9:30 PM EDT (8:30 pm CT) Many campers and staff arrived at camp and found new, safer flooring, too. [CDATA[ if(/Android|webOS|iPhone|iPad|iPod|BlackBerry/i.test(navigator.userAgent)){ window.location = 'https://tours.829llc.com/ramah_poconos'; } $(window).resize(function() { var window_height = $(window).height(); if (window_height > 250) { $('#tour_frame').height(window_height-240); } Directions to camp can be found in the camper handbook in your Camp in Touch account. Arthur* and Ella Feldman and the Sitchin Foundation Dr. Amy J. GoldbergTerri Hartman* and Bruce GoldbergLaura Sklar and Daniel GoldsteinDavid and Pearl Graub Goldstein and FamilyHarold Grinspoon FoundationDonna Goldblum Haas and David I. HaasDr. Voc Ed Maavar is a transition program for young adults that bridges our camper and vocational programs. A Virtual Tour of Machaneh Yehuda Monday Morning Movement Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Campers in this program require a higher level of support. has information about our program and structure, as well as helpful suggestions regarding skills to practice that encourage independence and collaboration in the camp environment. 6:00 PM EDT Read Ramah Vocational Training, January 2022 Update. Bala Cynwyd, PA The close relationships they created with campers was unparalleled, and 90% of eligible Mem.I.Ts have applied to be on tzevet for Kayitz 2023. with Jacob Cytryn, Executive Director, Ramah Wisconsin, Pre-Shabbat Singing Junior Counselor Hadracha: Training in Camper Care with Miles Greenspoon and Daniel Fischer, Ramah Nyack, ZOOMba Program goals include preparing young adults for independent living and teaching them employment-related skills. During these rotations, participants work on customer service skills, time management and teamwork. The second are his descendants, that is, My little Rashiim, the chanichim (campers), who would answer my questions. The first was a half-court basketball game featuring Amitzim (campers with disabilities) and their counselors. 1206 Boston Providence Hwy, Suite 201 Zoom PW: kayitz2020, Ramah Maariv Minyan Ramah Maariv Minyan The program is held at Ramah Daroms Kaplan Mitchell Retreat & Conference Center, a 122-acre facility in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Singing around the campfire, movie nights, celebrating Shabbat together, watching camp musicals and swimming in the lake were just some of the experiences that made this experience so special. Ramah Daroms Tzevet Tzmicha Program is designed for members of the staff who would be most successful in their assigned jobs in Camp with additional support. Kikar Dancing with Ramah Wisconsin! With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. Parent Preparation for Camp! 8:00 PM EDT Our inclusion program offers campers an opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of our camp program while living and learning with their neurotypical peers and receiving varying levels of support. July 16, 2019. Tuesday, April 28 Sunday, May 24 Sara SchonwetterTikvah Support Program Director(470) 381-4016. Forms . with Noah Solomon, lead singer of Soulfarm/musical guest of Ramah Nyack, My Jerusalem Kitchen 7:00 PM EDT 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. Ramah Day Camp is a Jewish day camp in Elkins Park for kids and teens in the Philadelphia area. Families will say goodbye to their children upon check in and do not participate in unpacking. Tzevet Game Night with Ramah Wisconsin Additionally, most porches have been replaced with new Trex-style decking, and we continue to update bunks with this hardy design. 9:00 PM EDT Norwood, MA 02062 JoinRabbi Josh Warshawsky, Ramah alum and nationally touring Jewish musician, for songs to welcome Shabbat. 4:00 PM EDT 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. All Rights Reserved. Beth Etra and Jonathan AdlerSuzanne and James AisenbergFlossie AlbertJeremy BarnettDr. Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzhak; who despite having been gone from this world for over 900 years, continues to offer me, and countless others, insight into our Torah and our lives. Wednesday, May 27 2618 Upper Woods Road This years theme is From Strength to Strength , and it reflects how we are feeling as an organization; grateful for a wonderful chapter, and incredibly excited about continuing our positive momentum at Ramah Day Camp and Camp Ramah in the Poconos, continuing to deepen our impact upon the Jewish lives of our campers, staff, and their families. Participants are placed in an internship where they work to contribute to our larger camp community and develop a broad range of skills that can be utilized and transferred to a variety of settings. Join Avidan Halivni and guests from Marom Berlin. 