Tikvah Summer Experience
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Session |
2010 Dates | Age |
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Session I |
June 23-July 19, 2010 |
11 - 15 Years Old |
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Session II |
July 23-August 18, 2010 |
15 - 18 Years Old |
- 2010 Tikvah(Amitzim)Application Packet - Click Here
The Tikvah program at Camp Ramah is designed for Jewish adolescents, ages 11 to
18, with learning, emotional, and developmental disabilities. The Tikvah campers, known as the Amitzim group at camp, are included in all
the programs at Camp Ramah. All of the campers come to camp for the same reasons: to have fun, make friends, and learn about Jewish things.
They are included with their non-disabled peers throughout the day. During the academic hour, a teacher with special education training is
able to provide self contained education to those campers for whom it is more appropriate.
Along with the regular Ramah programming, Tikvah campers are fortunate to have the
opportunity to be involved in many special programs in camp. A buddy program pairs Tikvah campers with campers from our oldest group. Buddies
learn about each other and work on special projects while making new friends. In addition, time is spent with the Madors (counselors in training)
and the Lishma adult studies program. Our programming is designed to increase independent living and self-help skills.
The counselor/camper ratio is greater in the Amitzim tents, to provide increased individual attention. Counselors in the Tikvah program have prior experiences as Ramah counselors, and receive an intensive special training during staff week. An advisor with experience in working with children with special needs is available at all times.
Ezra
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Weeks |
2010 Dates | Age |
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Nachshonim | June 23-July 19, 2010 (Intersession: July 19-July 23) |
18 - 22 Years Old |
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Shoafim |
July 23-August 18, 2010 |
18 - 22 Years Old |
- 2010 Ezra Application Packet - Click Here
Ezra, a 7-week vocational training program, captures the passion and excitement of Camp Ramah. During the summer, young adults live at camp, along side 1400 staff and campers. They fill their days with job site experience, life skill classes, recreational activities and living Judaism.
The Ezra Program allows participants to take their existing skills and enhance them to live more independent and productive lives. The
independent living experience at Camp Ramah improves functioning through:
- vocational skills
- independent living abilities
- self-image
- social functioning
- Jewish community skills
Camp provides an ideal setting for Ezra participants who live in communal, independent living quarters with peers under adult supervision. Participants learn lessons of responsibility, kinship, sportsmanship and sharing.
Participants receive job-training experience in a number of service areas throughout camp and are held accountable for their interpersonal relationships in the Ramah community. Program goals include preparing young adults for independent living and teaching them employment related skills.
In addition to personal development, the Ezra program includes specific components to enhance their independent living experience:
- Cafe Ezra - participants devote one evening a week to running a cafe for the entire camp staff
- Buddy Program - participants are designated a special staff buddy to enhance friendships and interpersonal skills
- Days off - each week participants will collaboratively plan their day off activity
For more information on Tikvah, please call the Ramah office at (310) 476-8571 or email tikvah@ramah.org.
Special Needs Family Camp
Dates-August 20-August 25,2010
Camp Ohr Lanu is a week-long camp for families who have children with special needs ages 5-14. Camp Ohr Lanu combines study, prayer and fun into a program designed specifically for families who have children with special needs and their siblings. Come to camp to experience support from other families, joy at spending time together, respite and learn all while taking advantage of everything Ramah has to offer including swimming, hiking, sports and climbing.
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