Q: Will there be a chance for our son to visit relatives?
A: Yes. The weekend of July 23-25 is designated for the boys to spend Shabbos with family in Israel. They leave on Friday, July 23rd, at 10:00 AM and return on Sunday, July 25th at 2:00 PM.

Q: Will my son be picked up from the airport?
A: Certainly! When you know your flight date and time, let us know. We will arrange for a staff member to meet your son at the airport (along with other campers landing around the same time) and to accompany him to our accomodations in Jerusalem.

Q: Can my son (a) come to Israel a few days before the program begins, or (b) stay in Israel for a few days after the program ends?
A: Many Bnei Aish boys have stayed in Israel beyond the program dates, and had a positive experience. However, the dates of our program are from July 5th to August 1st. Any camper who is in Israel before or after these dates needs to make their own arrangements.
note: If your son will indeed be in Israel before July 5th, he may come to our accomodations (contact us for address) on Monday, July 5th, at 4:00 PM.

Q: My son visited Israel a few times already - is Bnei Aish for him?
A: From our experience, this has never been an issue. The trips we take bring us to many unusual sites which your son is not likely to have been to. In addition, our great staff, campers and atmosphere make for a unique experience which your son will always remember.

Q: Is there any flexibility regarding the price?
A: You have several ways of gaining a reduction. The first and easiet one is applying by January 10th, 2010. This will grant you $300 off.
In addition, for any friend or brother you bring along, you get $200 off.

TIPS:

-> Make sure your son has a valid passport ASAP. Renewing a passport at the last minute is usually possible - but at the cost of much money, tension and bureaucracy.
-> When ordering your son's flight, keep in mind that the optimal time for arrival in Israel is Monday, July 5th, between 10 AM and 3 PM. Recommended departure time is Sunday, August 1st, between 10 AM and 1 PM.
-> When submitting your application, be sure all required fields are filled in. If you have recurring trouble submitting your application, you may copy the entire filled application and paste it onto a Word file. Send us the Word application as an attachment. (You can also copy an empty application onto a Word document and fill it using the Word program). After submitting the application successfully, you will see a thank you message verifying that your data has been submitted.