6:15 PM EDT Bala Cynwyd, PA Sunday, May 3 In addition to the leadership in their work placement(s), they are also supported by a shared job coach to assist with time management, job performance, and social facilitation among peers. Charles and Rachel KormanMary and Nathan RellesLauren and Matt* TanzerJudith & David Wachs Family Foundation, Inc.Diane and Michael** Wachs and Family, Dr. Rachel and Avi AbelDr. SUMMER 2023 Enroll Today Enroll Today. Wednesday, April 29 Thank you to our beloved community for all you do to support us every day of every year. They spent their mornings together as an edah, deep in leadership development, and of course, swimming. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with support and accommodations as needed. Camp Ohr Lanuat Ramah California is for families that have children with disabilities. Tuesday, May 26 Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) Tuesday, April 28 Our machaneh (camp) exhibits warm Hachnasat Orchim (hospitality) in many ways throughout the kayitz (summer). 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The second 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. Sherri* and Daniel CohenMarlene and Jonathon GraubMelissa and Steven Friedman, Debra Lacks, Jeremy and Dana LacksJoyce and Frank PodietzHila Reichman and Josh Podietz*Dina and Dan RellesJamie and Jesse RichmanJill* and Brian RosenAli and Lee* Sussman and FamilyElanah and Stewart* UretskyRabbi Rachel M. Kobrin and Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Nona AbramsAnonymousAmy BrewsteinSara BucholtzKaren and Darryl CaplanSusan Styler DeLong and Rob DeLongDebra and Harris DevorJulie and Daniel FeinAbbey and David GanczMicaela and Rick* GoldThe Garten FamilyJudith, Roger, Jonathan, and Joshua HessAmy and David KritzEmily and Michael LandsburgSharon and Jonathan LevinThe Lewis Lyons FoundationDr. The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. Ramah Day Camp's camper care team consists of educators and the Tikvah director, who has a background in special education. Participants should be fully independent, self-sufficient and able to complete work tasks in their position(s) around Camp with minimal assistance. Sunday, April 19 We are rapidly growing: in 2021 we had 7 mishlachat, and in 2022 we were lucky to have 16. What it Means to be a Leader Today Tzevet Limmud with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz They brought fresh programing and shared insightful knowledge about their Jewish communities back home. Participants worked in areas around camp such as Mitbachon (cooking), Tzorchaniya (mailroom), Omanut (Art), Chadar Ochel (dining hall) & Shira/Rikkud (music & Dance). Wednesday, June 10 Campers enroll through Keshet and are provided additional support through the organization. Arnold and Susan BaskiesRisa and Michael BaskiesKathryn and Martin BirnDrs. 8:00 PM EDT He loved what he made in ceramics and sewing. Sunday, May 17 Wednesday, May 20 Our campers enjoy a summer of growth, exploration, excitement, friendships, learning, community, and lots and lots of fun! 2:00 PM EDT The 2021 Chai campaign supported scholarships, programming, operations and capital improvements for Summer 2022. 2022 includes $714,304 of fully forgiven 2nd round of PPP loan. Lakewood, PA Flying Fox runs multiple weeklong camps each year as well as various Shabbatons. Camp Ramah in the Poconos is a Pennsylvania overnight Jewish summer camp for kids and teens. During workshops with staff and campers, Lindsay led important conversations on the creation of safe and inclusive spaces and worked with our tzevet regarding their important role in creating a safe and healthy environment for each of our campers. Wednesday, May 6 Shiluv provides opportunities for campers with various types of challenges and disabilities to live in cabins with their peers. Workout with Personal Trainer Musical Maariv with Rabbi Joel Seltzer We serve a variety of campers, including those with ADHD, anxiety, autism, communication disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities. Wednesday, April 22 Luggage will travel to camp with campers, either on the bus or in your car. Friday, May 8 Ramah Program Incubator 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. 2:00 PM EDT Sunday, April 26 with Miles Greenspoon and Daniel Fischer, Ramah Nyack, Shirah 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. Pesach Shiur Participants are staff members who contribute to the camp kehillah (community) while receiving the additional guidance and oversight to ensure their success in their summer roles. This past summer we were thrilled to invite two special guests from Israel to spice up our Culinary Arts program: award-winning cookbook author Adeena Sussman, and a beloved former Mishlachat member, Tomer Perets. Monday, April 13 Deret MusselmanDirector of Community Care and Tikvah(415) 688-4572. Chai Society members donated a minimum of $1,800 in fiscal year 2022. Join Ramah Canada for a hadracha training on present-day leadership. Also, the relationships you biuild with your campers and the friends you make with Mem.I.Ts are so special, youll just want to keep coming back! Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on a case by case basis to ensure goodness of fit within the camp program. Taste of Ramah is intended to be the first step toward what we hope will be a life-long journey with the Ramah Poconos community. Suite #103 Monday, April 6 7:00 PM EDT Look for additional camper readiness resources in future monthly newsletters. These four young adults added so much value to our Tikvah program and overall community. Ramah Daroms Vocational Training Program is designed for participants ages 17-21. Masa Israel Teaching Fellows will answer questions about what this year has been like. Ramah Poconos! 12:00 PM EDT Hosted by National Ramah. The program is designed for campers who require a higher need of support and may be diagnosed with intellectual or developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and neurological impairments. Global Nosh N Learn with Avidan Halivni & Marom Berlin Virtual Tour Explore Now. Kalahari Poconos Pennsylvania (NEW) SUMMER 2021 TOUR - Water ParkKALAHARI WATERPARK POCONOS SUMMER 2021 TOUR : Indoor, Outdoor WaterParks, Arcades, Rooms, Lo. Campers in this program require a higher level of support. Monday, April 27 The Psychology of Relationship Building: Tools for working with younger chalutzim Crip Camp Film Discussion Everyone at Ramah was filled with excitement and vibrancy which energized the atmosphere of camp, and made everyday an unforgettable experience that I will forever be grateful for., - Teegan and Liad, Yedidim Madrichim 2022. They are accompanied to activities by their Amitzim staff and enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, sports, electives, Jewish education, Israeli culture, Shabbat and are included in chugim (electives) and activities with other edot (divisions.). Ramah Nyack has a camper care team on staff, including a psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapist. Elisheva Layman SalantTikvah Director(201) 218-8207. Final COVID-19 details, including protocols and additional items required by campers, will be shared closer to the start of camp. Tuesday, April 28 Courses are designed for Jewish learners of all levels, and Project Zug is open to Ramahniks and USY alumni ages 15 and up. The Tikvah Programis a six-week program for teens with developmental disabilities, ages 12-22. Lakewood, PA 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. We a proud to have a heated pool, as well as a lake, offering campers the largest variety of waterfront experiences, including paddle-boards, kayaks, row boats, sail boats, and inflatables a water trampoline, slide, and bouldering wall. Are you looking for Jewish learning opportunities during 2022? Stroud Mansion was built in 1795 by Colonel Jacob Stroud for his eldest son, John Stroud, Amy Leiser told the Pocono . 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. I would ask a sheilah, and they would offer their Tshuvah, and quite often, their personal insight would create a moment of inspiration and deep teaching for our entire camp community. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. Come and join us for an energizing workout session with Ilana Milstein, certified personal trainer and Ramah Berkshires parent. Campers receive additional staff supervision and participate in the day-to-day life of their eidah (age group), which enhances our entire camp community. Ezra participants develop life and social/recreational skills through participation in age-appropriate camper and staff activities. Hadracha session for first time counselors, run by Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care & Staff Development at Ramah Poconos. Monday, May 4 Twice a week they manage and run Yedibean, a coffee shop for Camp staff. At camp, they are fully integrated with other Ramah campers and supported by both the Keshet staff and Ramah staff. Barry and Nancy ConcoolJudy Groner and Ronald EisenbergBruce and Jo Ann Chalal EnglemanDr. The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. The Shabbaton creates a unique, supportive community where everyone is not only accepted, but truly celebrated. Call: (215) 885-8556. Diversity in our Ramah communities benefits the entire Ramah community by fostering an appreciation for individual differences. Monday, April 27 The Tikvah Support Program enhances the entire camp, enabling us to teach our campers by experiencing what it means to live in a truly inclusive Jewish community. A Virtual Tour of Machaneh Yehuda Sunday, May 10 12:00 PM EDT Join Ramah Israel on a virtual tour of the shuk at night! 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. Our beautiful outdoor campus, with its expansive lawns, fields . Children may attend camp for a four-week or eight-week session. 