As you begin to think about the actual items that your camper will pack, we also encourage you to consider steps that you can take now to help your child prepare for a successful summer. 8:00 PM EDT She came back a changed child for the better - much better. As usual, Rashi understands exactly how I feel. A Virtual Retreat Workout with Personal Trainer Watch Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee: Coffee & Torah From bunk stargazing, to our song & dance festival, and the space we were come together for a ruach-filled Kabbalat Shabbat, the Beit Knesset represents the center of our camp community. Participants receive job training experience at multiple sites around camp (hospitality, kitchen, dining hall, administrative office, mailroom, canteen, sports and/or art center) and coaching in areas of employment, life skills, and social relationship development. Since the first Ramah Tikvah program opened in 1970, the Ramah Camping Movement has continued to be a pioneer in the inclusion of Jewish campers with disabilities. Your camper may travel to camp by coach bus. Student Corner: Finding My Jewish Community, Eliana Luxemburg-Peck & Marcus Luxemburg-Peck, Out of the Ruins: Jewish Wisdom on Resilience, Love, Sex, and Relationships in Jewish Tradition. with Dani Nurick, Ramah Nyack, Trivia Night Suite #103 9:30 AM EDT Our Dining Hall comfortably seats 600 people; and our entire camp loves coming together in our outdoor . Our Tikvah Residential Program, or Yedidim, is for teenagers ages 13-17. Campers work in the office, nursery, kitchen, water ski dock, and tuck shop, among other areas. Amitzim is a 4-week or 8-week overnight camping program serving 13- to 18-year-olds with learning, social, and developmental differences, including developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and neurological impairments. The first session of an interactive two-part series hosted by Camp Ramah and BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy, join us for open discussions about mental health, self care, and resilience during these challenging times. 9:30 AM EDT and welcomed with a tour around our machaneh with our Tzevet (staff) member Noah Glickman. The biggest takeaway from their time with her was the idea that inclusion isnt important because it's a good deed. Final COVID-19 details, including protocols and additional items required by campers, will be shared closer to the start of camp. This past summer, we were lucky to have four volunteers join us at camp in our Tikvah program. 8:00 PM EDT. Tuesday, April 28 Sunday, May 24 During our camper intake process, we work with families to develop individually tailored plans for each camper based on each childs specific needs for a successful summer at camp. with Noah Solomon, lead singer of Soulfarm/musical guest of Ramah Nyack, My Jerusalem Kitchen But I wasnt the only one responsible for creating the content of each lesson; no, I had a lot of help with that, primarily from two sources. Tzevet Limmud with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz Rachael AbramsInterim Director, Ramah Poconos, Tobi AfranInterim Assistant Director, Ramah Poconos, Noah AverickStaff Recruitment & Experience Coordinator, Diana EpsteinDevelopment & Alumni Associate, Benjy GoldbergDirector of Operations & Retreats, Orlee KrassTikvah Director, Ramah Poconos, Bruce LiptonDirector of Finance & Administration, Alexis Lubianetsky Database and HR Coordinator, Sofy Maxman Interim Director, Ramah Day Camp, Susan Rand-LakritzProgram Director, Ramah Poconos, Sue SchwartzmanHealth Center Director / Nurse Administrator, 7 Bala Avenue Deret MusselmanDirector of Community Care and Tikvah(415) 688-4572. . Beth Etra and Jonathan AdlerSuzanne and James AisenbergFlossie AlbertJeremy BarnettDr. Atzmayim is intended to assist in transitioning to an independent living environment such as a college campus and developing the skills to select and engage in leisure activities at home. Thursday, April 2 They were fed and housed, and welcomed with a tour around our machaneh with our Tzevet (staff) member Noah Glickman. In the off-season, our beloved Chadar Ochel was expanded to accommodate our growing community. Ramah Day Camp's camper care team consists of educators and the Tikvah director, who has a background in special education. was an amazing experience. As Miryam Seid takes on the role of Executive Director, I couldnt be more optimistic about the future of camp. Yes, we shall go from strength to strength, with the right people leading us. With two $1.2 million PPP loans from the federal government, and $650,000 of a Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund (JCRIF) interest-free loan, we managed to survive a year without tuition dollars. Suite #103 Bala Cynwyd, PA 3:30 PM EDT. Camp Ramah in the Poconos created two Camper Readiness resources (Camper Readiness and Conversations Before Camp) to support and prepare parents and campers for overnight camp.As a complement, this guide is designed for parents/caregivers to assist in preparing themselves for a successful summer experience. Sidney and Ellen FriedmanDr. 