Tuesday, April 21 Deret MusselmanDirector of Community Care and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(650) 419-1340. Heather Bogdanoff Baker and Felix BakerRachel Gross* and H.P. Monday, May 4 Call: (215) 885-8556. Kalahari Poconos Pennsylvania (NEW) SUMMER 2021 TOUR - Water ParkKALAHARI WATERPARK POCONOS SUMMER 2021 TOUR : Indoor, Outdoor WaterParks, Arcades, Rooms, Lo. Bruchim HaBaim! The program provides recreational, social, and educational experiences for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are excited to announce a Global Nosh N Learn, hosted by Avidan Halivni, a Ramah Wisconsin alum and current Ramah Service Corps Fellow in Berlin. Made possible by funding granted by the Stroudsburg Rotary, the virtual tour is easy to use. 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. 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! 8:30 PM EDT The program provides numerous formal and informal learning opportunities, including a daily vocational skills class, activities of daily living, Jewish learning, and fitness and recreational opportunities. Campers in Breira live in a bunk, side-by-side with their same age peers. During her time with us we saw the staff connect with her and commit to making our community an increasingly inclusive environment. Norwood, MA 02062 Hosted by National Ramah. Join Reshet Ramah and USY Alumni for Project Zug, a program of the Hadar Institute that makes Jewish learning accessible and available to Jews in all communities. 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. Ramah Day Camp | Facilities & Virtual Tour Sunday, April 19 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. 6:15 PM EDT Friday, April 3 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. 7:30 PM EDT They spent time in tzrifim, on tzevet sport, and in Omanut (art). Tuesday, May 12 Your camper may travel to camp in your car. 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. Lawrence and Eva LevittDrs. 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. Join on Zoom for a musical maariv service with Rabbi Joel Seltzer and other musical guests! Ramah Remembers: Yom HaShoah Ceremony They built a strong community for themselves, but truly helped create a life-changing summer for the chanichim (campers). Our families come to camp for a long weekend to enjoy community, respite and the magic of summer camping. The first was a half-court basketball game featuring Amitzim (campers with disabilities) and their counselors. 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. Going from strength to strength is our marching music, and reflects the value of acknowledging where we are, and where we wish to go! They brought fresh programing and shared insightful knowledge about their Jewish communities back home. 5:00 PM EDT with Cantor Jeremy Stein, Rosh Shirah, Ramah New England, Pre-Pesach Learning With Josh Kulp 4:00 PM EDT TikvahNet also regularly welcomes guest speakers, including personal trainers who offer accessible fitness classes, and representatives from companies that recruit employees with disabilities. RDC Philly is a dynamic and enriching camp experience for campers entering pre-K through current 7th graders. Q&A with Mike Sweetney, former NBA player and mental health advocate, Ramah Maariv Minyan 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. With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. Welcome Back; Dates & Rates; Before Camp. 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. 3:00 PM EDT (12 PM PT) 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 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. Bala Cynwyd, PA Call: (215) 885-8556. . Individualized Support is provided for camper-age children and teens who live in and participate in the daily activities of a typical bunk. Wednesday, June 3 2:00 PM EDT Participants have the opportunity to work in one of several job areas to develop skills such as responsibility, reliability, and efficiency. 4 and 7 week sessions. Campers in the Tikvah program participate in a wide range of camp activities in three specialty tracks: performing arts, ocean exploration, and adventure sports. With millions of dollars invested over the past ten years (over 2 million dollars of capital improvements in the last three years alone!) Monday Morning Movement Bala Cynwyd, PA In the off-season, our beloved Chadar Ochel was expanded to accommodate our growing community. 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. Join Ramah Canada for a hadracha training. 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. Junior Counselor Hadracha: Training in Camper Care Monday, April 20 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! As we turn the calendar to April and look forward to greeting your campers in just a few short months, we are excited to share information regarding Taste of Ramah 2022! The Jewish environment at Ramah was so inviting and memorable, and friendships we created with other counselors will be lifelong. Sunday, May 10 Baker***Vivian and Andrew* BarnettDr. He loved what he made in ceramics and sewing. 