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Our 2024 venue, Le P'tit Bonheur / Dos bisele glik, is situated on the shores of Lac Quenouille, surrounded by hiking trails, and has a range of heated accommodations. With easy access to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and Montreal, the venue has operated as an outdoor leisure centre for over 60 years. We are excited to show you around: indoor and outdoor dining options, a variety of indoor and tented classrooms, comfortable common spaces, and a lakefront with swimming and boating.
Registration Options
PREMIUM ROOMS
Auberge Félix
Premium Rooms, with private full bathrooms
These Premium Rooms are located in the Auberge (Félix section) and sleep 2-6 people per room in bunk beds. Each room includes a full private bathroom. All Premium Rooms are heated and equipped with closets, and a table and chairs. There are 3 lower beds in each room and 3 upper bunks. These rooms are located in the main programming building, upstairs from the cabaret space. Please note that the mattresses in these rooms are standard camp mattresses. Bedding is included in Premium Rooms.
As of June 18, we have simplified our Premium Room pricing model.
Option 1 - $2,000 per person. KlezKanada will assign roommates, with 4-6 people per room (depending on availability). Roommate requests will be taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed. Alternatively, participants may register as a 5-6 person group. Please note that lower and upper bunks will be pre-assigned to ensure access to those with limited mobility.
Option 2 - $5,600 CAD ($2,800/person) Premium Room for two people. Dual-occupancy Premium Rooms are limited and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Price includes accommodation, meals and snacks, and all programming. Family discounts are not applicable on Premium Rooms.
STANDARD ROOMS - $1,700 CAD
Price includes accommodation, meals and snacks, and all programming. Based on your accessibility requests and roommate preferences, we will do our best to put you in a room that meets your needs. While you are welcome to request a particular area of the camp, we cannot guarantee room placement.
Auberge Sablon Nord/Sud
Shared rooms, with bathrooms and showers shared with other rooms on the same floor
These rooms are located in the Auberge (Sablon section), and sleep 4-5 people per room in bunk beds. All rooms are heated and there is a sink in each room. In the original wing of the Auberge building, these rooms have charming rustic decor and a beautiful view of the lake. Rooms will be assigned to a comfortable capacity only. Please note that the mattresses in these rooms are standard camp mattresses. Please note that lower and upper bunks will be pre-assigned to ensure access to those with limited mobility.
Auberge Sablon Dortoir
Shared loft with semi-private curtained alcoves, with shared bathrooms and showers
This loft is located in the Sablon section of the Auberge. The loft is separated into curtained alcoves (one to two beds per alcove) and sleeps 12-15 people total. The space is heated. Rooms will be assigned to a comfortable capacity only. Please note that the mattresses in these rooms are standard camp mattresses.
Jeune Air
Shared rooms, with bathrooms and showers shared with other rooms on the same floor
These rooms are located in Jeune Air, and sleep 3-8 people per room in bunk beds. All rooms in Jeune Air are heated and include closets. Some rooms also have a sink in the room. Rooms will be assigned to a comfortable capacity only. Please note that the mattresses in these rooms are standard camp mattresses.
CAMPING OPTIONS – $1,100 CAD
Price includes accommodation, meals and snacks, and all programming.
Camping - Baba Yaga Huts
Camp inside a house on stilts! These camping huts sleep 3 people each and are uninsulated (the windows do not close, but there are tarp curtains to block out light). All campers must bring their own tents, camping gear, and bedding. Mattresses are provided. There are outhouses at each campsite. Campers will be assigned to nearby buildings for shower access. Campers will be assigned a shower in the main building. We will assign an indoor space where campers can leave their instruments. The camping site is a 5-10 minute walk from the dining area and programming spaces.
Camping - BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent)
The camping site is a 5-10 minute walk from the dining area and programming spaces. All campers must bring their own tents, camping gear, mattresses, and bedding. There are outhouses at each campsite. Campers will be assigned a shower in the main building. We will assign an indoor space where campers can leave their instruments.
Please note that car camping (including trailer tents) is not allowed.
OFFSITE - $1,200 CAD
Price includes meals and snacks, and all programming.
Off-site Passes offer daily entry to the Summer Retreat facility and participation in the program for the full duration of the event. Off-site Pass holders are fully responsible to arrange and pay for their accommodations and for transportation to and from the Retreat site daily. KlezKanada assumes no responsibility for third-party lodging. Off-site Pass-holders are responsible for respecting KlezKanada's COVID safety protocols, including daily COVID testing prior to entering the Summer Retreat site.
2024 Pricing Quick Guide:
Camping: $1,100 CAD/person
Standard Rooms: $1,700 CAD/person
Premium Rooms: $5,600-12,000 CAD/room (depending on occupancy)
Offsite: $1,200 CAD/person
Financial Assistance Quick Guide:
Work Exchange Program
Azrieli Scholarship Program
Bursary Program
Family Discounts:
First and Second Adult (18 yrs. +): 20% discount
Teens (13-17 yrs. old): 25% discount
Children (5-12 yrs. old): 30% discount
Children 4 and under: Free
See “Additional Information” on our Registration Page for full Family Discount policy.
DAY PASSES - $180 CAD
Want to come to KlezKanada’s 2024 Summer Retreat but can’t make it for the whole week? We are excited to offer a limited number of Day Passes to attend the retreat on Sunday, August 25.
Flexible Day Pass (9 AM - 10:30 PM)
- Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the Summer Retreat.
- Lunch and dinner included
- Participants may attend up to 4 class periods and both the afternoon and evening concerts
- Please note that not all workshops are open to Day Pass participants as some are cumulative and will have been working all week.
