Zumershule: Youth Summer Program 2026
A two week program for youth ages 8-13 to learn and explore Jewish forms of artistic expression
Program Description
TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, send an email to admin@peretz-centre.org with your child(ren)'s name and ages. We are exploring options to add more spots due to high demand. **** The Peretz Centre is proud to present the 2026 Zumershule, an arts-based, community-focused Zumer (summer) camp for youth aged 8 to 13! *Youth 13-15 can register as Zumershuler Counsellors-in-Training (see website). Learn more about the program here: https://www.peretz-centre.org/the-peretz-school/peretz-zumershule-summer-camp The Peretz Zumershule is open to participants of all backgrounds and abilities and will include independent creative inquiry, structured activities, and outdoor play in nearby Tisdale Park. Bring your talents, curiosity, interests, and unique selves! Neurodiverse, BIPOC, and queer/trans/two-spirit youth will be enthusiastically welcomed! Over two weeks (10 weekdays) from August 17th to 28th, Zumershule participants will experience: ❂ Half-day arts-based workshops with Peretz community artists, creators, and scholars ❂ Half-day free time to explore creativity/imagination and experiment with artistic practices ❂ Final day of program ends with youth-led cultural shabbes potluck (Friday, Aug. 28th) ☀ Camp takes place on weekdays at the Peretz Centre ( 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver, BC) from 9:30am to 4:30pm, with possible early drop-off or late pick-up based on need. Please mark down the community Fraytik tsu Nakht shabbes potluck dinner on Fri., Aug. 28 (5-8pm). ☀ Registration & Program Fees: The Peretz Zumershule has a limited number of spots available for youth ages 8 to 13. Two spots are also available for Zumershuler Counsellors-in-Training (ages 13-15) on a different program page. Program fees are offered on a sliding scale to reduce financial access barriers: ❂ At cost ($80/day, $800 total) ❂ Supporter ($100/day, $1000 total) ❂ Community-funded ($40/day, $400 total) ❂ Mishpokhe (for 2 children from the same family or household at $60/day, $1200 total) Registration fees cover all activities and art supplies, but bring your own lunch and snacks! Food is not included in this program. To reserve your spot(s), pay the deposit and complete the registration form before May 1, 2026. Payment plans are available upon request via the registration form. If you have questions, please contact the Peretz office at admin@peretz-centre.org Image credit: Lufṭ zun ṿaser by Julian Liebermann, ca. 1926 (New York Public Library)
Program Schedule
Registration Policies
🞸 ENROLLMENT: The Peretz Centre welcomes participants and families of diverse cultures, beliefs, genders, sexual orientation, and abilities. 10 spots are available for all youth ages 8-13. Two additional spots are available for Zumershuler Counsellors-in-Training (ages 13-15), with priority given to past program participants. Peretz Centre members receive advance registration access. Late registration may be available depending on enrollment and subject to program staff approval. If no spots are available, contact the Peretz office to join the waitlist. 🞸 REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT: To reserve your spot(s) in the 2026 Zumershule, complete the registration form and pay the deposit (or request a payment plan). Registration will be accepted in the order received. Priority will be given to participants who are able to participate for the entire program. Deposits are refundable until May 1, 2026, less a 5% administration fee. 🞸 PAYMENT OF PROGRAM FEES: Program fees are offered on a sliding scale to reduce financial access barriers. Peretz Centre members are eligible for a 10% discount on fees. Fees must be paid in full or an alternative arrangement confirmed with the Peretz office before May 1, 2026 to keep your spot(s). In the case that you have not paid the program fees or confirmed a payment plan by May 1st, or have registered after May 1st, we will attempt to contact you to complete registration. If we do not hear back within a reasonable timeframe, we will release your reserved spot(s) on a first-come-first-served basis. 🞸 HEALTH & SAFETY: The Peretz staff and volunteers will do our best to accommodate the needs of all participants and communicate transparently with families. Relevant information for health and safety must be provided in the registration form and/or via email to admin@peretz-centre.org Participants must bring their own food and follow any guidelines provided by the Peretz Centre with regards to health and safety of all participants. This may include restrictions on certain allergens, if necessary. We ask that participants stay home if they have symptoms of a communicable illness. 🞸 WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS: After May 1, 2026, written requests for refunds will be granted up to June 30th, 2026, less the deposit amount and a 5% administration fee. In the case of illness or other unavoidable absences, the Peretz Centre will provide prorated refunds of up to 50% per day upon request. To request a refund, please email admin@peretz-centre.org
Contact Details
The Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture
Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, Ash Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
(604) 325-1812
info@peretz-centre.org