18439 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. Ramah Day Camp | Annual Report 2022 Zoom PW: kayitz2020, Ramah Maariv Minyan Global Nosh N Learn with Avidan Halivni & Marom Berlin Iron Chef with Ramah in the Rockies 8:00 PM EDT. For nearly 50 years, Camp Ramah in Wisconsin has proudly welcomed campers with unique challenges and disabilities as part of Tikvah and Atzmayim. Sidney and Ellen FriedmanDr. Tochnit Avodah(Voc Ed)offers vocational training, socialization and a group living experience for young adults with learning, social, and developmental differences. Camp Yofiat Ramah Darom is a nationally acclaimed program for Jewish families with children with autism spectrum disorders between the ages of 6 and 13. Final COVID-19 details, including protocols and additional items required by campers, will be shared closer to the start of camp. Reshet Ramah 2023. Virtual Tour Explore Now. Join Ramah Tikvah Directors and guests for a discussion on the documentary. 8:15 PM EDT Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) Fitness with Daniel Malka 8:00 PM EDT Why Ramah Day Camp Facilities & Virtual Tour. 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. Dr. Bonnie SchwartzTikvah Director(781) 400-0204, Mini-Amitzim is an incredible 2-week Taste of Ramah for children ages 10-12 with learning, social, and developmental differences. Kolot Ramah: A Gathering of Solidarity and Song Campers receive additional staff supervision and participate in the day-to-day life of their eidah (age group), which enhances our entire camp community. Summer 2023 We're hiring! You will also find our camper handbook that provides information on many helpful topics including communication and packages. 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. Flying Fox runs multiple weeklong camps each year as well as various Shabbatons. 2618 Upper Woods Road In addition to year-round programs offered by Reshet Ramah and individual camps, TikvahNet provides innovative vocational and socialization programs for current participants and alumni of Ramah Tikvah programs aged eighteen or older. Thursday, April 2 With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. Deret MusselmanDirector of Community Care and Tikvah(415) 688-4572. Palmer, MA 01069 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. 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. Kikar Dancing with Ramah Wisconsin! for a welcome message from your Rosh Edah (Unit Leader) Rachel Diamond. The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. Rabbi Joel SeltzerFormer Executive Director. Monday, April 6 }).resize(); Stephanie StraussTikvah Director(215) 885-8556. This will be an opportunity to meet directors and senior camp staff, and to get to know other campers who are participating in Taste of Ramah. 7:00 PM EDT Our Chai Society is a critical group of philanthropic leaders who are instrumental in supporting the vision and missions of camp. 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. 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. 9:00 PM EDT Enjoy a summer of growth, exploration, and lots and lots of fun! Suite #103 by family car. Wednesday, June 17 Our campers enjoy a summer of growth, exploration, excitement, friendships, learning, community, and lots and lots of fun! 8:00 PM EDT Suite #103 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. 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. Masa Israel Teaching Fellows will answer questions about what this year has been like. Monday Morning Movement These four young adults added so much value to our Tikvah program and overall community. Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, April 30 Additionally, most porches have been replaced with new Trex-style decking, and we continue to update bunks with this hardy design. Parent Preparation for Camp! 8:00 PM EDT. Thursday, April 2 Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Activities The Tikvah Program currently consisists of two tracks: Breira BRamah is a full session inclusion program for campers who need additional support. Special activities include kayaking, surfing, horseback riding, swimming, singing and dancing, rock climbing, Shabbat, overnights, havdalah on the beach, and bonding with friends. 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. 5:00 PM EDT Campers work in the office, nursery, kitchen, water ski dock, and tuck shop, among other areas. Participants receive job training experience in a number of service areas both in and outside of camp. The Tikvah Program at Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an integral part of our camp and enhances the entire community. Sara SchonwetterTikvah Support Program Director(404) 531-0801. This impact was felt three times each day as we joined together as a full community for meals. 7 Bala Avenue Campers in the Tikvah program enjoy swimming, hiking, sports, and arts and crafts, and also attend daily services, study Hebrew, and learn Jewish customs. Facilities & Virtual Tour. Campers in this program require a higher level of support. 19004 Monday, April 27 2618 Upper Woods Road Call: (215) 885-8556. They were fed and housed, and welcomed with a tour around our machaneh with our Tzevet (staff) member Noah Glickman. We are rapidly growing: in 2021 we had 7 mishlachat, and in 2022 we were lucky to have 16. Ramah Day Camp's mishlachat (emissaries) were an incredible group of 16 committed, empathetic, and fun israelis! 2022 was Tochnit Avodahs second summer and the program continues to evolve. This past summer, we were lucky to have four volunteers join us at camp in our Tikvah program. Wednesday, May 27 A Virtual Retreat I cannot thank everyone there enough!!! Tuesday, May 26 9:30 AM EDT Lunch & Learn Arnold and Susan BaskiesRisa and Michael BaskiesKathryn and Martin BirnDrs. Ramah Poconos! Ramah Day Camp is a Jewish day camp in Elkins Park for kids and teens in the Philadelphia area. Hosted by Ramah Poconos. Beth Etra and Jonathan AdlerSuzanne and James AisenbergFlossie AlbertJeremy BarnettDr. 