Modifications to your registration may be made online or by
submitting changes to the CAJE National Office in New York by July 1, 2005.
Your application will not be processed unless it is accompanied by a $360 deposit ($50 of which is a nonrefundable processing fee). An application sent without a deposit or with invalid credit card information will delay processing (and could disqualify your EarlyBird Status and possibly your ability to join us at the Conference if the Conference registration closes).
CAJE and the University of Washington will do their best to meet the special
needs of any Conference participant. All of the facilities CAJE will use on campus are wheel chair
accessible. If you have particular physical or dietary challenges, please let us know about them by
writing the CAJE National Office in New York, so we can prepare to make you as comfortable as
possible.
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the
CAJE National Office. If your written cancellation is postmarked by July 1, 2005, you will
receive a full refund of Conference fees, less a $50 processing fee. CAJE membership fees are not
refundable. After July 1, 2005, you will receive the portion of Conference fees not contractually
due, less the $50 processing fee. These refunds will not be sent until CAJE has paid all
Conference bills. Special circumstance cancellations will be reviewed on a case-by case basis,
only if communicated to CAJE in writing. No refunds will be issued prior to the Conference
except for those not accepted into the Teen Leadership Kallah.
For CAJE members unable to meet Conference costs, limited partial scholarships
are available. Write or email the National CAJE Office to request information and an application.
Since many local communities and schools provide grants and funding to attend CAJE, we urge you
to first check for funding in your local community. We also offer a limited number of work-study
positions. CAJE work-study assistants will be required to work five hours per Conference day
(Monday, August 15 – Thursday, August 18) in exchange for full Conference funding. Work-study
positions are for the Conference only and do not include Shabbat, Tisha B’Av/Pre-Conference, or
single room supplement. Applicants will be screened based on work skills and financial need. To apply
for a scholarship click here, for work-study, click
here.
You must have a complete Conference application on file including deposit and membership prior
to applying for either option, and the deadline for all requests is May 20, 2005.
Enrollment at CAJE 30 is on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces could be
filled well before the posted final payment deadline. You are urged to submit your forms and
payment as early as possible. Applications postmarked after June 17 must be paid in full or they
will not be processed.
We have arranged a block of rooms at special prices at the Watertown
Hotel ($129, single or double occupancy) and University Inn ($99–109, single or double occupancy),
which are hotels affiliated with each other, both proximate to University of Washington. You may
register for either hotel online by going to the hotel website, and clicking on group reservations.
If you have questions about either hotel, please call Kari Speratos at 866-944-4242, ext. 270. When
making reservations, be sure to identify yourself as a CAJE 30 participant.
Best Western University Tower Hotel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: 206-634-2000; 800-899-0251
Fax: 206-545-2103
www.meany.com
University Inn
4140 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: 206-632-5055; 800-733-3855
Fax: 206-547-4937
www.universityinnseattle.com
Watertown Hotel
4242 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: 206-826-4242; 866-944-4242
Fax: 206-315-4242
www.watertownseattle.com
The CAJE Schusterman College Program Friday, August 12 – Thursday, August
18
Open to undergraduates who have completed a year of college, the College Program helps students
explore the field of Jewish education. There are limited spaces for college students to attend the
full Conference (August 12–18) on a full scholarship including all expenses except transportation
and membership. To apply go to www.caje.org/college.
The Teen Leadership Kallah Thursday August 12 – Thursday, August 18
Designed for teens entering 10th grade through those entering 1st year in college who hold
leadership positions and/or are working as tutors, teachers, and teacher’s aides in a Jewish
educational setting. The program includes pedagogic techniques, text study, and experiential
programming in a setting rich in Jewish values and ideas. Outstanding personnel in Jewish education
will lead sessions. Applicants must request and complete the entire Teen Leadership Kallah
application packet and submit full payment in order to participate in this program and be
registered for the Conference. To apply go to www.caje.org/teen. Note: Due to a generous grant by the Myra Reinhard Family Foundation, we
can offer the Teen Leadership Kallah at a special rate of $375. There are a limited number of
spaces at this discounted rate.
Every teen participant must have a sponsoring adult on site at the Conference for the full duration of the Shabbat/Pre-Conference/Conference period.
