Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to attend, and all Jewish families are welcome. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with their peer group with support and accommodations as needed. Being a Mem.I.T. The virtual tour was announced on June 29 and is maintained by MCHA staff. Monday, April 20 Our families come to camp for a long weekend to enjoy community, respite and the magic of summer camping. 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. Take the Virtual Tour; FAQ'S; Current Families. Monday, April 6 Ramah Day Camp | Ramah Day Camp | Home 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. 8:00 PM EDT Campers in Breira live in a bunk, side-by-side with their same age peers. with Ramah Israel, Lunch & Limmud TikvahNet also regularly welcomes guest speakers, including personal trainers who offer accessible fitness classes, and representatives from companies that recruit employees with disabilities. Sunday, May 3 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. They live in staff housing with support staff and have opportunities to engage with each other and other staff members on a regular basis. Suite #103 Programs take place several times a month on Zoom. This past summer, we were lucky to have four volunteers join us at camp in our Tikvah program. As the day camp grows in years to come, Ramah Day Camp is committed to expanding opportunities for campers with disabilities. 8:00 PM EDT Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with support and accommodations as needed. 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. 8:00 PM EDT, Daf Yomi Shiur 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. Monday Morning Movement Why Ramah Day Camp Facilities & Virtual Tour. [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); } 7:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM EDT Tour this historical Poconos mansion from just about anywhere - USA Today Leonard and Judy GallerBeth Gansky and FamilyIlene and Jonathan GershenJudy and David GilbergMichal* Wachs and Daniel GoldPeggy and Louis GoldRachel and Jeremy GoldbergSandra and Michael GoldbergDrs. A bus counselor will accompany campers to camp. 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. Atzmayim, the Hebrew word for independent, is designed to strengthen social and vocational skills in participants with challenges and disabilities who are in their late teens and early twenties. 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. Deret MusselmanDirector of Community Care and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(650) 419-1340. Program goals include preparing young adults for independent living and teaching them employment-related skills. // Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Home Tuesday, May 19 Our Voc Ed Maavar participants continue to benefit from a higher level of support related to independent living skills, vocational experiences, and social interactions. 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. Lakewood, PA The iconic place that represents Camp Ramah in the Poconos, our outdoor amphitheater. Call: (215) 885-8556. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. We are rapidly growing: in 2021 we had 7 mishlachat, and in 2022 we were lucky to have 16. The Amitzimedah is for campers ages 10-17 and consists of two four-week sessions. Bala Cynwyd, PA Reshet Ramah 2023. At the same time, we know that there are some children we are not able to serve for a variety of reasons, and we will work with parents and guardians to find a Jewish summer camp that is suitable for their child. Ramah Poconos! Masa Israel Teaching Fellows will answer questions about what this year has been like. 3:00 PM EDT (12 PM PT) Monday, April 13 Wednesday, May 13 Upcoming Events Ramah Poconos - Reshet Ramah Camp Ramah in the Poconos has quality facilities all around the campus. Diversity in our Ramah communities benefits the entire Ramah community by fostering an appreciation for individual differences. 9:00 PM EDT Baker***Vivian and Andrew* BarnettDr. In general, we do not encourage our youngest campers to fast, so we want you to know that there will be no disruption to their normal eating schedule due to communal observance of the fast day. 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. Programs April 12-14, Monday Morning Movement Campers in this program require a higher level of support. Last summer, Ramah Day Camp had 20 Mem.I.T.s. Suite #103 A discussion with Ramah New England Jedi Masters Aryeh Kalender, Andy Weissfeld, and Josh Edelglass, Inside Kibbutz Ketura 2:00 PM EDT Making lifelong Jewish connections, one happy camper at a time for nearly 75 summers, Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an overnight Jewish summer camp in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains for kids and teens grades 2-10, and campers with special needs. 18439 Mindy and Jesse CivanSarah Waxman and Jacob CohenHannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn Memorial FoundationDr. 7:00 PM EDT Tzevet Game Night with Ramah Wisconsin Your camper may travel to camp in your car. The biggest takeaway from their time with her was the idea that inclusion isnt important because it's a good deed. 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! Heather Bogdanoff Baker and Felix BakerRachel Gross* and H.P. While our campers come to us with varying diagnoses, they all have difficulty making and maintaining age-appropriate peer relationships. Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) Individualized internship and mentorship opportunities include, but are not limited to, horse care, office/administrative work, and food services/hospitality. 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. 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. 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. 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. Tuesday, April 28 document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. 