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Lessans Camp JCC Orientation 2025
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Monday, June 16
 

2:15pm EDT

Being a Role Model 2.0
Monday June 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
This session is about the legacy you leave at camp—not through big moments, but through consistent care, attitude, and energy. Talin will guide a reflection on how your small choices can create big ripples throughout the summer.
You will:
  • Reflect on the influence you have on campers and co-counselors
  • Explore the daily behaviors that shape camp culture
  • Write a personal intention and add it to our seasonal staff bench
  • Leave grounded in the kind of impact you want to have
Leadership Team
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Talin Tahmasian

Camp Director, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Social Hall Social Hall

2:15pm EDT

Camp Culture Crash Course
Monday June 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Every camp has a vibe—and ours is built on warmth, energy, and intentionality. In this session, you’ll learn the Lessans Camp JCC way: our traditions, language, and how to create an environment where campers feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
You will:
  • Get grounded in our core culture and values
  • Practice camper scenarios with peers
  • Understand how to make the shift from camper to counselor
  • Build a shared understanding of what makes this camp special
Leadership Team
avatar for Lauren Gottfried

Lauren Gottfried

Associate Director, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Gallery Gallery

3:15pm EDT

Being a Role Model
Monday June 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Campers notice everything—from how you handle stress to how you celebrate a win. In this session, we’ll explore the everyday impact you have as a counselor and how your influence goes far beyond the schedule.
You will:
  • Reflect on how your behavior shapes camper experiences
  • Consider the kind of role model you want to be this summer
  • Learn how to translate camp leadership into future opportunities
  • Identify personal values and connect them to your camp role
Leadership Team
avatar for Talin Tahmasian

Talin Tahmasian

Camp Director, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Social Hall Social Hall

3:15pm EDT

Level Up Leadership
Monday June 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Already have a summer or two under your belt? This session is designed to stretch returning staff into the next phase of their leadership journey. Explore your style, learn from your past, and prepare to lead your peers and campers with confidence.
You will:
  • Discover your leadership style using the Leadership Compass
  • Practice mentorship strategies for supporting junior staff
  • Reflect on lessons from past summers
  • Build skills for stepping into a more intentional leadership role
Leadership Team
avatar for Lauren Gottfried

Lauren Gottfried

Associate Director, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gallery Gallery

4:15pm EDT

Building a Strong Group Dynamic
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
How your group feels on Day 1 can shape the entire summer. This session is all about setting the tone—balancing fun with structure, and connection with accountability—so every camper feels like they belong.
You will:
  • Practice strategies for creating cohesion from the start
  • Learn how to balance camper needs with routines and engagement
  • Explore proactive behavior tools and the Downtime Guide
  • Build your own toolkit of go-to games and connection moments
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Social Hall Social Hall

4:15pm EDT

Inclusion Essentials
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Every camper deserves a meaningful and joyful summer—and you play a key role in making that happen. In this session, you’ll learn how to support campers with disabilities through proactive strategies, clear communication, and inclusive fun.
You will:
  • Learn common camper needs and how to recognize them
  • Practice tools for adaptive support and positive behavior strategies
  • Role-play real-life inclusion scenarios with peers
  • Understand how to collaborate with Inclusion staff for camper success
Leadership Team
avatar for Heather Strauss

Heather Strauss

Leadership Team, Inclusion
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Jackie Nasar

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
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Sarah Dickstein

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center

5:15pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

Intro to Camp Dances
Monday June 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Led by Marina, our Dance Specialist, this session is your chance to learn the dances that will bring energy and tradition to life all summer long. Marina will break them down step-by-step so you feel confident and ready—before we full send into camp fun.
You will:
  • Learn this summer’s featured camp dances directly from Marina
  • Build confidence to lead and model dances with your campers
  • Understand how movement and music build community and joy
  • Shake off nerves in a fun, no-pressure space that gets you ready for the rhythm of camp
Leadership Team
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Lindsay Goldstein

Unit Head, Leadership Team
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Tobi McKirgan

Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Pavillion Pavillion

6:00pm EDT

Room Decorating
Monday June 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
This is your time to make your group’s space feel like home. You’ll work with your co-counselors to bring your unit area to life, adding personality, warmth, and a touch of creativity to welcome your campers on Day 1.
You will:
  • Collaborate with your team to decorate your designated room or area
  • Create visual cues and warm touches that help campers feel safe and included
  • Reflect your bunk's identity, theme, or values through your design
  • Start to get your space ready for the first day of camp
Monday June 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
Baserooms Baserooms

7:00pm EDT

Camp Tour
Monday June 16, 2025 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
New to Lessans Camp JCC? This tour is designed just for you. We’ll walk through the spaces you’ll be using all summer so you feel confident and comfortable leading campers from day one.
You will:
  • Get familiar with the layout of the building and outdoor areas
  • Visit key locations like the pool, nurse’s office, activity rooms, and camper drop-off spots
  • Learn what to expect in each space—noise levels, transitions, supervision zones
  • Leave with a solid sense of direction and readiness for the first day of camp
Monday June 16, 2025 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Baserooms Baserooms

7:30pm EDT

Snack and Yachad
Monday June 16, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
At the end of each camp day, groups come together for a shared snack and guided reflection. This session models how to create meaningful moments that help campers slow down, connect, and recognize the joy and growth in their day.
You will:
  • Participate in a modeled Snack and Yachad session as a staff group
  • Learn how to lead daily reflection using prompts and flexible structures
  • Explore how to build camper connection, gratitude, and group bonding
  • Leave prepared to lead this meaningful closing ritual with intention
Monday June 16, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Baserooms Baserooms
 
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