Programs April 12-14, Monday Morning Movement Countdown to kayitz. Call: (570) 798-2504, 7 Bala Avenue 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! Help familiarize your child with camp via our. Keren and Aryeh LebeauCara LevinsonDr. Baker***Vivian and Andrew* BarnettDr. The Jewish Fast Day of Tisha BAv begins at sundown on Saturday, August 6th. Are you looking for Jewish learning opportunities during 2022? Last summer, Ramah Day Camp had 20 Mem.I.T.s. Monday, April 27 July 16, 2019. . Wednesday, April 1 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. Families are asked to pick up campers at 12:30pm EDT at camp. Monday, April 27 At Ramah, my child really could be himself. 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. All Rights Reserved. For eleven summers as mnahel of Camp Ramah in the Poconos, I had the honor of delivering a Dvar Torah every Friday night; the vast majority of which took place in the Beit Knesset overlooking the lake. The bunk is equipped with air-conditioning and the staff-to-camper ratio is higher than in a typical bunk. The Gesher porch was renovated in memory of Missy Stein zl, and Gesher campers spent many hours learning, singing, and reminiscing from the comfort of its new design. 7:00 PM EDT Join Ramah Tikvah Directors and guests for a discussion on the documentary. 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. 8:00 PM EDT, Ramah Maariv Minyan 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. 6:15 PM EDT 12:30 pm EDT 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! RDC Philly is a dynamic and enriching camp experience for campers entering pre-K through current 7th graders. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with their peer group with support and accommodations as needed. Our Tikvah Residential Program, or Yedidim, is for teenagers ages 13-17. 8:15 PM EDT You will also find our camper handbook that provides information on many helpful topics including communication and packages. Thursday, April 2 2022. All are welcome to join Ramah Israel and Zikaron BaSalon for a Virtual Yom Hashoah Ceremony, bringing together Dov Landau, Shoah survivor, and Ramah Israel educators with Ramah families from all over the world. Workout with Personal Trainer He loved what he made in ceramics and sewing. With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. Ramah . Enjoy a summer of growth, exploration, and lots and lots of fun! They sleep in a separate bunk and have dedicated Tikvah staff. 8:00 PM EDT Here are the courses youll be able to choose from: The deadline to register is February 15, 2022 and the link is here: https://form.jotform.com/220114546377049, Reshet Ramah is supported by generous grants from The AVI CHAI Foundation and the Maimonides Fund. Campers receive additional staff supervision and participate in the day-to-day life of their eidah (age group), which enhances our entire camp community. Kalahari Poconos Pennsylvania (NEW) SUMMER 2021 TOUR - Water ParkKALAHARI WATERPARK POCONOS SUMMER 2021 TOUR : Indoor, Outdoor WaterParks, Arcades, Rooms, Lo. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. 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. 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. Chancellor Eisen was at Camp Ramah in Northern California this summer, where he met with campers in the oldest age group. 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. 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. Our Dining Hall comfortably seats 600 people; and our entire camp loves coming together in our outdoor . Pesach Shiur Monday Morning Movement The Shabbaton creates a unique, supportive community where everyone is not only accepted, but truly celebrated. They brought fresh programing and shared insightful knowledge about their Jewish communities back home. 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. It is important to pack with your children so campers are familiar with the items they are bringing to camp, and know where to find them. Elisheva Layman SalantTikvah Director(201) 218-8207. 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. 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. Many campers and staff arrived at camp and found new, safer flooring, too. All Rights Reserved. Special activities include kayaking, surfing, horseback riding, swimming, singing and dancing, rock climbing, Shabbat, overnights, havdalah on the beach, and bonding with friends. Ramah Remembers: Yom HaShoah Ceremony Mindy and Jesse CivanSarah Waxman and Jacob CohenHannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn Memorial FoundationDr. 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. During her time with us we saw the staff connect with her and commit to making our community an increasingly inclusive environment. Call: (570) 798-2504, 7 Bala Avenue Suite #103 Ramah Daroms Vocational Training Program is designed for participants ages 17-21. Why Ramah Day Camp Facilities & Virtual Tour. Please reach out to Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care and Staff Development, with any questions. Wednesday, April 22 3:00 PM EDT 2:00 pm EDT Campers in Breira live in a bunk, side-by-side with their same age peers. Please find a packing list specific to Taste of Ramah. JoinRabbi Josh Warshawsky, Ramah alum and nationally touring Jewish musician, for songs to welcome Shabbat. 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. 