Join us for a weekend retreat all about you – and your family.
Join us for our annual family camp weekend on April 24-26 in Oconomowoc, WI. Mishkan’s family camp is designed to help families relax, have fun, and spend quality time together while building community, making new friends, and engaging with and learning about Jewish rituals and customs. Led by our Mishkan educators and staff, this will be a special opportunity to power down and celebrate Shabbat with fellow Mishkan families in an all-inclusive retreat space. Room and board, all meals, activities, and even babysitting are provided – all you have to do is show up!
Family camp is a program for Builder families and geared toward families with kids ages 3 – 10. Siblings of elementary and preschool aged kiddos are more than welcome!
Registration is now open and will be limited to 22 families (families must be Builders to participate).
The Details
The all-inclusive price for Mishkan’s Family Camp weekend is $500/family unit. Each family will be assigned one private room with a private bathroom. Rooms will have either a full bed with two twins or two twin beds with space for a rollaway bed. Linens & bedding are included and pack and plays are available. If you would to add-on an additional connecting room, you may do so for an additional $325. Our retreat will use the Schaalman Lodge (more information on accommodations available here).
Your registration will cover your room, all meals, coffee, activities, babysitting and staffing, etc. If financial assistance is needed, please contact [email protected].
For a taste of what to expect, check out last year’s schedule – it’s a fun-filled weekend of singing, learning, activities, relaxing, and all the hits of summer camp including games, a talent show, and more! Plan to arrive on Friday, April 24th between 3 – 5 pm and depart on Sunday, April 26th at 10:30 am.
For more information about food, amenities, and camp ins and outs, email Rachel Mylan at [email protected]
FAQs
What is family camp?
Family camp is all the joy of summer camp in one weekend for kids and their grownups. There will be programming for the whole family together as well as time for adults to enjoy camp & mingle with others while the staff provides programming for the little ones.
What does Shabbat look like at camp?
Shabbat at camp is a musical, welcoming, and joyful experience. On Friday night we will do Shabbat prayers and singing, and on Saturday there will be multiple options for engaging in Shabbat morning prayers.
Where will my family sleep?
The OSRUI Retreat Center offers comfortable private rooms with attached bathrooms. Rooms will have either a full bed with two twins or two twin beds with space for a rollaway bed. Linens & bedding are included! Our retreats will mostly use the Lodge and Soref Center buildings, you can find more pics here.
What baby and kid gear will we need?
Camp has paved walkways, and all of the spaces we will be using are accessible by stroller. We have a limited number of highchairs, pack n play cribs, and rollaway beds available at camp. We also have audio monitors for use in your rooms during nap and bedtimes, and staff who will be available for monitor watch while adults have community time together in the evening.
Do we have access to refrigerators?
There is a large communal refrigerator in each building, and we can provide a mini fridge in your room upon request.
Where is OSRUI?
Camp is located at 600 Lac La Belle Drive, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. We are situated on beautiful lake Lac La Belle and in the quaint town of Oconomowoc. In town, you will have access to Walgreens, grocery stores, a pharmacy, hospital, etc. Directions for getting to camp can be found here.
What’s included in the weekend?
This is an all-inclusive experience. Your registration will cover your room(s), meals, snacks, coffee, activities, programs, etc.
Can we do laundry at camp?
We have a single laundry machine available on site for emergency use. There is a local laundromat in town if needed as well.
What will we eat at camp?
We have lots of options! Each meal will include choices for kids & picky eaters with a hot buffet and sides such as yogurt, cereal and fruit at breakfast and a sandwich/salad bar at lunch and dinner. We will also provide snacks and coffee/tea service. There is space to keep your own snacks at camp as well. We will gather all your allergy and dietary information in advance to ensure options for all. Our dining hall will offer space to relax and dine or to move around and play.
What should we bring?
Once you’re registered, a weekend packing list will be provided.