Lay Leaders’ Program
In recognizing that lay leaders are both decision makers and participants in Jewish education, CAJE
invites lay leaders to attend specialized programming designed to enrich, inform, and empower them
in these roles. Information on this special program will be sent out by the CAJE Office. If you are
interested in receiving it, please indicate your interest on the application page.
Much of the joy of CAJE is what happens outside of the classroom setting where
networking and meeting friends occur spontaneously and often after-hours. Those who get the most
out of a CAJE Conference immerse themselves in the whole experience by staying on campus. The cost
of the Conference (Aug. 15–18) includes all programs, meals (Monday dinner through Thursday
dinner), lodging, including bedding, towels, soap, drinking cups, and local-access telephones with
voice mail. Buildings are not air-conditioned, relying instead on the temperate Seattle weather.
Small fans are placed in each sleeping room. Ethernet access is available in sleeping rooms for
those who bring laptops.
If you register as a commuter, you are entitled to all programs and meals
(Monday dinner through Thursday dinner).
We have made arrangements with Shuttle Express to provide shuttle service between the University and the airport (Seattle-Tacoma). Click here to view their rates and make reservations.
Programming will begin mid-afternoon, Monday, August 15. You should plan to
arrive on campus in the early afternoon. The closing program will be on Thursday afternoon, August
18. You may want to take advantage of a Thursday night extension in your room to enjoy Seattle.
All food is prepared under rabbinic supervision. Meals at CAJE are dairy/pareve
(except Shabbat dinner and lunch, which are meat meals with vegetarian options available).
Provisions will be made for people who let us know about specific food allergies in advance.
We encourage you to register and bring your whole family to CAJE. There are options for every member of your family.
- Infant/toddler care (3 months to 3 years)
- Nursery School (ages 3 and 4)
- Day Camp (ages 5–12)
Tuesday – Thursday, 8:15am – 5:15pm
Please note that there is NO childcare during Shabbat and Tisha B’Av/Pre-Conference.
Childcare and camp will be provided by staff members of the Seattle Jewish
Community Center. For children under 5, childcare is conducted on campus. For children ages 5–12,
an off-site day camp experience will be provided.
Group babysitting is available Monday through Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to
midnight. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Additional information will be sent after we receive
your completed childcare application(s).
For children up to age 12, just fill in the appropriate spaces on your
application. Don’t forget to add their fees to your total cost.
Yes, apply right away! Your child must be pre-registered for CAJE
childcare/camp. Enrollment in our children’s programs is limited by the availability of staff and
facilities. Children are accepted strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete details
about the childcare programs as well as health and information forms will be mailed to those who
enroll.
Cribs are available only by registering and paying in advance. (Make sure you
request a crib in the appropriate space on your application.)
The fee for childcare/camp is $150. This is in addition to the basic charge for
children of differing ages to attend the Conference either as commuters or residents. Please check
the appropriate lines on the fees page of the application to ensure that your child is enrolled in
childcare. Childcare/ camp includes daycare (8:15am–5:15pm), evening babysitting (if requested in
advance), and a beeper for parents with children under the age of 5. If your child is age 5 or over
and you wish a beeper, see “Extra Fees” on the application. Children 12 and under should be
registered on your application. There is no childcare available during Shabbat or Tisha B’Av/Pre-
Conference. Childcare begins with Monday evening babysitting (for those who request it). Children 13 and over must be registered using a separate application.
During the quiet moments after dinner, take part in CAJE’s special family
activities. There will be interactive projects and entertainment specifically designed to enhance
your family experience at CAJE 30.
Incoming 7th through 9th graders are invited to become part of the Bogrim
community.
- Age-appropriate text study, mitzvot, recreation and CAJE workshops
- From breakfast to dinner each day
- Supervised by experienced youth personnel
- Fill out a separate application for each Bogrim participant (participants’ parent must be a
CAJE Conference participant)
Note: The Bogrim program begins on Monday lateafternoon. There is a
separate fee for Bogrim who attend Shabbat or Pre-Conference, but there are no Bogrim programs
until Monday.
Teens are welcome to attend CAJE and participate in all sessions and programs.
All teens who attend CAJE must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or educational
sponsor.