The academic program includes two lectures and two field-trips per week. All participants in the excavation project are housed three to four per air-conditioned room at Kibbutz Kfar Menahem. For an additional fee, special arrangements can be made for couples and people desiring private rooms. Laundry service is also provided for a small additional charge. The food is kosher and includes a weekly barbecue party.
Vegetarian alternatives are available at all times.
All student participants are eligible to apply for generous scholarship aid through York University's Centre for Jewish Studies.