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Lessans Camp JCC Orientation 2025
Venue: Teen Center clear filter
Monday, June 16
 

4:15pm EDT

Inclusion Essentials
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center
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
JN

Jackie Nasar

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
SD

Sarah Dickstein

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
Monday June 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position
 
Tuesday, June 17
 

2:15pm EDT

Being Flexible and Setting Boundaries
Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Teen Center
Leadership Team
avatar for Kaitlyn Mora

Kaitlyn Mora

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
avatar for Tobi McKirgan

Tobi McKirgan

Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Leadership Team
Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position

3:15pm EDT

Being Flexible and Setting Boundaries
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Center
Leadership Team
avatar for Tobi McKirgan

Tobi McKirgan

Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Leadership Team
avatar for Kaitlyn Mora

Kaitlyn Mora

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position

4:15pm EDT

Being Flexible and Setting Boundaries
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center
Leadership Team
avatar for Kaitlyn Mora

Kaitlyn Mora

Head Counselor, Leadership Team
avatar for Tobi McKirgan

Tobi McKirgan

Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, Leadership Team
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position

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
 
Wednesday, June 18
 

11:30am EDT

UDL for Specialists
Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Teen Center
"-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
avatar for Tobi McKirgan

Tobi McKirgan

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

12:15pm EDT

Communication that Moves Camp Forward
Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Teen Center
Great teams communicate clearly—and that starts with you. This session focuses on resolving conflict, giving and receiving feedback, and understanding who to go to when something’s not working.

You will:

Practice conflict resolution strategies with co-counselors

Learn how to offer and receive feedback with respect and clarity

Understand camp’s communication chain of command

Build confidence speaking up with kindness and professionalism
Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position

1:30pm EDT

Communication that Moves Camp Forward
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Teen Center
Great teams communicate clearly—and that starts with you. This session focuses on resolving conflict, giving and receiving feedback, and understanding who to go to when something’s not working.

You will:

Practice conflict resolution strategies with co-counselors

Learn how to offer and receive feedback with respect and clarity

Understand camp’s communication chain of command

Build confidence speaking up with kindness and professionalism
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position

3:00pm EDT

Communication that Moves Camp Forward
Wednesday June 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Center
Great teams communicate clearly—and that starts with you. This session focuses on resolving conflict, giving and receiving feedback, and understanding who to go to when something’s not working.

You will:

Practice conflict resolution strategies with co-counselors

Learn how to offer and receive feedback with respect and clarity

Understand camp’s communication chain of command

Build confidence speaking up with kindness and professionalism
Wednesday June 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position

4:15pm EDT

Weeks 1-3 Planning Time
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Teen Center
Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position
 
Friday, June 20
 

10:30am EDT

Full Cups & Open Eyes
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Teen Center
When campers or co-counselors are struggling, you’re often the first to notice—and your response matters. In this session, led by the Yoatzot, you’ll gain tools for supporting emotional health while keeping yourself grounded and well.

You will:

Recognize signs of emotional distress in campers and peers

Practice self-check strategies like HALT and Notice–Name–Notify

Learn when and how to seek support from leadership or the Yoatzot

Build confidence navigating difficult situations with empathy and care
Friday June 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Unit

11:45am EDT

Full Cups & Open Eyes
Friday June 20, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Teen Center
When campers or co-counselors are struggling, you’re often the first to notice—and your response matters. In this session, led by the Yoatzot, you’ll gain tools for supporting emotional health while keeping yourself grounded and well.

You will:

Recognize signs of emotional distress in campers and peers

Practice self-check strategies like HALT and Notice–Name–Notify

Learn when and how to seek support from leadership or the Yoatzot

Build confidence navigating difficult situations with empathy and care
Friday June 20, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Unit

1:45pm EDT

Full Cups & Open Eyes
Friday June 20, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Teen Center
When campers or co-counselors are struggling, you’re often the first to notice—and your response matters. In this session, led by the Yoatzot, you’ll gain tools for supporting emotional health while keeping yourself grounded and well.

You will:

Recognize signs of emotional distress in campers and peers

Practice self-check strategies like HALT and Notice–Name–Notify

Learn when and how to seek support from leadership or the Yoatzot

Build confidence navigating difficult situations with empathy and care
Friday June 20, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Unit

3:00pm EDT

Individual Planning and Meetings with Lauren and Tobi
Friday June 20, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center
Friday June 20, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Center Teen Center
  By Position
 
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