Tuesday, April 7 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. Arnold and Susan BaskiesRisa and Michael BaskiesKathryn and Martin BirnDrs. Iron Chef with Ramah in the Rockies 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. Made possible by funding granted by the Stroudsburg Rotary, the virtual tour is easy to use. Monday Morning Movement 9:30 AM EDT . This experience provides young adults with learning, social, and developmental differences, an opportunity to participate in a vocational internship within the Tochnit Avodah (Voc-Ed) program, as well as recreational activities with Amitzim and other edot (divisions.) TikvahNet is the National Ramah Tikvah Networks virtual programming hub. 1206 Boston Providence Hwy, Suite 201 During these rotations, participants work on customer service skills, time management and teamwork. Kalahari Water Park Poconos (NEW) FULL TOUR - YouTube Join Ramah Tikvah Directors and guests for a discussion on the documentary. 8:00 PM EDT // ]]>. with Noah Solomon, lead singer of Soulfarm/musical guest of Ramah Nyack, My Jerusalem Kitchen Watch Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee: Coffee & Torah 8:00 PM EDT. With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. Likrat Shabbat with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky by family car. As much as camp benefits the children who experience it . Beth Etra and Jonathan AdlerSuzanne and James AisenbergFlossie AlbertJeremy BarnettDr. 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. A Virtual Retreat At camp, they are fully integrated with other Ramah campers and supported by both the Keshet staff and Ramah staff. 3:00 PM EDT (12 PM PT) 2618 Upper Woods Road Suite #103 Our. Ramah Darom at Home Passover Programs Nancy Rothbard* and Dr. Brian BusheeDebbie Albert** and Glen FeinbergDrs. Monday, April 6 Thank you to our beloved community for all you do to support us every day of every year. They live in staff housing with support staff and have opportunities to engage with each other and other staff members on a regular basis. Mindy and Jesse CivanSarah Waxman and Jacob CohenHannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn Memorial FoundationDr. 5:00 pm EDT 2:00 PM EDT Program goals include teaching independent living skills and modeling appropriate peer relationships and most importantly, having fun in the beautiful Ojai Valley. Ezra participants develop life and social/recreational skills through participation in age-appropriate camper and staff activities. The Tikvah Programat Camp Ramah in the Poconos offers children and young adults with special needs and their families a continuum of experiences and opportunities for growth in the areas of Jewish identity, socialization, independence and much more. Lakewood, PA Campers in this program require a higher level of support. Ramah Daroms Vocational Training Program is designed for participants ages 17-21. We also expanded to a 4K CCTV security system, secured stronger and more widespread WiFi for staff, installed a new holding tank for well water, painted many bunks, and replaced all lighting with LED bulbs. Carole and Bruce BogdanoffThe Bramson Family*Dr. Harvey and Joan BucholtzJudy and Jerry CaplanDrs. Join Zach Usmani, the Director of Camper Care at Ramah in the Rockies, to learn tools that will help you be more effective as a counselor and educator. Monday, April 27 Friday, April 3 The first was a half-court basketball game featuring Amitzim (campers with disabilities) and their counselors. 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. 7:30 PM EDT Families will say goodbye to their children upon check in and do not participate in unpacking. 5:00 PM EDT A bus counselor will accompany campers to camp. The Moreshet Ramah Legacy Society recognizes the members who ensure the future of Camp Ramah in the Poconos, Ramah Day Camp, and our Tikvah programs by making a commitment in their estate plan to contribute to Camp Ramahs permanent endowment. Camp Ramah in the Poconos takes pride in our value of taking care of other peoples children. Sunday, April 5 Hosted by National Ramah. Help familiarize your child with camp via our Virtual Tour. Tuesday, May 19 All Rights Reserved. Monday, April 13 Campers receive additional staff supervision and participate in the day-to-day life of their eidah (age group), which enhances our entire camp community. 4:00 PM EDT 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. Lunch & Learn The highly structured day offers various opportunities to learn and grow through real camp experience. Diversity in our Ramah communities benefits the entire Ramah community by fostering an appreciation for individual differences. 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. Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Hockey, Softball, Soccer, Running, Fitness, Zumba, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Archery, Pickleball, Ga-Ga, Ceramics, Calligraphy, Fimo, Jewelry, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery, Silk Painting, Glass Painting, Macrame, Drawing & Painting, Mosaics, Stained Glass, Screen Printing, Paper Mach, Collage, Decoupage, Crayon Art, Printmaking, Paper cutting. Apply Today. Megilat Rut Junior Counselor Hadracha: Training in Camper Care Click here to meet the Board of Directors. 7:00 PM EDT 19004 Barry and Nancy ConcoolJudy Groner and Ronald EisenbergBruce and Jo Ann Chalal EnglemanDr. 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. Click, for a sample daily schedule of our Taste program and. All rights reserved. 2618 Upper Woods Road The Ramah Israel Bike Ride and Hiking Trip is a fully supported, seven-day ride or hike through southern Israel that raises funds to support Ramah programs for children, teens and young adults with disabilities. Tochnit Avodah(Voc Ed)offers vocational training, socialization and a group living experience for young adults with learning, social, and developmental differences. Thursday, April 2 Friday, May 1 The bunk is equipped with air-conditioning and the staff-to-camper ratio is higher than in a typical bunk. 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday, June 3 Ramah Nyack has a camper care team on staff, including a psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapist. 9:00 PM EDT We cant wait to welcome your campers to Ramah Poconos on August 1st! Global Nosh N Learn with Avidan Halivni & Marom Berlin 6:15 PM EDT 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. Keren and Aryeh LebeauCara LevinsonDr. 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. And its a joy to complete this transition with someone who will undoubtedly be a strength to this organization, Miryam Seid. Bruchim HaBaim! If you select the blue front door, you'll be taken to a view of the "Entrance Hall." 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. Always inspired by Rabbi Joels words of Torah, I want to acknowledge his remarkable contributions to Camp Ramah in the Poconos and thank him for motivating and exciting so many of us about camp, about Judaism, and about being the best human beings we can be. For nearly 50 years, Camp Ramah in Wisconsin has proudly welcomed campers with unique challenges and disabilities as part of Tikvah and Atzmayim. Suite #103 They work closely with camp staff to support all campers. They sleep in a separate bunk and have dedicated Tikvah staff. Flying Fox is an organization in Melbourne, Australia with a mission to build connections between people with disabilities and the community through the power of fun. Taste of Ramah 2022: Updates and Reminders - Constant Contact Come and join us for an energizing workout session with Ilana Milstein, certified personal trainer and Ramah Berkshires parent. 8:00 PM EDT We did what we could with what we had, reopening our in-person programs is 2021 in COVID-sensitive environments, due to capital expenditures allowing this to occur. RDC Philly is a dynamic and enriching camp experience for campers entering pre-K through current 7th graders. Some of these spectacular 8th and 9th graders have been coming to camp since they were 4 years old, and for others this was their first summer. 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. 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 2021 Chai campaign supported scholarships, programming, operations and capital improvements for Summer 2022. The Jewish Fast Day of Tisha BAv begins at sundown on Saturday, August 6th. July 16, 2019. He loved hearing Hebrew around him. Additionally, in order to accommodate families who wish to participate in daily minyanim at home, we have shifted our pick-up time on Sunday to 12:30 EDT. Ramah Day Camp is a fun, dynamic and enriching summer camp experience for children entering pre-kindergarten through current 7th graders. Elisheva Layman SalantTikvah Director(201) 218-8207. to review the required camp forms and due dates. Workout with Personal Trainer The Shabbaton includes programming designed specifically for parents, children and teens with learning and developmental differences, and their siblings. We plan to continue this successful partnership and bring a few volunteers over each year! 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. A special thank you to our 2021 Chai Society members. Currently serving campers with a wide range of needs, including developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning differences, and neurological impairments, we are continuously innovating to develop new opportunities and experiences for our campers and their families. 9:30 AM EDT Fitness with Daniel Malka Monday, May 11 Wednesday, May 13 We held community virtual town halls to explain our decision process and show our financial predicament, facing a $2.6 million dollar loss. 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. 