Lessans Camp JCC Orientation 2025: Full Schedule

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1:30pm EDT

Opening

Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Pavillion

Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pavillion Pavillion

All Camp Together

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Specialists, Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Kochavim, Lavan, OMAHA, Specialists, Zahav

2:15pm EDT

Nurse's Corner

Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Social Hall

"-Understand camper health and medication processes.
-Review injury reporting and emergency protocol.
-Learn how to administer EpiPens and respond to allergy emergencies.
-Review fanny pack protocols for carrying camper medications.

Leadership Team

Apolinario Sison

Nurse, Leadership Team

Talin Tahmasian

Camp Director, Leadership Team

Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Social Hall Social Hall

By Position

Position Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Lavan, OMAHA, Zahav

3:15pm EDT

Being Flexible and Setting Boundaries

Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

Teen Center

Leadership Team

Tobi McKirgan

Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Leadership Team

Kaitlyn Mora

Head Counselor, Leadership Team

Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center

By Position

Position Swim Staff, Specialists
Unit Adom, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Kochavim, Lavan, OMAHA, Zahav

4:15pm EDT

Swim Training with Caroline

Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

Pool

Leadership Team

Caroline Cardullo

Aquatics Director, Leadership Team

Dan Goldsamt

Assistant Aquatics Director, Aquatics

Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pool Pool

By Unit

Position Swim Staff
Unit Aquatics

5:00pm EDT

Dinner Social

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT

On Campus

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
On Campus

All Camp Together

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Swim Staff, Specialists
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Kochavim, Lavan, OMAHA, Zahav, Specialists

5:45pm EDT

Bridging the Gap

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT

Teen Center

"Discuss how this tier sits between two ends of the spectrum—those deeply immersed in Jewish tradition and those just starting to explore it—and why this middle space is vital to our community.
-Use a symbolic activity: each participant writes two ends of a spectrum on a single popsicle stick (e.g., “I don’t know what Shabbat is” to “I’m Shomer Shabbat”).
-Combine all sticks to form a literal bridge on the floor, symbolizing how Tier 2 staff connect and support both ends.
-Reflect together on how being in the middle allows us to include, translate, and elevate everyone’s experience."

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center

Elective

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Specialists, Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Kochavim, Lavan, OMAHA, Specialists, Zahav

5:45pm EDT

Jewish 101 Escape Room

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT

Social Hall

"-Solve fun, interactive challenges related to Shabbat, keeping kosher, middot, tikkun olam, and basic knowledge of Israel’s geography and culture.
-Increase comfort and confidence in supporting Jewish traditions at camp
End with a supportive Q&A session to address lingering questions and build confidence moving forward."

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT
Social Hall Social Hall

Elective

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Specialists, Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kochavim, Kesef, Lavan, OMAHA, Specialists, Zahav

5:45pm EDT

Jewish Leadership Toolkit

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT

Gallery

"-Explore how Jewish staff can model traditions like blessings, intentions, and value-driven moments.
-Use symbolic tools (e.g., saw for teamwork, flashlight for insight) to represent leadership strategies- adaptability, support, vision, collaboration—and helps counselors visualize their role
-Create a physical “toolkit” as a lasting reminder throughout the summer."

Tuesday June 17, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT
Gallery Gallery

Elective

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Specialists, Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Lavan, Kochavim, Specialists, OMAHA, Zahav

6:45pm EDT

Staff Electives

Tuesday June 17, 2025 6:45pm - 7:30pm EDT

TBA

Tuesday June 17, 2025 6:45pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBA

Elective

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Specialists, Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Kochavim, Lavan, OMAHA, Specialists, Zahav

7:30pm EDT

Snack and Yachad

Tuesday June 17, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Baserooms

"-Come together at the end of the day for a group snack and intentional unit reflection.
-Model what Snack and Yachad will look like during the summer.
-Use structured prompts to discuss what you learned, what challenged you, and what made you smile.
-Emphasize the power of shared moments, group bonding, and building a culture of daily reflection."

Tuesday June 17, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Baserooms Baserooms

By Unit

Position Inclusion Counselors, Junior Counselor, Kochavim Counselors, Senior Counselor, Specialists, Swim Staff
Unit Adom, Aquatics, Gesher, Kachol, Kesef, Kochavim, Lavan, OMAHA, Specialists, Zahav