2013 Dates and Prices

Applications for all of our programs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited spaces are still available except as indicated below. Please contact the USY International Office with any questions or for more information about our programs.

North America

Program	2013 Dates	Cost *	Grades *
“Classic” USY on Wheels	June 24 - August 8	$7,190	9-11
USY on Wheels, Mission: Mitzvah	July 1 - August 8	$6,495	9-11
USY on Wheels, Pacific Northwest	July 1-23 This program currently has a waiting list	$4,695	9-12
USY on Wheels, East	July 1-30	$4,995	8

Israel and Europe

Program	2013 Dates	Cost*	Grades*
Eastern Europe/Israel Pilgrimage	June 25 - August 4 This program currently has a waiting list	$8,985	10-12
Israel Pilgrimage/Poland Seminar	1st departure: June 17 - July 22; 2nd departure: June 24 - July 29 Both departures currently have a waiting list	$7,995	10-12
Italy/Israel Pilgrimage	This program has been cancelled for Summer 2013		10-12
Israel Adventure PLUS	June 25 - July 29	$6,990	10-12
USY Israel Adventure – A Teen Tour of Israel	July 1 - 29	$5,995	10-12
L’Takayn Olam – A Social Action and Sightseeing Experience in Israel	June 25 - July 24	$5,995	10-12

* Please note:

All prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. “Grades” is the current grades (2012-13 school year) you must be in to participate.
The cost of USY on Wheels includes the charter bus from the New York area (or Seattle, for Pacific Northwest), travel, room and board, gratuities, and admission fees.
Each Israel Pilgrimage program cost includes round trip airfare from New York, room and board, an approved medical plan, sightseeing tours with professional guides, gratuities and admission fees. All personal expenses are additional. Domestic flights are not included in the cost of USY summer programs. Extra baggage on your flights is additional.
For all USY Israel Pilgrimage trips, prices are subject to change, dependent on whether airlines chose to place a fuel surcharge on tickets. Such charges may be passed along directly to registered participants.

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered by the USY regions, local congregations and affiliated programs for qualifying USYers. For further information on these and other scholarship programs, contact your synagogue or regional USY director, or contact the USY International Office for more information.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

The cost of USY on Wheels includes the charter bus from the New York area (or Seattle, for Pacific Northwest), travel, room and board, gratuities, and admission fees.

Each USY Israel Pilgrimage program cost includes round-trip airfare from New York, room and board, an approved medical plan, sightseeing tours with professional guides, gratuities and admission fees. All personal expenses are additional. Domestic flights are not included in the cost of USY summer programs. Extra baggage on your flights is additional.

A $750 deposit is required, with the balance to be paid on or before April 1.

Should an application be withdrawn for any reason, a $150 processing fee will be withheld provided such written cancellation is received by March 1, and then the following cancellation fee schedule applies:

March 1-31: $750
April 1 – May 3: $950
May 4-26: $1,200
May 27 – June 9: $2,000
June 10 – Departure: Full cost of Program

Please note: Additional cancellation fees may apply for all programs. You will be notified of such fees in advance.

USY does not provide trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Please contact your local insurance company or contact the USY International Office for recommended options.