Teen Travel & Subsidies

There is something different about a program that doesn’t end after a few hours – waking up surrounded by your peers, sharing meals together, and learning through a variety of shared experiences over the course of multiple days.

Federation knows that immersive experiences for Jewish teens deepen Jewish identity, friendships, and connection to their Jewish community. In fact, 90% of college students who participate in a teen immersive experience will go on to participate in some sort of Jewish experience while in college – whether participating in Hillel, taking Jewish study classes, or joining a Jewish fraternity/sorority. This level of engagement also increases the likelihood of an individual’s long-term or life-long involvement in the Jewish community.

Below are some of the many Jewish immersive experiences available for San Diego teens, as well as information on subsidies and underwriting opportunities that help make these experiences more accessible.

Teen Immersive Experience Grants

Federation aims to make Jewish experiences accessible to every teen in San Diego through our Immersive Experience Grants.

Immersive experiences include 2+ night Jewish retreats, conferences, trips, and other experiences outside of San Diego County. If you have any questions about your program’s eligibility, please contact Julie Gordon. Subsidies are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.

Applications should be submitted with proof of enrollment at least one month prior to departure.

Funding Acknowledgement

Financial support for Teen Immersive Experience Grants is provided through the generosity of the Chortek Weissman Family, as part of The Peter & Elaine Chortek BRIDGE Initiative—Building Resilient Identity & Deep Global Engagement. The BRIDGE Initiative honors the Chorteks’ legacy by investing in the next generation, ensuring that Peter and Elaine’s values of dignity, service, resilience, and global peoplehood continue dor l’dor—from generation to generation.

Eligibility:

San Diego Jewish teen, grades 6-12
Enrolled and registered for an approved 2+ night immersive experience (proof of enrollment required)
First-time recipient during the academic year

Teens are eligible for the following Jewish immersive experience grants:

$72: 2-4 night Jewish immersive experience
$180: 5-7 night Jewish immersive experience
$360: 8-12 night Jewish immersive experience
$540: 12+ night Jewish immersive experience

Ineligibility:

Residential / Sleep-Away Camp (See One Happy Camper for more information)
Israel travel through a San Diego organizational trip. Please note these organizations have already received subsidies for those trips.

Additional funding may be available from RootOne.

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Immersive Experiences