7:00 PM EDT 9:30 AM EDT During these rotations, participants work on customer service skills, time management and teamwork. I start this report with Ramah Poconos because of two experiences that are among the summer's highlights. Amitzim campers live in accessible bunks with specially trained counselors and participate in an extensive camping program that includes swimming, a variety of electives, sports, Jewish cultural experiences, participation in all-camp programs and activities with other edot (divisions) throughout the day. Tochnit Avodah(Voc Ed)offers vocational training, socialization and a group living experience for young adults with learning, social, and developmental differences. Join Ramah Israel on a virtual tour of the shuk at night! All camper bunks have new roofs and we are close to competing our flooring, lighting, and bathroom renovation project for all camper cabins. Thursday, April 23 The Tikvah Program, founded in 2016 in Ramah Galims inaugural summer, is a two-week program for campers with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities. Transitions are all about going from one thing to another. Centrally located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, Ramah Day Camp is easily accessible to Philadelphia and its suburbs. 9:00 PM EDT Thursday, April 2 Elisheva Layman SalantTikvah Director(201) 218-8207. Sunday, May 10 Please pack bedding on top so beds can be made easily. The program is held at Ramah Daroms Kaplan Mitchell Retreat & Conference Center, a 122-acre facility in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A discussion with Ramah New England Jedi Masters Aryeh Kalender, Andy Weissfeld, and Josh Edelglass, Inside Kibbutz Ketura It is an opportunity for your child to experience 6 days filled with quintessential Ramah Poconos activities: friendship, learning and fun. These individuals work in different areas around camp, learning job skills, time management and teamwork, and enjoy traditional camp activities, such as swimming, boating, art and sports. 8:00 PM EDT Mindy and Jesse CivanSarah Waxman and Jacob CohenHannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn Memorial FoundationDr. All rights reserved. Ramah Nyack has a camper care team on staff, including a psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapist. We offer two arrival options please indicate your preference via the transportation form found in your. Wednesday, June 10 View calendar of all Reshet Ramah and Ramah College Network events here, Ramah Maariv Minyan The Atzmayim program provides a supportive framework for participants to interact with the general staff population, who serve as their role models. The Henry and Annette Gibson Tikvah Support Programis designed for campers with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and communication disorders. Gain / Loss snapshot unrealized market valuation. with Rabbi Joe Menashe, Executive Director of Ramah California. Look for additional camper readiness resources in future monthly newsletters. Participants in Maavar live in Beit Yedidim and participate in all the typical camp programming with the rest of their edah (division). I cant express how thankful I am for meeting the staff on camp, who welcomed us into their amazing community with open arms. Nancy Rothbard* and Dr. Brian BusheeDebbie Albert** and Glen FeinbergDrs. 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday, March 31 Elana Naftalin-KelmanTikvah Director(310) 476-8571. Want a taste of local history? 