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Lessans Camp JCC Orientation 2025
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Wednesday, June 18
 

8:30am EDT

Opening
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Pavillion Pavillion

9:00am EDT

Caps Training Session
Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Leadership Team
avatar for Emily Ponce

Emily Ponce

Unit Head, Leadership Team
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Evan Cantor

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
Special Guests
WC

Washington Capitals

Maccabiah Guest Coach
Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

9:15am EDT

Inclusion at Camp
Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
"-Presented by Heather and Eva, this session shares the origin and evolution of our Inclusion and Kochavim programs.
-Discuss the core values, intentionality, and long-term vision that guide inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC.
-Help staff understand the broader impact of inclusive practices and how they contribute to a welcoming community.Share language, approaches, and inclusive mindsets."
Leadership Team
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Eva Cowen

Unit Head, Leadership Team
Inclusion!!
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Heather Strauss

Leadership Team, Inclusion
Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Theater Theater

10:15am EDT

Staff Electives
Wednesday June 18, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

11:00am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
On Campus

11:00am EDT

Unit Time and Lunch
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Baserooms Baserooms

11:30am EDT

UDL for Specialists
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
"-Introduce the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
-Discuss how specialists can make their areas accessible to a wide range of learners.
-Brainstorm adaptations for activities using the UDL framework (representation, engagement, expression).
-Practice modifying a real activity from your area to better include all campers."
Leadership Team
avatar for Lauren Gottfried

Lauren Gottfried

Associate Director, Leadership Team
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Tobi McKirgan

Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Leadership Team
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center

12:15pm EDT

Center for Hope – Abuse Prevention
Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
"-Identify boundaries and red flags.
-Understand mandatory reporting.
-Learn how to protect campers and create safe spaces."
Leadership Team
avatar for Talin Tahmasian

Talin Tahmasian

Camp Director, Leadership Team
Special Guests
A

Alison

Center For Hope
Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Social Hall Social Hall

1:30pm EDT

Behavior Support
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Gallery Gallery

3:00pm EDT

I Spy: A Successful Lesson
Wednesday June 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
"-Participate in a modeled activity led by a facilitator that demonstrates best practices in lesson delivery.
-Observe how strategies such as engagement, pacing, differentiation, and camper voice are used in real time.
-Take structured notes on ideas to try in your own area.
-Debrief as a group to share insights and build a list of replicable techniques.
Wednesday June 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Art Studio B Art Studio B

4:15pm EDT

Behavior Support
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Gallery Gallery

4:15pm EDT

Weeks 1-3 Planning Time
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center

5:30pm EDT

Snack and Yachad
Wednesday June 18, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
"-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."
Wednesday June 18, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Baserooms Baserooms
 
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