Please note that cumulative workshops are not open to Day Pass participants as they will be rehearsing to perform in the Participant Concert. We will provide a list of the many workshops that will be open to Day Pass participants.
Pricing: $180. Please fill out the registration form. An invoice will then be sent to you within two business days. Places are not confirmed until payment is submitted.
Concert Tickets - $54 CAD
Wednesday: Golden Thread Septet: Yiddish Songs for Social Change
Thursday: Vu nemt men a bisele glik: An Evening of Music from the Yiddish Theatre
Pricing: $54 per person per concert. Please fill out the registration form. An invoice will then be sent to you within two business days. Places are not confirmed until payment is submitted.
Accessible pricing
As a vital part of KlezKanada’s ongoing effort at creating an increasingly inclusive and accessible experience for all, and thanks to our generous donors, there is a limited amount of financial assistance available for those who require it in order to participate. Please indicate your needs when you register for your Day Pass and/or Concert ticket. This assistance will be made available on a first-come-first-served basis. Families are also eligible to take advantage of family discounts per the guidelines (scroll down to see "Family Discounts" under Additional Information).
COVID-19 Safety
All Day Pass participants and Concert tickets holders are REQUIRED to take a COVID TEST the morning of their arrival. You must test negative and be symptom-free to enter camp. Participants may use rapid antigen tests.
MASKS are REQUIRED in public indoor spaces at all times. This includes indoor classrooms, indoor performance spaces, tents with closed walls, hallways, and shared bathrooms. Please stay masked in dining halls when not eating.
See our full COVID-19 Policy here.
Cancellation Policy
See the cancellation policy in the dropdown below.
Additional Information
KlezKanada is proud to be partnering with BESO Montreal as an official supplier for the 2024 Summer Retreat. BESO is associated with delicious, fresh, high-quality food.
At KlezKanada’s Summer Retreat, participants will be served a carefully selected menu of vegetarian/pescatarian meals, with vegan options, and snacks. This includes three freshly-prepared meals and two snacks daily. Our vision is to ensure accessible and healthy meals that accommodate the needs of our diverse community and that whenever possible, produce is sourced locally. Additional dietary restrictions will be accommodated for those who request them in their registration form.
All products used in meal preparation will be kosher by ingredient. All wines and snacks will be from a hechshered source. The kitchen will not be under direct rabbinic supervision. Catering will be provided by a caterer experienced in working under rabbinical supervision who will make reasonable efforts to replicate food preparation as per kosher standards.
Participants may select the option of pre-packaged Rabbinically-certified meals upon registration at no additional cost.
KlezKanada is pleased to offer family discounts to make the Retreat experience as accessible as possible for groups of parents/guardians and minors. This discount is not automatically applied but can be requested in the registration form.
Standard rooms are available to families at an average 25% discount. Registration fees will be discounted upon invoicing for registration as follows:
First and Second Adult (18 yrs. +): 20% discount
Teens (13-17 yrs. old): 25% discount
Children (5-12 yrs. old): 30% discount
Children 4 and under are welcome without charge provided that they sleep in a playpen cot (provided by participants) or on a floor mattress.
Only one discount (either Family Discount or Work Exchange Program discount) can be applied to any person. The higher discount will apply for any member of a family group who participates in the WEP. However, family groups MAY also apply for our Bursary Program if they need additional financial assistance.
Participants may apply to be part of KlezKanada’s Work Exchange Program (WEP) at the 2024 Summer Retreat. Work Exchange Participants help to keep the Summer Retreat running smoothly and receive a discount on their registration fee. Click here to learn more and apply.
The Azrieli Scholarship Program
The Azrieli Scholarship Program allows young artists and scholars of all backgrounds to attend KlezKanada’s annual Summer Retreat at a highly reduced rate. We invite applications in any field from candidates aged 18-36 who specialize in any field related to Jewish arts and culture. Candidates must provide a small portfolio of their work to apply. Click here to learn more and apply.
Bursaries
Supported by The Zita and Mark Bernstein Family Foundation, the bursary program at our Summer Retreat is intended to help make the Retreat financially accessible to people who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate and do not qualify for the Azrieli Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more and apply.
KlezKanada values a diversity of participants and viewpoints. We aim to create a safe environment and uphold inclusion and equity at all KlezKanada events, whether digital or in-person. We expect that our attendees will familiarize themselves with and respect our Community Guidelines.
Summer Retreat (full week)
Registered participants who cancel on or before Friday, July 5th, 2024 will receive a full refund minus a $250 per person administration fee. Refunds after this date incur a $250 per person administration fee and an additional $250 per person fee to cover some of the committed costs to our vendors. Add-ons for bedding or shuttle tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
No refunds or discounts will be issued for cancellation on or after August 12. This applies to full cancellations, late arrival or early departure. The only exception to this policy would be in the event of a medical emergency, which would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Azrieli Scholarship recipients who cancel on or before August 12th will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refund will be issued after this date.
Day Passes
Day Passes are refundable before August 12th, 2024, minus a $50 per person administrative fee. No refunds will be issued on or after this date.
Concert Tickets
Concert tickets are transferable but concert ticket holders must inform us about all transfers minimum a week before the concert. All new concert ticket holders must agree to the relevant cancellation and COVID-19 policies.
We continue to approach our programming with caution and care and our 2024 Summer Retreat will again include COVID-19 protocols designed to keep our community safe. Click here to learn more about COVID-19 safety at our 2024 Retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Guidelines
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COVID-19 Safety
Learn about COVID-19 safety at our 2024 Retreat