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Lessans Camp JCC Orientation 2025
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Monday, June 16
 

1:30pm EDT

All Camp Welcome and Swag Retrieval
Monday June 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Monday June 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pavillion Pavillion

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

Swim Training with Caroline
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
This is your first chance to meet as a team with Caroline, our Aquatics Director, and set the tone for a smooth, safe, and energized summer at the pool. Together, you’ll build shared expectations, review safety systems, and get aligned around teaching strategies and camper care.
You will:
  • Meet your fellow instructors and align as a swim team
  • Review swim level designations, group management, and skill progression
  • Practice Shomer procedures and safety expectations in and out of the water
  • Participate in a swim check (tread water and swim a lane)
  • Start the summer with clear roles, communication systems, and a shared vision for success
Leadership Team
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Caroline Cardullo

Aquatics Director, Leadership Team
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Dan Goldsamt

Assistant Aquatics Director, Aquatics
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pool Pool

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

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
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