7:30AM
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Toranut (by Avodah group)
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7:45AM
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Z'man Ruchani (Spiritual Practice)
A time for participants to engage in a form of spiritual practice on a daily basis, be it of a more traditional or innovative variety. The sessions change depending on the interests of the participants themselves. Some typical Z'man Ruchani options include yoga, Jewish "Gospel," guided meditation, early morning nature hikes, Tallit-making workshops and egalitarian prayer services. There are always several Z'man Ruchani options for participants to choose from each morning.
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8:30AM
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Flag Raising
Avodat Halev (Service of the Heart)
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8:45AM
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Breakfast
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9:30AM
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Avodah (Community Service)
 Avodah (literally, "work") projects emphasize the Jewish value of service and the kibbutz ideal of working the land as a community. With over 2,500 acres of land, the Brandeis-Bardin Campus offers many opportunities for BCI participants to learn from and engage with nature. Some typical Avodah projects include working in the Organic Garden, harvesting fruits and vegetables, maintaining the flower garden, beautifying the Shabbat outdoor prayer space and exploring the intersection between art and nature through special projects.
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10:45AM
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Break
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11:15AM
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Beit Midrash (Learning)
Jewish learning like you've never seen it before!
Whether you grew up in a Jewish day school or can't read a word of Hebrew, BCI's daily Jewish learning (Beit Midrash) sessions with leading thinkers and scholars from across the Jewish spectrum will fascinate you and enrich your personal Jewish identity. Immerse yourself in Jewish texts (available in English), discuss the relevance of Kabbalah in modern life, explore the connection between Judaism and the natural world, and more! Jewish learning at BCI will challenge you to consider your own beliefs in an open and engaging environment.
Previous Beit Midrash topics include God, Sexuality, Reward/Punishment, the Holocaust, Jewish History, Social Justice, Death/Mourning, Torah, Midrash, Shabbat, Repentance, Kabbalah, Jewish Environmentalism, Prayer, and more!
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1:00PM
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Lunch
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1:45PM
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Break
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2:30PM
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Arts Workshops
Embark on a life-changing journey of spiritual and artistic discovery!
Since BCI's founding in 1941, the Arts have been a core component of the BCI experience. BCI's approach to the Arts is far from the arts & crafts you may have done at camp growing up. Our artists-in-residence are professionals and educators who will guide you through an intensive creative process and provide you with invaluable tools to find your own artistic voice.
At BCI, you will spend an hour and a half every day (except Shabbat) in your Arts workshop - dance, theatre, music, creative writing and visual arts. Over the course of your workshop, you will work on an artistic project to be presented to the entire BCI community at the end of the summer. This is an exciting event where everyone comes together and shares their original work.
In addition to your arts workshops, other creative opportunities may include filmmaking, cartooning, yearbook, and graphic design.
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4:00PM
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Free Time
 During your afternoon free time you can swim in the pool, hike, rest, play basketball, volleyball, Frisbee, or softball, learn to read Hebrew, phone home, jog, wander, explore the library, learn how to read Torah, climb the adventure course, take optional classes, or just hang out... it's up to you!
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6:30PM
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Mini-Art Rotation
The Mini-Art rotation offers participants a time to all come together to sing, dance, act or create, and is a way to expose participants to the different artists-in-residence outside of their Art workshops.
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7:30PM
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Dinner
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8:30PM
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Evening Program
Evening programs include guest speakers and performers, campfires, small group discussions, overnight camping experiences, artist presentations, educational programs, social opportunities, etc.
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