Camp Isabella Freedman (Ages 55+)

Summer-filled fun, geared towards adults 55 and older.

Re-experience the delight of summer camp; spend time boating on our lake, swimming in the pool, exploring our nature trails or attending classes. We’ll have arts and crafts, dance and movement, memorable films, talent shows, campfires and lakeside happy hours.

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center has been offering annual summer camp experiences for adults since 1956. We are honored to continue this tradition for adults by providing you with a warm and welcoming atmosphere for one of the best summer vacations you’ll ever have.

Isabella Freedman is Jewish summer camp for adults. What an amazing feeling to have traveled to so far… only to feel like I was arriving home! – Sarah Fife

Retreat Details

Pricing

Lodging & Pricing

Note: Our housing options have been simplified from prior years. Standard rooms have private bathrooms. Basic rooms have a single bathroom shared between two rooms. Dorm rooms have single stall bathrooms and single stall showers in the hallway.

Standard double occupancy per adult: $2545
Standard Single occupancy: $4075
Basic double occupancy per adult: $1865
Basic Single occupancy: $2905
Dorm double occupancy per adult: $1375
NEW Dorm Single occupancy: $2180

Prices are listed for the full stay. If partial stays become available, they will open in May.

Scholarships

We believe retreats are important experiences to be shared, and inclusiveness is one of our core values. We strive to ensure that our retreats are as financially accessible as possible. If our current prices are not affordable for you or your family, we invite you to apply for a scholarship before registering.

Cancellation Policy

Payments made will be refunded in full (less a $50 processing fee per person) if you cancel at least 1 month prior to the official start of the retreat. If you cancel between 1 month and 2 weeks prior to the retreat, a 50% refund will be granted. No refund is available if you cancel within 2 weeks of the retreat, if you do not show up, or if you leave early for any reason. This policy applies even if the cancellation is for medical reasons.

Adamah reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In the event of such a cancellation, you will receive a complete refund.

Program Highlights

See our 2026 List of Activities

Classes and Activities

Throughout the week, the following types of programs will be offered.

Arts & Crafts including beading, fused glass, and painting
Evening Entertainment
Lecture series and lively discussion groups on current events
Campfires
Movement and mindfulness classes such as Tai Chi and hiking
Activities unique to Isabella Freedman, including pickling, and farm tours.
Pickleball and Team Trivia Challenges

We will have all our camp favorites—hiking, pickling, mindfulness journeys, and the beloved campfire concert with Rabbi Micah.

Meals

We will serve three meals each full day of your stay. Only dinner will be provided on your arrival day and breakfast on your departure day. Our kitchen and dining room are glatt kosher under supervision of the Hartford Kashrut Commission. Please indicate any special dietary needs when you register.

Prayer Options

We will be holding spirited Orthodox and Egalitarian Musical services on both Friday nights and Shabbat Mornings.

Health and Safety

Mobility Expectations

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center is an appropriate environment for physically active older adults. Our expectations for campers include:

You’re comfortable on your feet walking around camp for about ¼ mile. Be able to walk up slight inclines, on uneven dirt, grass and paved paths.
You can carry or roll your own luggage over uneven pavement to your room.

Guests who need help with the above expectations must bring an able companion to accompany them. This person is entirely responsible for providing assistance. If you have concerns about the physical demands of our camp, please contact us.

COVID

Isabella Freedman is currently a mask optional space. We ask that everyone abide by CDC guidelines with regard to testing and mask wearing. As this is a long retreat, we ask that every participant take an at home rapid covid test on the day of their arrival.