7:00 PM EDT While our campers come to us with varying diagnoses, they all have difficulty making and maintaining age-appropriate peer relationships. Campers ages 18-21 in the Tikvahprogram spend time each week participating in vocational opportunities, with an emphasis on developing and improving their independent living skills. The dig, funded by a $23,358 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant from the state, was conducted after artifacts related to Fort Hamilton, a fortress located at the site from 1755-1757, were recovered. Sunday, April 19 With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student, Political Hobbyism with Dr. Eitan Hersh 6:00 PM EDT Ramah Day Camp in Philadelphia is committed to providing a Jewish summer camp experience for campers ages 4-13 with social and developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning and processing differences, and anxiety disorders. Kabbalat Shabbat The Jewish Fast Day of Tisha BAv begins at sundown on Saturday, August 6th. Tikvah programs now operate in all Ramah camps across North America, offering the inspirational Ramah experience to Jewish children, teens, and young adults with a wide range of intellectual, developmental, or learning disabilities. 4:00 PM EDT The Amitzimedah is for campers ages 10-17 and consists of two four-week sessions. Take the Virtual Tour; FAQ'S; Current Families. They spent their mornings together as an edah, deep in leadership development, and of course, swimming. Phone: (781) 702-5290 . Your camper may travel to camp in your car. They brought fresh programing and shared insightful knowledge about their Jewish communities back home. Lawrence and Eva LevittDrs. They planned and executed an impactful Yom Yisrael, complete with a Shuk full of treats representing Israel's varieties in food and culture, a rocket-building and launching activity, and a recreation of the Dead Sea. 8:30 PM EDT Tzevet (counselors) will help campers unpack upon arrival. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on a case by case basis to ensure goodness of fit within the camp program. Our highly staffed and structured programmatic day offers participants various opportunities to learn and grow through real summer camp experiences within a safe, nurturing environment that promotes independence, social skills and self-confidence. Iron Chef with Ramah in the Rockies Special activities include kayaking, surfing, horseback riding, swimming, singing and dancing, rock climbing, Shabbat, overnights, havdalah on the beach, and bonding with friends. Thursday, April 23 Crip Camp Film Discussion Among other locations, they toured the Beit Am Gadol, Pinat Teva (Nature Corner), Tzad A (A-Side), and the Mirpeset (balcony) overlooking our Agam (lake). Hadracha session for first time counselors, run by Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care & Staff Development at Ramah Poconos. Would you like to meet new people in a meaningful way? Sunday, May 3 (Must pre-register!) Join Avidan Halivni and guests from Marom Berlin. Campers participate in classic camp activities, such as swimming, athletics, performing and visual arts, and outdoor adventure. The Tochnit Avodah Vocational Education Program is designed for young adults ages 18+ and gives them the opportunity to learn vocational skills at camp within our supportive, joyful Jewish community. Ramah Day Camp is a fun, dynamic and enriching summer camp experience for children entering pre-kindergarten through current 7th graders. Ramah Maariv Minyan To date, over eighty current or former campers with disabilities from across the US and Canada have participated in TikvahNet. Our Voc Ed Maavar participants continue to benefit from a higher level of support related to independent living skills, vocational experiences, and social interactions. Rather, we are inclusive because we're better for it, when we truly engage people with disabilities and differences and know definitively that they add to our community. Suite #103 For $18, you can opt to take a 4-session or 10-session course, bring along your own hevruta (learning partner), or get matched with someone new! Susan TecktielCamp Yofi Director(404) 531-0801. In addition, some participants from Tochnit Avodah move on to summer employment at camp and are provided with support, as are all staff who may benefit. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Camp Ramah in the Poconos operates under the auspices of the Jewish Theological Seminary and serves as the camping arm of the Conservative Movement of Judaism. Sunday, April 5 2:00 pm EDT Help familiarize your child with camp via our. to review the required camp forms and due dates. We could not be happier with the experience our kid had this summer. Camp Ohr Lanuat Ramah California is for families that have children with disabilities. With safe, sturdy bunk-beds and bed rails, ample cubby space, a covered porch, electricity and indoor bathroom and shower facilities, and newly installed large fans on every ceiling, your child will quickly learn to call their cabin home. Reuben and Diane RomirowskyMichal and Adam ScheerIlana Glazier and Dr. Lowell SchmeltzSuzanne and Jared ScloveMiryam and Adam SeidStacy and Matthew SeltzerSusie and Ken ShearThe Skier FoundationSusan and Richard StoneSusan Ganz and Howard SugarmanSarah and Jeff VogelJenifer and Martin WachsJuliet I. Spitzer and Philip WachsJoan WohlRabbi Lisa Malik and Dr. Abraham WynerRabbi Eric and Dava YanoffRobin and Greg ZappinAlan Zucker, *Member, Board of Directors**Current or Immediate Past President, Board of Directors*** Chairs, 2021 Annual Chai Campaign. 