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. Wednesday, May 20 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. Sara SchonwetterTikvah Support Program Director(470) 381-4016. We strategically place our mishlachat to ensure that Hebrew permeates throughout camp in everything that we do. We serve a variety of campers, including those with ADHD, anxiety, autism, communication disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities. Sing along with Rabbi Josh to welcome Shabbat and get in the mood for Pesach. 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. Every season we work hard to actively invest in our grounds and improving our facilities so that they may strengthen from year to year. Participants are valued members of Ramah Darom, enjoying all aspects of our Camp and Jewish community. 12:30 PM EDT, May Mental Health Awareness Month 9:30 PM EDT (8:30 pm CT) 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. Join Rabbi Eliav Bock, Director of Ramah in the Rockies. 8:00 PM EDT She came back a changed child for the better - much better. 9:30 AM EDT Join on Zoom for camp style Harkadah dancing! 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. As usual, Rashi understands exactly how I feel. Reflections on Our Third Year of TikvahNet: How We've Expanded Social and Leadership Opportunities for Ramah Alumni with Disabilities, Growing Virtual Vocational and Social Programs for Ramah Alumni with Disabilities, TikvahNet: Ramahs Virtual Vocational Training and Socialization Program, What It Means to Be Essential - During COVID and Beyond. 9:30 AM EDT The Amitzimedah is for campers ages 10-17 and consists of two four-week sessions. Join in LIVE to request songs via the comments. Call: (570) 798-2504, 7 Bala Avenue Join this Ramah Wisconsin tradition of Israeli dancing to lead into Shabbat. The first is Rashi. The Psychology of Relationship Building: Tools for working with younger chalutzim Click, for a sample daily schedule of our Taste program and. SUMMER 2023 Enroll Today Enroll Today. [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); } Israel at the Crossroads, with Daniella Elyashar Participants should be fully independent, self-sufficient and able to complete work tasks in their position(s) around Camp with minimal assistance. 6:00 PM EDT For the first time since Camp Ramah in the Poconoss inception in 1950, we made the inevitable decision not to have in-person camp in 2020. 18439 Thursday, April 2 Megilat Rut Look for additional camper readiness resources in future monthly newsletters. Please reach out to Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care and Staff Development, with any questions. 7:00 PM EDT I cant express how thankful I am for meeting the staff on camp, who welcomed us into their amazing community with open arms. "Ramah was a truly rewarding experience filled with many laughs, dancing, sharing stories and creating lifelong memories. 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. 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! 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. Monday, May 11 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 Day Camp has a proud history of interweaving Hebrew language into the days activities through the use of activity names, songs, and stories. Camp Ramah in the Poconos has quality facilities all around the campus. 2618 Upper Woods Road Tzevet Limmud with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program. Call: (215) 885-8556. 7:00 PM EDT 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. In the afternoons, they experienced what life on tzevet will be like! 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. Sunday, May 3 to review the required camp forms and due dates. Thursday, April 23 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. We are thrilled that you have chosen Camp Ramah in the Poconos for your child this summer. 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. And its a joy to complete this transition with someone who will undoubtedly be a strength to this organization, Miryam Seid. Campers receive additional support and accommodations as needed to assist them to successfully participate in the full range of camp activities. 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. We are focused on providing a traditional, immersive, Jewish summer camping experience to Jewish children of all abilities. Ramah Darom at Home Passover Programs with Ramah California, Trivia Night We could not be happier with the experience our kid had this summer. 19004 Being a Mem.I.T. 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. 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. Watch Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee: Coffee & Torah Monday, April 27 The virtual tour was announced on June 29 and is maintained by MCHA staff. Ezra participants develop life and social/recreational skills through participation in age-appropriate camper and staff activities. The second are his descendants, that is, My little Rashiim, the chanichim (campers), who would answer my questions. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to attend, and all Jewish families are welcome. 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. Lakewood, PA 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.