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. Program goals include preparing young adults for independent living and teaching them employment-related skills. And so, in this, my final Annual Report as Executive Director, I thought it would be appropriate to quote from Rashi, one of my favorite thought partners over the years. Sunday, May 10 The Shabbaton includes programming designed specifically for parents, children and teens with learning and developmental differences, and their siblings. Lakewood, PA 18439 What it Means to be a Leader Today Fitness with Daniel Malka Phone: (781) 702-5290 Bruchim HaBaim: Ramah Poconos! - Camp Ramah 4:00 PM EDT The blessing is being able to go from one thing that helps the Jewish people, to another. Last summer I worked with young kids and while sometimes it tested my patience, I really grew from the experience, and I now know how to handle stressful situations better. Heather Bogdanoff Baker and Felix BakerRachel Gross* and H.P. As a part of a cohort, our vocational education participants meet several times a week to engage in life skills training, social skills training, and Jewish learning together. Programs have included topics such as healthy living, money management, and job interviews, as well as social activities such as game nights and cooking classes. They built a strong community for themselves, but truly helped create a life-changing summer for the chanichim (campers). Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. with Rabbi Joe Menashe, Executive Director of Ramah California. 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. The Atzmayim program provides a supportive framework for participants to interact with the general staff population, who serve as their role models. 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. with Jacob Cytryn, Executive Director, Ramah Wisconsin, Pre-Shabbat Singing Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) Campers receive additional support and accommodations as needed to assist them to successfully participate in the full range of camp activities. Hadracha session for first time counselors, run by Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care & Staff Development at Ramah Poconos. Bruchim HaBaim! Participants receive job training experience in a number of service areas both in and outside of camp. 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! Monday, April 13 Yedidim offers campers the complete scope of Camp Ramahs activities within a supported environment, providing the tools they need to successfully navigate daily living activities and the social aspects of camp. They were fed and housed, and welcomed with a tour around our machaneh with our Tzevet (staff) member Noah Glickman. Wednesday, May 27 Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Facilities & Virtual Tour 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 3:00 PM EDT (12 PM PT) 8:00 PM EDT The Tikvah Program currently consisists of two tracks: Breira BRamah is a full session inclusion program for campers who need additional support. 8:00 PM EDT. Tuesday, April 7 Tuesday, April 28 Join Ramah New Englands Simon Luxemburg, Pamela Kekst & Emma Neusner for a Ramah Program Incubator. Monday, May 4 Welcome Back; Dates & Rates; Before Camp. Bala Cynwyd, PA Directions to camp can be found in the camper handbook in your Camp in Touch account. 4 and 7 week sessions. All three counselors in the bunk are specially trained to support all of the campers within the bunk. JoinRabbi Josh Warshawsky, Ramah alum and nationally touring Jewish musician, for songs to welcome Shabbat. Ramah Day Camp | Facilities & Virtual Tour Our Ezra staff come to camp to work, learn and play as part of our summer staff community. Palmer, MA 01069 Sunday, April 5 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. 1206 Boston Providence Hwy, Suite 201 5:00 PM EDT * Variance Explanation for other:2021 includes $510,215 of fully forgiven 1st round of PPP loan2022 includes $714,304 of fully forgiven 2nd round of PPP loan, Gain / Loss snapshot unrealized market valuation- 2021 includes a $93,392 increase in investment value-2022 includes a $339,967 decrease in investment value. 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. 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. Click here to meet the Board of Directors. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program. We offer two arrival options please indicate your preference via the transportation form found in your. Campers participate in classic camp activities, such as swimming, athletics, performing and visual arts, and outdoor adventure. 8:00 PM EDT, Q&A with Mike Sweetney Through Shaar, we are elevating hebrew learning to an unprecedented level, embedding this unique program into a a camp experience already filled with endless fun and memories. Friday, April 3 Help familiarize your child with camp via our Virtual Tour. Download the Ramah Shiron and sing along! Our beautiful outdoor campus, with its expansive lawns, fields . In 2019, the mansion was the site of an archaeological dig led by Dr. Jonathan Burns of Juniata College. Join Rabbi Eliav Bock, Director of Ramah in the Rockies. The Tikvah Program at Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an integral part of our camp and enhances the entire community. 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.