The Jewish Fast Day of Tisha BAv begins at sundown on Saturday, August 6th. They built a strong community for themselves, but truly helped create a life-changing summer for the chanichim (campers). 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. 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. 2022. What it Means to be a Leader Today Shiluv provides opportunities for campers with various types of challenges and disabilities to live in cabins with their peers. Camp Ramah in the Poconos is a Pennsylvania overnight Jewish summer camp for kids and teens. Beth Etra and Jonathan AdlerSuzanne and James AisenbergFlossie AlbertJeremy BarnettDr. Look for additional camper readiness resources in future monthly newsletters. Tikvah Programs Camp Ramah Join Ramah California senior staff for a Tzevet Book Club, discussing the Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. Tuesday, April 28 Are you looking for Jewish learning opportunities during 2022? Bala Cynwyd, PA 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. 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. 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. 4:00 PM EDT The Tikvah pilot program at Ramah Berkshires offers campers ages 11-14 the complete scope of camps activities in a 12-day session. 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. 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. Thursday, April 2 9:00 PM EDT Ramah Remembers: Yom HaShoah Ceremony Ramah Maariv Minyan The first was a half-court basketball game featuring Amitzim (campers with disabilities) and their counselors. Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Home Your camper may travel to camp by coach bus. While our campers come to us with varying diagnoses, they all have difficulty making and maintaining age-appropriate peer relationships. 5:00 pm EDT Monday, April 27 Hadracha session for first time counselors, run by Rachael Abrams, Director of Camper Care & Staff Development at Ramah Poconos. 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). Families will say goodbye to their children upon check in and do not participate in unpacking. Ramah Day Camp is a Jewish day camp in Elkins Park for kids and teens in the Philadelphia area. Why Ramah Day Camp Facilities & Virtual Tour. . 19004 . 8:00 PM EDT, Q&A with Mike Sweetney Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on a case by case basis to ensure goodness of fit within the camp program. Sunday, April 5 Friday, April 3 Courses are designed for Jewish learners of all levels, and Project Zug is open to Ramahniks and USY alumni ages 15 and up. Looking for more resources? 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. Friday, May 1 2:00 PM EDT Join Cantor and long-time Rosh Shira Jeremy Stein for a Ramah style song session via Facebook Live. 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. Monday Morning Movement 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. 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. 8:00 PM EDT. 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. 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.). 4 and 7 week sessions. Hosted by National Ramah. They spent time in tzrifim, on tzevet sport, and in Omanut (art). 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. Enrollment of campers with disabilities is made on an individual basis to ensure that children can thrive in the program. 3:00 PM EDT (12 PM PT) 2022 includes $714,304 of fully forgiven 2nd round of PPP loan. 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. 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. Bala Cynwyd, PA Masa Israel Teaching Fellows will answer questions about what this year has been like. 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. In the morning, our campers will have time to participate in some closing rituals to the Taste experience before parent arrival. 8:00 PM EDT. 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. Monday, April 13 The highly structured day offers various opportunities to learn and grow through real camp experience. Monday, April 6 Campers in the Tikvah program enjoy swimming, hiking, sports, and arts and crafts, and also attend daily services, study Hebrew, and learn Jewish customs. 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. Individualized internship and mentorship opportunities include, but are not limited to, horse care, office/administrative work, and food services/hospitality. The weekly series hosted by Rick Recht and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky. The bus departs in the morning from Temple Har Zion in Penn Valley at 10:00am EDT. with Cantor Jeremy Stein, Rosh Shirah, Ramah New England, Pre-Pesach Learning With Josh Kulp Tour this historical Poconos mansion from just about anywhere - USA Today Read more, Lauren MindelDirector of Camper Care and Inclusion(312) 606-9316. 8:00 PM EDT The Tikvah Program at Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an integral part of our camp and enhances . All Rights Reserved. Twice a week they manage and run Yedibean, a coffee shop for Camp staff. 9:30 AM EDT Campers enroll through Keshet and are provided additional support through the organization. Palmer, MA 01069 It is an opportunity for your child to experience 6 days filled with quintessential Ramah Poconos activities: friendship, learning and fun. Join Ramah Israel on a virtual tour of the shuk at night! 2:00 PM EDT 8:00 PM EDT, Ramah Maariv Minyan 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.) Monday, April 27 They planned and executed an impactful Yom Yisrael, complete with a Shuk full of treats representing Israel's varieties in food and culture, a rocket-building and launching activity, and a recreation of the Dead Sea. Jared Skoff Presents: Yiddish through the Lens of Gefilte Fish Sunday, May 17 Campers in the Tikvah program participate in a wide range of camp activities in three specialty tracks: performing arts, ocean exploration, and adventure sports. TikvahNet also regularly welcomes guest speakers, including personal trainers who offer accessible fitness classes, and representatives from companies that recruit employees with disabilities. Luggage will travel to camp with campers, either on the bus or in your car. 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! 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. View calendar of all Reshet Ramah and Ramah College Network events here, Ramah Maariv Minyan Campers participate in classic camp activities, such as swimming, athletics, performing and visual arts, and outdoor adventure. Join in LIVE to request songs via the comments. Kalahari Poconos Pennsylvania (NEW) SUMMER 2021 TOUR - Water ParkKALAHARI WATERPARK POCONOS SUMMER 2021 TOUR : Indoor, Outdoor WaterParks, Arcades, Rooms, Lo. Were bringing your favorite Tzevet program to the virtual world! with Dani Nurick, Ramah Nyack, Trivia Night Call: (215) 885-8556. 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. 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. Thursday, April 2 19004. Wednesday, May 13 With Dave Yedid, Rockies Rosh Edah and JTS rabbinical school student. A bus counselor will accompany campers to camp. Bruchim HaBaim: Ramah Poconos! - Camp Ramah Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Parent Preparation for Camp! . Debating Star Wars This past summer, we were lucky to have four volunteers join us at camp in our Tikvah program. Campers with disabilities follow the regular camp schedule with support and accommodations as needed. (John) didn't like living here so it was passed down to the next eldest son, Daniel, who lived here for a long time. said Leiser, who was executive director of the Monroe County Historical Association at the time. Stroud Mansion was built in 1795 by Colonel Jacob Stroud for his eldest son, John Stroud, Amy Leiser told the Pocono Record for an earlier article. // ]]>. Stephanie StraussTikvah Director(215) 885-8556. 8:00 PM EDT 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. Fishbowl With Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) [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); } 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. We offer two arrival options please indicate your preference via the transportation form found in your. Suite #103 Apply Today. Ramah Program Incubator The Ezra Programoffers vocational training for young adult campers ages 18 to 26. 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. 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. 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. The 2021 Chai campaign supported scholarships, programming, operations and capital improvements for Summer 2022. Thursday, April 2 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.