5:00 PM EDT All Rights Reserved. 2618 Upper Woods Road Lakewood, PA 18439 Call: (570) 798-2504 Sunday, May 17 Participants are valued members of Ramah Darom, enjoying all aspects of our Camp and Jewish community. 8:00 PM EDT Friday, April 3 Before Camp Overview; . Apply Today. As a part of our ongoing training, we brought Lindsay Fram, a sexual health consultant, and Pam Schuller, an inclusion advocate, comedian, and educator, to camp for two days. Our Mitbachon (programming kitchen space) was transformed by delicacies of the Middle East and Asia as Adeena and Tomer each took a week to run hands-on workshops in their area of expertise; Adeena brought us the flavors of Israel and Tomer the art of sushi making. Being a Mem.I.T. We are thrilled that you have chosen Camp Ramah in the Poconos for your child this summer. Junior Counselor Hadracha: Training in Camper Care 2021 includes $510,215 of fully forgiven 1st round of PPP loan. with Miles Greenspoon and Daniel Fischer, Ramah Nyack, Shirah With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. Ramah Shirah with Jeremy Stein Ramah Poconos! Facilities & Virtual Tour. 8:00 PM EDT Information about Bunk1 (how to access photos and email services) is also found in your Camp in Touch account. Additionally, most porches have been replaced with new Trex-style decking, and we continue to update bunks with this hardy design. Ramah Darom at Home Passover Programs Tuesday, May 19 Last summer, Ramah Day Camp had 20 Mem.I.T.s. 8:00 PM EDT They work closely with camp staff to provide appropriate support and accommodations to campers while maintaining ongoing and consistent communication with the parents, who are considered an integral part of our team. Palmer, MA 01069 Our machaneh (camp) exhibits warm Hachnasat Orchim (hospitality) in many ways throughout the kayitz (summer). Kalahari Poconos Pennsylvania (NEW) SUMMER 2021 TOUR - Water ParkKALAHARI WATERPARK POCONOS SUMMER 2021 TOUR : Indoor, Outdoor WaterParks, Arcades, Rooms, Lo. Year-round virtual Tikvah programming from our camps has included: Ramah Wisconsin - weekly "Shavua Tov" for Atzmayim participants, Ramah Poconos - weekly "hangouts" for Yedidim edah, Ramah New England - weekly "Shabbos Is Calling," including special holiday-themed celebrations, Ramah Darom - monthly Tikvah mifgashim (get-togethers), Ramah Vocational Training, January 2022 Update. The house was passed down through the Stroud family for generations, and later served multiple purposes such as: a hotel, apartments, and even the meeting place for the local chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution. 8:00 PM EDT. Call: (215) 885-8556. With Ramah California. The Tikvah Program serves children, teens, and young adults ages 10-23 with learning, emotional, and developmental disabilities. She is far more mature, responsible, self confident, and overall just a pleasure to be around. The Tikvah Program currently consisists of two tracks: Breira BRamah is a full session inclusion program for campers who need additional support. 12:30 pm EDT With thanks to our lay leadership, my colleagues, and the entire Camp Ramah in the Poconos and Ramah Day Camp Community, I wish us all the blessing of going from strength to strength, from the Beit Knesset to the Beit Midrash, from one good thing for the Jewish community to the next with love and gratitude. Campers in the Tikvah program enjoy swimming, hiking, sports, and arts and crafts, and also attend daily services, study Hebrew, and learn Jewish customs. Are you looking for Jewish learning opportunities during 2022? Stephanie StraussTikvah Director(215) 885-8556. During the 2021 season, we successfully piloted a new approach to inclusion we call Shiluv (integration) which is a continuation of gradual changes made to our programs over the last decade in ongoing dialogue with camper families and experts in special education.
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