8:00 PM EDT Monday Morning Movement The Ramah in the Rockies vocational education program provides adults (18+) with disabilities an opportunity to receive job training in a camp setting. He loved hearing Hebrew around him. Carole and Bruce BogdanoffThe Bramson Family*Dr. Harvey and Joan BucholtzJudy and Jerry CaplanDrs. Our Dining Hall comfortably seats 600 people; and our entire camp loves coming together in our outdoor . Camp Ramah in the Poconos takes pride in our value of taking care of other peoples children. Ramah Day Camp | Annual Report 2022 Sunday, May 17 with Cantor Jeremy Stein, Rosh Shirah, Ramah New England, Pre-Pesach Learning With Josh Kulp Summer Address. Final COVID-19 details, including protocols and additional items required by campers, will be shared closer to the start of camp. Junior Counselor Hadracha: Training in Camper Care Join Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Camp Ramah in California for a tzevet learning session. Look for additional camper readiness resources in future monthly newsletters. The highly structured day offers various opportunities to learn and grow through real camp experience. 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! Julie and Michael LippmannRabbi Alan and Edy LucasIvy and David MermelsteinRoe and Don MillerRachel Zivic and Rabbi Micah PeltzDebbie* and Richard PerlmanMonica and Marty PollakSara and Etan ReisnerAmy and Ben RellesTina and Michael RettigDr. Summer 2023 We're hiring! Workout with Personal Trainer 19004 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. Want a taste of local history? Sunday, May 10 The Tikvah Programis a six-week program for teens with developmental disabilities, ages 12-22. 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. Centrally located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, Ramah Day Camp is easily accessible to Philadelphia and its suburbs. In partnership with Keshet, a Chicago-area program for Jewish children with disabilities,the Ramah Chicagoland Day Camphosts an inclusive day camp experience for children ages 4-13 with a wide range of disabilities. 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. 19004 8:15 PM EDT We plan to continue this successful partnership and bring a few volunteers over each year! Thursday, April 23 7:30 PM EDT 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. Please reach out to Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care and Staff Development, with any questions. Tuesday, May 26 Among other locations, they toured the Beit Am Gadol, Pinat Teva (Nature Corner), Tzad A . Join Rabbi Eliav Bock, Director of Ramah in the Rockies. for a welcome message from your Rosh Edah (Unit Leader) Rachel Diamond. Participants in Maavar live in Beit Yedidim and participate in all the typical camp programming with the rest of their edah (division). Tzevet (counselors) will help campers unpack upon arrival. Bruchim HaBaim: Ramah Poconos! - Camp Ramah Thank you to our beloved community for all you do to support us every day of every year. Join Maya Zinkow from Ramah Wisconsin. 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. At camp, they are fully integrated with other Ramah campers and supported by both the Keshet staff and Ramah staff. 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 The Tikvah Program at Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an integral part of our camp and enhances the entire community. Join in LIVE to request songs via the comments. 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. 6:15 PM EDT Elana Naftalin-KelmanTikvah Director(310) 476-8571. Wednesday, May 27 document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. We strategically place our mishlachat to ensure that Hebrew permeates throughout camp in everything that we do. Kalahari Poconos Pennsylvania (NEW) SUMMER 2021 TOUR - Water ParkKALAHARI WATERPARK POCONOS SUMMER 2021 TOUR : Indoor, Outdoor WaterParks, Arcades, Rooms, Lo. with Miles Greenspoon and Daniel Fischer, Ramah Nyack, ZOOMba Twice a week they manage and run Yedibean, a coffee shop for Camp staff. We are thrilled that you have chosen Camp Ramah in the Poconos for your child this summer. Talking about Transitions Each camper is integrated into the ongoing activities of the camp according to his or her abilities. Keep in mind the items your individual child needs AND please do your best to stick to the recommended items so that campers can best manage their own belongings. This impact was felt three times each day as we joined together as a full community for meals. With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. As usual, Rashi understands exactly how I feel. Download the Ramah Shiron and sing along! The Tikvah Program at 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. The goal of the programs in the National Ramah Tikvah Network is to enhance Jewish identity and teach Jewish values in a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment. Musical Maariv with Rabbi Joel Seltzer The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. Camp Ramah in the Poconos is a Pennsylvania overnight Jewish summer camp for kids and teens. Flying Fox runs multiple weeklong camps each year as well as various Shabbatons. The second are his descendants, that is, My little Rashiim, the chanichim (campers), who would answer my questions. Ramah Day Camp has a proud history of interweaving Hebrew language into the days activities through the use of activity names, songs, and stories. Participants worked in areas around camp such as Mitbachon (cooking), Tzorchaniya (mailroom), Omanut (Art), Chadar Ochel (dining hall) & Shira/Rikkud (music & Dance). Kolot Ramah: A Gathering of Solidarity and Song, Jared Skoff Presents: Yiddish through the Lens of Gefilte Fish, Watch Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee: Coffee & Torah, Israel at the Crossroads, with Daniella Elyashar, The Psychology of Relationship Building: Tools for working with younger chalutzim, Junior Counselor Hadracha: Training in Camper Care, Likrat Shabbat with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Global Nosh N Learn with Avidan Halivni & Marom Berlin, Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF). 