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. Simply log on to monroehistorical.org/virtualtour.html , and select from the interactive circle or arrow icons superimposed on the exterior of the image of the Stroud Mansion. Thursday, April 30 7:30 PM EDT Campers in the Tikvah program enjoy swimming, hiking, sports, and arts and crafts, and also attend daily services, study Hebrew, and learn Jewish customs. And you our community found the strength and took the steps to support our organization by donating almost a half a million dollars and rolling over almost one million dollars in tuition to Summer 2021. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. All Rights Reserved. The Atzmayim program provides a supportive framework for participants to interact with the general staff population, who serve as their role models. Call: (215) 885-8556. In the off-season, our beloved Chadar Ochel was expanded to accommodate our growing community. Ramah Nyackis committed to the value of inclusion, founded in the Jewish ideal that teaches that we are all created Btzelem Elohim, in Gods image. Sing along with Rabbi Josh to welcome Shabbat and get in the mood for Pesach. We could not be happier with the experience our kid had this summer. 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. 3:00 PM EDT (12 PM PT) His decade-plus tenure at camp has put us on solid footing with enrollment, development, and an eye to the next chapter in this organizations history. 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 bus departs in the morning from Temple Har Zion in Penn Valley at 10:00am EDT. We cant wait to welcome your campers to Ramah Poconos on August 1st! Our families come to camp for a long weekend to enjoy community, respite and the magic of summer camping. Enjoy a summer of growth, exploration, and lots and lots of fun! The Jewish Fast Day of Tisha BAv begins at sundown on Saturday, August 6th. Palmer, MA 01069 Please pack bedding on top so beds can be made easily. All Rights Reserved. The blessing is being able to go from one thing that helps the Jewish people, to another. Friday, April 24 18439 They sleep in a separate bunk and have dedicated Tikvah staff. Lawrence and Eva LevittDrs. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program. And, while our federal PPP loans were forgiven, we do still need to pay back the JCRIF loan in full by first quarter of 2024. Hosted by National Ramah. 2021 includes $510,215 of fully forgiven 1st round of PPP loan. Join on Zoom for camp style Harkadah dancing! Among other locations, they toured the Beit Am Gadol, Pinat Teva (Nature Corner), Tzad A . An introduction to sleep-away camp, our 6-day program will give your camper a 'taste' of everything the Ramah experience has to offer, including sports, arts, bunk activities, and a joyous camp shabbat. He loved the moments when the camp was loud (example: banging elbows on the table for birkat hamazon) when he typically gets stressed in loud noises. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with their peer group with support and accommodations as needed. 5:00 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. We hope to include participants from all time zones: 2 pm Eastern time / 1 pm Central / 12 MT / 11 am Pacific / 8 PM Berlin / 9 PM Israel. Please reach out to Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care and Staff Development, with any questions. At Ramah, campers with disabilities have many opportunities to connect and participate in activities throughout camp. Individualized Support is provided for camper-age children and teens who live in and participate in the daily activities of a typical bunk. Pre-Shabbat Singing In addition to the information in this email, we invite you to join us for our New Camper Orientation on May 9th at 7:30pm. 8:00 PM EDT, Daf Yomi Shiur Thursday, April 30 Join on Zoom for a musical maariv service with Rabbi Joel Seltzer and other musical guests! They live in staff housing with support staff and have opportunities to engage with each other and other staff members on a regular basis. This week, we welcomed the adat ha-Bogrim from Ramah Poconos, for a brief overnight respite on their long journey from the Poconos to Boston. Ramah Maariv Minyan From 1-session to full summer, experience an unforgettable summer filled with sports, music, arts, outdoor adventure, and friendships - all within a vibrant, fun, joyful, and caring Jewish community. With millions of dollars invested over the past ten years (over 2 million dollars of capital improvements in the last three years alone!) 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. Tzevet Book Club Want a taste of local history? Fax: (413) 283-6661, Ramah New England. 3:30 PM EDT. Tuesday, April 7 Tuesday, May 12 All rights reserved. Director of Camper Care and Staff Development. 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