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YoRo Israel

A fabulous tour of the Western United States for boys and girls finishing 10th grade.

 

First, head off to the world famous and beautiful Canadian Rockies, starting with Calgary where this adventure begins. You soon head over to Banff and Jasper National Parks where breathtaking beauty meets once in a lifetime activities such as rock climbing and glacier hiking.You will make your way across Western Canada through some georgous towns and fun attractions. By the end of the week you will arrive in Vancouver before heading south to Seattle for some exciting city attractions including the Boeing Factory tour, the Space Needle and Pikes Market home of the original Starbucks.

Then we fly over to Hawaii for two incredible weeks of what can only be described as some of the most beautiful, fascinating and inspirational places on Earth. We cover two islands, each with its own style and incredible array of sites. With everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, breathtaking mountaint tops to beautiful black sand beaches, Big Island will take you away to another world. Big Island features world class snorkeling at Kealakekua and lava flows from live volcanos. Then you grab a short flight over to Oahu to finish up in exciting Honolulu, with big city attractions while you stay at hotel overlooking the one and only Waikiki Beach.

For our Shabbatot in Hawaii, we meet up with the two Chabads where we get to know the interesting local Jewish community. All our Shabbatot on Canada/Hawaii are not just an opportunity to relaxe, but an inspirational day that brings everyone closer together.

Achva Canada/Hawaii provides top notch supervision, an action-packed itinerary, and a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences just not found anywhere else.  Topical Torah sessions will augment the trip and our dedicated counselor staff will make sure you have the summer of a lifetime.

To learn more about YoRo Dubai-Israel, please call contact us. 

 

July 3 to August 27, 2022

$9,500

 

Price is all inclusive.  Please see the financial page above for full details regarding  the prices, payments and refund schedule. 

Yoro Dubai-Israel Tentative Itinerary 2022

 

 

Week 1) Welcome! Start off in Mile High Denver, Colorado Springs

July 5 - Arrive in Anchorage, AK

July 6 - U.S. Olympic Training Center, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

July 7 - Garden of the gods, Invesco Field, Denver Improv Comedy Theatre

July 8- Six Flags Elitch Gardens, Sports

July 9 - Group Shabbat in Anchorage

 

Week 2) North to Denali

July 10 - Terry Bison Ranch, Riverton, WY

July 11 - Grand Tetons, Jenny Lake, Jackson Hole, WY

July 12 - Old Faithful, Prismatic Springs

July 13  - Travel to Big Island, HI

July 14 - Surfing lessons, Hawaiian Cave

July 17 - Kealakekua Bay Kayak Tour and Snorkeling Adventure

July 18 - Group Shabbat in Kona, HI - Night Bowling

 

Week 3) More Hawaii: Live Volcano then off to Honolulu, HI

July 19 - Southpoint, Elusive Papakolea Green Sand Beach, Black Sandy Beach Giant Turtles

July 20 - Volcanoes National Park , Hilo, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls

July 21 -  Waipio Valley Tour, World's Steepest Road, return to Kona

July 22 - Polulu Valley Lookout, Lava Rock Hike to Makalawena Beach, Chesed Program

July 23 - Mauna Kea Summit Overlook, Manta Ray Swimming

July 24 - Fly to Honolulu, Dole Pineapple Plantation, Waimea Bay Beach

July 25 -  Group Shabbat in Honolulu, HI

 

July 26 - Arizona Memorial, Diamond Head, Kualoa Ranch Jeep Ride, Nuuanu Pali Lookout

Jluy 27  - Parasailing over Maunalua Bay, Fort Derussy Beach Park

July 28 - 

Juy 29 -  

 

Aug. 11- Disneyland, Anaheim, Banquet

Aug. 12 - Goodbyes, Flights home

 

 

Here are the information sessions that we have scheduled so far. 

Meetings: ​

Wednesday, October 8th at 8:00pm on Zoom

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(a zoom link will be send to anyone who has filled out the form below or has registered for the tour)

To learn about upcoming information sessions, please fill out this form: 

Program of Interest:

Thank you for your interest in YTT!

YTT West Financial Information for Summer 2025​​

  • Price

    • ​The cost of the tour is $9,150. The price includes all tour expenses (accommodations, meals, activities, coach bus, etc) except the roundtrip flight into Denver and out of Los Angeles. There are NO additional fees (i.e. application fee). 