18439 Stephanie StraussTikvah Director(215) 885-8556. 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. 12:30 pm EDT Israel at the Crossroads, with Daniella Elyashar 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. Would you like to meet new people in a meaningful way? Kolot Ramah: A Gathering of Solidarity and Song 7:00 PM EDT Jared Skoff Presents: Yiddish through the Lens of Gefilte Fish Lawrence and Eva LevittDrs. Wednesday, May 13 Mark and Dana* FallickAnne and Steven FasslerKarly Forman*Harriet and Philip FreidenreichDr. 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. Families will say goodbye to their children upon check in and do not participate in unpacking. Camp Ramah Up Close and Personal - Jewish Theological Seminary Global Nosh N Learn with Avidan Halivni & Marom Berlin Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. 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. Program goals include teaching independent living skills and modeling appropriate peer relationships and most importantly, having fun in the beautiful Ojai Valley. 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. 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. The goals and objectives of the Atzmayim program focus on areas of personal development such as self-image, vocational skills, independent social functioning and active involvement in the Jewish community. 9:00 PM EDT with Jacob Cytryn, Executive Director, Ramah Wisconsin, Pre-Shabbat Singing Pre-Shabbat Singing Join Avidan Halivni and guests from Marom Berlin. We know that each child has their own mental, emotional, social, and physical needs, and whenever possible, we will work closely with parents and guardians to develop a customized plan to enable their child to succeed in our community. 8:00 PM EDT. Participants are valued members of Ramah Darom, enjoying all aspects of our Camp and Jewish community. Call: (570) 798-2504, 7 Bala Avenue Stroud Mansion was built in 1795 by Colonel Jacob Stroud for his eldest son, John Stroud, Amy Leiser told the Pocono . Hadracha session for first time counselors, run by Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care & Staff Development at Ramah Poconos. 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. Ramah Day Camp is a Jewish day camp in Elkins Park for kids and teens in the Philadelphia area. 8:00 PM EDT 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! Read Ramah Vocational Training, January 2022 Update. Bala Cynwyd, PA 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. The bus departs in the morning from Temple Har Zion in Penn Valley at 10:00am EDT. 1206 Boston Providence Hwy, Suite 201 8:00 PM EDT. 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). 2618 Upper Woods Road Ramah Day Camp is a fun, dynamic and enriching summer camp experience for children entering pre-kindergarten through current 7th graders. Camp Ramah in the Poconos is a Pennsylvania overnight Jewish summer camp for kids and teens. They work closely with camp staff to support all campers. 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. Ramah Daroms Vocational Training Program is designed for participants ages 17-21. Friday, April 3 document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Camp Ramah in the Poconos. Thursday, April 2 Ramah . Megilat Rut Join Daniella Elyashar, for a session of videos, texts, and games, delving into these two core documents and questions of Israeli democracy and identity, in light of Yom Haatzmaut. Lakewood, PA Bruchim HaBaim! Going from strength to strength is our marching music, and reflects the value of acknowledging where we are, and where we wish to go! 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. Tuesday, April 21 The tour even takes you upstairs through the rest of the house, offering up useful nuggets of historical information in the process. From there you can explore adjoining rooms such as the "Stroud Room" or "Colonial Kitchen" or get a glimpse of historical documents and other images. Wednesday, April 22 Ramah Nyack has a camper care team on staff, including a psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapist. The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. 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. 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. 19004. 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. 5:00 pm EDT Join on Zoom for camp style Harkadah dancing! Bala Cynwyd, PA 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. We offer two arrival options please indicate your preference via the transportation form found in your. Wednesday, April 1 5:00 PM EDT 4:00 PM EDT Click here to meet the Board of Directors. 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. A special thank you to our 2021 Chai Society members. I cant express how thankful I am for meeting the staff on camp, who welcomed us into their amazing community with open arms. 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. Ramah Darom at Home Passover Programs All Rights Reserved. 8:00 PM EDT Monday, April 27 With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student, Political Hobbyism with Dr. Eitan Hersh 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. July 16, 2019. . Sunday, April 19 The Shabbaton creates a unique, supportive community where everyone is not only accepted, but truly celebrated. Individualized Support is provided for camper-age children and teens who live in and participate in the daily activities of a typical bunk. 8:00 PM EDT. Campers work in the office, nursery, kitchen, water ski dock, and tuck shop, among other areas. Q&A with Mike Sweetney, former NBA player and mental health advocate, Ramah Maariv Minyan Barry and Nancy ConcoolJudy Groner and Ronald EisenbergBruce and Jo Ann Chalal EnglemanDr. Likrat Shabbat with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky 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.