• Conveniently scheduled classes
• Excellent and carefully designed curriculum
• Outdoor and indoor elements
• Each Class is taught by Rabbi Evon Yakar, Adventure Rabbi
• Innovative and engaging teaching techniques
• High quality instruction

Curriculum:
There are three core components to the curriculum: Shabbat, Relationships, & Values.

1. Values: Think of it as mensch training! We learn about Jewish people from history as well as contemporary Jewish role models. We talk about the choices they made and the values they held. When do we agree? When do we disagree? In what ways do we want to be like them? In what ways do we want to be different? Building relationships with characters from our Jewish People’s past will firmly ground our students in their past while preparing them for healthy, strong and vibrant Jewish future.

2. Shabbat: Students will explore new and traditional ways to celebrate Shabbat. We will discover meaningful Shabbat practices and rituals appropriate for our busy and technologically active lives. We will gather for a Shabbat picnic, learn about how to make Shabbat realistic for our families, and experiment with ways to welcome and say goodbye to Shabbat. Get ready for a day of rest and refreshment!

3. Community: The Adventure Rabbi Program is known for our ability to build community quickly. We feel that being a part of a Jewish community is one of the most important elements of the Adventure Rabbi Kids (ARK) experience. To that end, our experiential education techniques allow children to make friends quickly and easily. Rabbi Evon is especially alert for students who may need a little extra coaxing to feel comfortable participating. He is also on the look-out to to stop cliques from forming.

Some of our meetings will involve both age groups and parents, so students can experience being part of a larger community. Although there is no pressure or obligation, we hope that your entire family will enjoy becoming involved in Adventure Rabbi additional events, such as our High Holiday and Passover Retreats, and meet our fabulous multi-age community.

Teaching Style:
We combine outdoor and indoor settings as well as innovative and traditional teaching techniques. We are aware of the variety of learning styles and will keep our participants learning from all directions each time!

Our students will engage in experiential and traditional learning experiences to provide them with tools to explore the richness of our Jewish heritage. We will learn about Jewish values, Jewish personalities, and Shabbat. We will build meaningful and genuine relationships with our tradition and each other. All this and more will firmly ground their Jewish identity, while helping them become people with whom we all want to share the planet.

About Rabbi Evon Yakar:
Adventure Rabbi Evon Yakar is a dynamic and engaging teacher, known for his ability to connect with kids and build community. He joined the AR Rabbinic team in 2010 as head of our Distance Leaning Program. Now, he not only teaches students all over the world via Skype, but he also runs the Adventure Rabbi branch in South Lake Tahoe in partnership with Temple Bat Yam and travels to Boulder frequently to run the Adventure Rabbi Kids program, teach our Adventure B'nai Mitzvah Class and work with conversion students.

In addition to rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Evon earned a Masters degree in Jewish Education. Using his formal training and experiences at Jewish summer camps, retreats and travel programs, Rabbi Evon helps young people open the treasure chest of Jewish tradition and explore. He is passionate about Judaism, the out of doors and bridging one generation of Jews to the next.

Before coming on board with the Adventure Rabbi Program and Temple Bat Yam, Rabbi Evon served as assistant, then associate Rabbi of Temple Chai in Phoenix Arizona. For the academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11, he also served as Director of Education. In this role, Rabbi Evon was responsible for a synagogue religious school of over 400 students, more than 25 part time teachers and 5 full time staff. Bringing his understanding of a traditional synagogue school model together with his unique skills and abilities in providing meaningful informal and experiential educational experiences, Rabbi Evon and the Adventure Rabbi Kids (ARK) will truly help to build the next generation of Israel.

Location:
Our South Boulder location, the beautiful renovated Bear Creek Elementary School near NCAR, gives us easy access to outdoor space including trails and a park, as well as a comfortable indoor space suited for children. Bear Creek is located at 2500 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305

Tentative Schedule:
(Please do not put this dates on your calendar yet! We are waiting for confirmation for the rental space. )

Date:	K-2nd Grade	3-4th Grade	5-6th Grade
Sat Aug 24, 2013	5-7 pm w/ parents and siblings All-School Havdallah & Picnic Dinner (please pack a picnic)
Sun Aug 25, 2013	9:30 - 11 am	12:30 - 2 pm	2:30 - 4 pm
Wed-Thurs (Optional) Sept 4-5	Adventure Rabbi Rosh Hashanah Retreat in Ward, CO Although this is not part of the ARK class, we welcome you to join our community for a unique outdoor Rosh Hashannah experience. More>>
Fri-Sat (Optional) Sept 13-14	Adventure Rabbi Yom Kippur in Boulder Although this is not part of the ARK class, we welcome you to join our community for a unique Yom Kippur experience. Age appropriate programs available Saturday Sept 13 in Chautauqua Park More>>
Tues Sept 24, 2013	4-5:30 pm	no class	no class
Wed Sept 25, 2013	no class	4-5:30 pm	6 - 7:30 pm
Sun Oct 20, 2013	9:30 - 11 am	12:30 - 2 pm	2:30 - 4 pm
Fri Nov 1, 2013	All-School Shabbat & Dinner (please pack a picnic) with Rabbi Evon Yakar, Rabbi Jamie Korngold, and The Adventure Bar and Bat Mitzvah Class 5:30 - 7:30 pm w/ parents and siblings
Sat Nov 2, 2013	9:30 - 11 am	12:30 - 2 pm	2:30 - 4 pm
Tues Dec 3, 2013	All-School Chanukah Celebration & Dinner (please pack a picnic) with Rabbi Evon Yakar, Rabbi Jamie Korngold, and The Adventure Bar and Bat Mitzvah Class 5:30 - 7:30 pm w/ parents and siblings
Sun Feb 9, 2014	9:30 - 11 am	12:30 - 2 pm	2:30 - 4 pm
Sun March 2, 2014	9:30 - 11 am	12:30 - 2 pm	2:30 - 4 pm
Tues April 1, 2014	4-5:30 pm	no class	no class
Wed April 2, 2014	no class	4-5:30 pm	6 - 7:30 pm
Sat-Mon (Optional) April 12-14	Adventure Rabbi Passover Retreat in Moab Although this is not part of the ARK class, it is the coolest Seder on the planet and many of ARK families join us. Join us and don't miss out on the fun! Read more and register here>>
Tues May 13, 2014	4-5:30 pm	no class	no class
Wed May 14, 2014	no class	4-5:30 pm	6 - 7:30 pm
Date	K-2nd Grade	3-4th Grade	5-6th Grade

Fee:
$249/ for members
$299/ for non- members

- $25 Discount for Siblings
- After August 1, 2013 fee is +$25 student if there is room.
- Refunds are not available unless you purchase $36 tuition insurance, in which case classes will be pro-rated and you will receive refund for remaining classes, minus $36.
- Limited financial aid is available

Priority Registration for Current and Wait-list Students:
Opens May 13, 2013

General Registration Opens May 28, 2013

Two girls in the Adventure Rabbi Program at Passover in Moab, Utah.

Rabbi Evon Yakar with religious school students.

Religious school students in the Adventure Rabbi Program in Boulder, Colorado.

Roasting marshmallows in Jewish religious school.

Two students dancing during Passover in Moab, Utah.

Enjoying learning the Adventure Rabbi way