    • We have a group flight for which you are welcome to either purchase a ticket through us or purchase on your own. If you choose to purchase through us (most people do), the cost of the flight is usually between $575 - $675 depending on the airline's ticket pricing. That price includes your checked bag for each flight, taxes, and all group flight fees. We can either book you on our group flight and add the cost to your balance or you are welcome to book the flight on your own. 

    • Towards the end of the summer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our summer staff bonus pool. All funds collected will be distributed to our counselors, food staff, and speciality staff (waiters, maintenance staff, bus drivers, etc.) who all work tirelessly to make sure our participants have the experience of a lifetime. The suggested contribution is $10 per staff. For summer 2025, there will be approximately 25 staff for a total suggested amount of $250. This amount is completely optional. ​

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  • Payment Schedule 

    • The first payment, a deposit of $750, is required to reserve your spot. The deposit is fully refundable prior to November 1st. Click "register" above. For this deposit only, you can pay by credit card WITHOUT the usual 2.9 percent fee- we will cover the fee for you!

    • The second payment of $3,000 is due by Wednesday, January 1st. 

    • The third and final payment for the remaining balance is due Tuesday, March 4th. ​​

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  • Payment Method

    •  We accept payments by check, credit card (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover), e-Check, Zelle, or cash. 

    • Checks should be made out to Yoram's Teen Tours and sent to:​ PO Box 64-1086. North Miami Beach, Florida. 33164.

    • Credit Cards incur a 2.9 percent fee on all payments EXCEPT the initial $750 deposit.​

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  • ​Refund Schedule 

    • If you are not accepted to the program, you will receive a full refund. 

    • Prior to November 1st, we will issue a full refund.

    • Until November 21st, your payments are refundable less $500. 

    • Until January 1st, your payments are refundable less $750.

    • Until February 1st, your payments are refundable less $1500.

    • Until April 1, payments are refundable less 25% of the program price

    • Until May 1, payments are refundable less 50% of the program price.

    • Until June 1, payments are refundable less 75% of the program price

    • After June 1 payments are no longer refundable.

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  • ​Additional Discounts

    • Sibling discount of $150 per applicant on YTT West in the same summer (i.e. twins). 

    • Flight subsidies may be available for those living outside the USA depending on when in the year you sign up. Call for details.

    • All discounts, including an early bird, will be awarded on condition that your payments and forms are submitted in a timely fashion. 

We are extremely excited that Michael will be joining our team for the summer of 2023! 

Michael, who more recently served as Head of Upper Teens at Camp Lavi, was also Head counselor at Westchester Summer Day for eight summers. In addition to his affable personality, Michael brings years of experience and wisdom to our staff. During the school year, Michael serves as the Director of College Guidance at SAR High School. On YTT, Michael’s focus will be on creating fun and meaningful programming while ensuring that we will be providing top-notch supervision! 

B'H, Rav Aaron Blustein will be returning as Director of Chinuch. Rav Aaron will be focusing on teaching shiurim and infusing the trip with Yiddishkeit. He is also going to help oversee implementation of our religious policies and guidelines to be sure they reflect the highest standards of Modern Orthodoxy. During the year Rav Aaron is a Gemara Rebbe at Frisch. He also serves as the Teen Mashpia of the Young Israel of Scarsdale’s Teen Minyan. Rav Aaron is not new to the teen tour business- he served as an advisor on Sulam and more recently, for NCSY’s Southern TJJ program. Rav Aaron's warmth and passion will undoubtedly enhance the YTT experience!

We are extremely excited that Rabbi Goldman will be joining our team for the summer of 2024! Rabbi Goldman has had a wide range of experience working with Jewish teens over the last ten years, both in formal and informal education and programming. He was a counselor at Camp Moshava and worked for OU-JLIC at Queens College and NYU. Rabbi Goldman currently works at SAR High School, where he has been teaching for the last 7 years. His warmth, passion, and energy have set him apart as a beloved rebbe and teacher, and he has a natural ability to connect with people. 

Tova Sprecher-Markowitz, a licensed therapist and mental health counselor (MS ED), who has helped us develop and implement important safety policies and procedures surrounding abuse and mental health issues. Whether they need a quick smile or a shoulder to cry on, Tovah is there to provide support and love for all our participants. She will also be running our pre-summer safety training for staff. Tova has a private practice in Long Island and is also a school psychologist for the NYC public school system.

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