is open to any Jewish teen in grades 6 to 8.
Is this your 1st NFTY Chicago weekend-long event? Congrats! You will be receiving $75 off the cost of the kallah! The discount will automatically be refunded to your account the week leading up to NFTY678 Kallah. Please contact the NFTY staff with any questions.
Transportation Type (Bus/Plane/Train) | Drop-off/Pick-up location | Address | Departure Time
TO the event |
Arrival Time
FROM the event |
Bus | Oak Park Temple | 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park | 2:00pm | 2:15pm |
Bus | Beth Tikvah | 300 Hillcrest Rd, Hoffman Estates | 2:45pm | 1:30pm |
Bus | Chicago Sinai Congregation | 15 W Delaware Pl, Chicago | 1:45pm | 2:00pm |
Bus | Temple Beth Israel | Temple Beth Israel, 3601 Dempster Street, Skokie | 2:45pm | 1:30pm |
Bus | BJBE Congregation | 1201 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield | 3:30pm | 1:00pm |
Car | OSRUI | 600 Lac La Belle Dr, Oconomowoc, WI | Arrive by 6:00pm | Leave at 11:00am |
Please see the packing list for this event.
Please do not bring anything valuable as NFTY is not responsible for any personal belongings.
Through January 31, 2020 – 90%
Through February 7, 2020 – 75%
Through February 14, 2020 – 50%
After February 14, 2020 we will not be able to issue any refunds for cancellation. If you have a documented medical emergency and must cancel after February 14, 2020 you will be refunded 75% of the registration fees you paid.
All cancellation must be in writing. We will accept cancellations by email to nftycar@urj.org. We’re sorry, but we cannot accept cancellations over the phone. Please allow up to six weeks after the conclusion of the event for your refund to be processed.