All Programs & Events
There’s Always Something Fun Happening at Pearlstone Center.
Year-round, we offer engaging programming and events that foster intimate, personal and spiritual connections.
Tiyul Adventure Overnight Camp
Overnight Camp for rising 4th–9th graders 2020 dates/rates now available! Click HERE to see them and apply! Tiyul Overnight Adventure Camp offers many of the signature Pearlstone activities while…
Eco Village Homeschool
Cultivate Skills, Connection and Character! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages 5-16
Grandparent Camp
Make intergenerational memories that will last a lifetime! 2020 Dates coming soon! We Invite grandmas and grandpas, bubbes and zaydes, and sabas and saftas to join with their grandchildren at our first…
Tiyul Journeys
Join the pack! Come to Pearlstone for inspirational, Jewish, earth-based fun and adventure! During this one-of-a-kind experience for 2nd through 6th graders, we will awaken our senses in the outdoors,…
Shavuot at Pearlstone
Shavuot at Pearlstone This annual immersive Shabbaton retreat at the Pearlstone Center is filled with inspiring Jewish learning, spirited singing, festive farm-to-table meals, and a pluralistic community…
Sukkot at Pearlstone
Join us for our 2nd Annual Sukkot at Pearlstone Holiday Retreat October 13 – 15, 2019! Pearlstone’s Sukkot Retreat is a joyous, diverse, and nature-filled gathering for Jews of all ages and backgrounds…
Forest School
Our Forest School is a powerful setting for students to safely challenge themselves, grow as leaders, and build community integrating and appreciating all life… THURSDAYS 11AM-4PM 7 WEEK SESSIONS…
Way of the Wilderness
Way of the Wilderness: Survival and Mentoring Class Series Long ago native peoples all over the world lived in harmony with the earth. The landscape was their supermarket and …
Shomrei Ha’Aretz
Join us for Shomrei Ha’Aretz A class for Israeli and Hebrew-speaking Families that meets once a month on the beautiful Pearlstone Campus! We will hike, play, explore nature & the forest, and learn survival…
UPick
Certified Organic UPick Strawberries Thanks everyone for an amazing harvest! We look forward to celebrating the harvest together again in May, 2020. Scroll down to join our strawberry picking text…
Intro to Permaculture
Introduction to Permaculture: Reading the Landscape for Permaculture Design Sunday June 30, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. What is Permaculture? Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally…
Permaculture Design Course
Permaculture Design Certificate Course Sunday August 25 – Friday September 6, 2019 Join this full Permaculture Design Certificate Course including over 72 hours of lecture, hands-on activities, and exercises…
Stream Walk at Pearlstone
Come Stream-Walk With Us! Wednesday June 26, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Learn how water stewardship fits into Pearlstone’s culture and the Torah! We’ll discuss the Chesapeake Bay, stream restoration and its benefits…
Tree Planting
Plant at Tree at Pearlstone! Sunday, August 31, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Help plant the next round of trees on Pearlstone’s campus! If you’ve donated a tree, you can come plant it yourself! Register Today! …
Post Prescribed Burn Walk & Talk
Pearlstone has parked the lawn mower and recently burned meadows! It’s all part of the circle of life! Fire and grasslands have an ancient, natural and beneficial relationship. You could say they are…
Food Forest Planting Event
Come Plant a Forest of Food at Pearlstone! Introduction to Permaculture: Food Forest Design and Planting Join us Sunday April 28, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. What’s a Food Forest? Food forests are a reforestation…
Tiyul Adventure Day Camp
Day Camp for 2nd–6th graders in partnership with J Camps 2019 Dates: Week 1 – June 15-19, 2020 and Week 2 – June 22-26, 2020 Join Pearlstone’s amazing crew of talented farmers, wilderness experts…
Family Farm Camp
Retreat, Farm, Learn and Celebrate at Pearlstone’s Family Farm Camp! RETREAT: Relax in our natural setting and comfortable accommodations. Step away from your daily routine to enjoy quality time with your…
Tiyul Jr
After-School Adventures for Elementary Schoolers in Partnership with the J! Your child’s day doesn’t end when school gets out. Join Pearlstone’s amazing, talented and fun-loving educators for…
Family Farm Festivals
Family Farm Festivals Family Farm Festivals are an invitation to the Pearlstone Campus for an afternoon of learning and fun. Each Festival we will explore a new Jewish environmental theme and learn…
Hebrew School on the Farm
At Hebrew School on the Farm, learning is fun. Through hands-on activities, students explore Judaism’s deep connection to nature and how our ancient tenets of earth stewardship apply to who we are today……
Chesapeake Teva
Jewish learning from the roots up. Shomrei Adamah means “Guardians of the Earth” and is a multi-day program designed for 5th- and 6th-grade students. The program integrates outdoor environmental education…
Educational Field Trips
Bring your group out to the farm and forest at Pearlstone for a customizable and unique awe-inspiring experience, grounded in Jewish tradition, environmental sustainability, and rich, brown dirt… Schools…