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. In keeping with Ramah New Englands longstanding commitment to inclusion, the Ramah Day Camp of Greater Washington, D.C.works with families to include campers with disabilities. Our Ramah Tikvah programs vary widely in their size, structure, and the support needs of their campers, but all strive to integrate campers with disabilities into the wider camp community. Each camper is integrated into the ongoing activities of the camp according to his or her abilities. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with support and accommodations as needed. Zoom PW: kayitz2020, Ramah Maariv Minyan 7:00 PM EDT 19004. 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. Tuesday, May 26 Each kayitz we strive to improve our specialty programming for chanichim and tzevet at camp. Camp Ohr Lanuat Ramah California is for families that have children with disabilities. 2:00 PM EDT 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. All Rights Reserved. Monday, April 27 Our campers enjoy a summer of growth, exploration, excitement, friendships, learning, community, and lots and lots of fun! 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. Join Ramah California senior staff for a Tzevet Book Club, discussing the Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. 6:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM EDT Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The second are his descendants, that is, My little Rashiim, the chanichim (campers), who would answer my questions. Lindsays time with us was invaluable in our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone at camp. Flying Fox runs multiple weeklong camps each year as well as various Shabbatons. Kikar Dancing with Ramah Wisconsin! Transitions are all about going from one thing to another. All Rights Reserved. 8:30 PM EDT 4 and 7 week sessions. Elana Naftalin-KelmanTikvah Director(310) 476-8571. Additionally, most porches have been replaced with new Trex-style decking, and we continue to update bunks with this hardy design. Wednesday, June 10 Campers participate in classic camp activities, such as swimming, athletics, performing and visual arts, and outdoor adventure. 2:00 pm EDT Call: (570) 798-2504, 7 Bala Avenue 8:00 PM EDT 3:30 PM EDT. Every season we work hard to actively invest in our grounds and improving our facilities so that they may strengthen from year to year. 18439 Join on Zoom for a musical maariv service with Rabbi Joel Seltzer and other musical guests! Monday, April 13 Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) The Psychology of Relationship Building: Tools for working with younger chalutzim 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. All Rights Reserved. Read more, Lauren MindelDirector of Camper Care and Inclusion(312) 606-9316. Phone: (413) 283-9771 All Rights Reserved. The virtual tour was announced on June 29 and is maintained by MCHA staff. Join Ramah Canada for a hadracha training. Masa Israel Teaching Fellows will answer questions about what this year has been like. 9:00 PM EDT 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. The Atzmayim program provides a supportive framework for participants to interact with the general staff population, who serve as their role models. Sara SchonwetterTikvah Support Program Director(470) 381-4016. The program is held at Ramah Daroms Kaplan Mitchell Retreat & Conference Center, a 122-acre facility in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. with Dani Nurick, Ramah Nyack, Trivia Night Wednesday, April 1 document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. 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. We recognize that sending your child to camp for the first time means you may have questions, and we are here to help. with Miles Greenspoon and Daniel Fischer, Ramah Nyack, ZOOMba As usual, Rashi understands exactly how I feel. Through individualized approach and support by highly skilled staff, campers build friendships, gain a sense of autonomy, develop independent living skills, learn problem-solving skills, grow as members of the Ramah Darom community, and most importantly, have fun! 9:30 PM EDT (8:30 pm CT) The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. Reshet Ramah 2023. Fax: (781) 702-5239, 39 Bennett Street Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with their peer group with support and accommodations as needed. 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 Maariv Minyan Lawrence and Eva LevittDrs. To date, over eighty current or former campers with disabilities from across the US and Canada have participated in TikvahNet. Q&A with Mike Sweetney, former NBA player and mental health advocate, Ramah Maariv Minyan Luggage will travel to camp with campers, either on the bus or in your car. Wednesday, April 1 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. 2:00 PM EDT Events | Reshet Ramah 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.