Leaders Assembly

Leaders Assembly will commence at 2 PM CT on Monday, December 9th and conclude at 12 PM CT on Wednesday, December 11th.  

This year, Leaders Assembly will be part of The Jewish Camp Summit, co-hosted by Foundation for Jewish Camp and JCamp 180. The two conferences will run consecutively and share a venue. It will kick off with the JCamp 180 Conference beginning on December 8th and adjourning at 12:30 PM CT on Monday, December 9th, before continuing into FJC’s Leaders Assembly. Those also attending the JCamp 180 portion of the Summit, will need to register for each conference separately. Click here to learn more and register for the JCamp 180 Conference.

Registration is now open – click here.

While the true cost per attendee exceeds $1,000, we are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, allowing us to significantly reduce registration fees for all participants. Full conference registration includes access to all programming and the following meals: Monday (dessert reception), Tuesday (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and Wednesday (breakfast). All meals provided during the conference are Kosher-certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC). 

• Full Conference Registration: $650 USD 
• Canadian Attendee Full Conference Registration: $575 USD 
• Lay Leader ONLY One Day (Monday): $175 USD
  

• Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to assembly@jewishcamp.org no later than Friday, November 8, 2024. Regrettably, refunds will not be granted after this date. 
• For cancellations made before November 8, 2024, a full refund will be issued, minus a $50 processing fee. Refunds will be processed using the original payment method. 
• We understand that in rare circumstances an attendee substitution may be requested on your organization’s behalf. We are happy to work with you to accommodate substitutions until Friday, November 8, 2024, which will be subject to a $50 processing fee. 
  

Cancellation or refund inquiries concerning lodging and travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the participant and should be directed to the respective hotel and/or airline. FJC holds no responsibility for lodging or travel. 

In addition to the subsidized conference rate, conference sponsors have enabled FJC to offer additional support to camps that need further financial assistance to attend. To apply for a subsidy, we kindly ask that ONE representative from your camp complete the subsidy request form, before anyone from your camp registers for Leaders Assembly. If your camp is requesting a subsidy, please do not complete your registration at this time. If applicable, camps will be provided with a discount code.  

Leaders Assembly 2024 will take place Monday, December 9th – Wednesday, December 11th at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL. In the heart of downtown, this beautiful hotel and conference center are steps Chicago’s top attractions including the Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, the Magnificent Mile, and Lake Michigan. 

Hotel reservations must be booked separately. We have reserved a room block at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago at a reduced rate of $149 + tax per night. Please note that reservations in the block are first-come, first-served and must be made by November 14, 2024. The link to the room block will be available in your registration confirmation email.

Note: in the past our hotel room blocks have sold out, we encourage booking your hotel room at the time of conference registration.  

Please note that Foundation for Jewish Camp is not responsible for booking nor financially responsible for your sleeping room.

Arrival

Leaders Assembly programming begins at 2:00 PM CT on Monday, December 9th. Though hotel check-in at the hotel is 3:00 PM, you are welcome to try checking in earlier and leaving your bag with the hotel if your room is not yet available. Please then make your way downstairs to the conference registration.  

Departure

Check-out at the hotel is 12:00 PM. The conference will conclude at 12:00 PM CT on Wednesday, December 11th. Due to the end time of the programming, please check out of your hotel rooms prior to coming to conference programming Wednesday morning. There will be a bag check on site at the Hyatt. 

We are excited to welcome you to Leaders Assembly 2024 with an opening plenary session built to bring us together. The day will feature networking opportunities and the chance to choose a breakout session from a diverse range of topics. In the evening, attendees can explore Chicago’s restaurant scene before coming back together for a late-night dessert reception.

We are thrilled to be offering a one-day (Monday) registration exclusively for Lay Leaders who are interested in extending their time in Chicago following the JCamp 180 conference.

Tuesday is packed with engaging breakout sessions and Tuesday Choose Day “deep dive” learning opportunities, both at the hotel and around Chicago. We will reconvene for another inspirational plenary in the afternoon, and the day will conclude with a celebratory dinner followed by an evening activity, offering more opportunities for networking and connection.

On our final day together, we’ll start with another round of breakout sessions before gathering for the closing plenary.

Leaders Assembly is right for anyone interested in building a strong Jewish future. The field of Jewish camp is made up of many constituents – camp professionals, lay leaders, educators, communal professionals, and emerging Jewish leaders. With an array of sessions and workshops, networking opportunities and plenaries you will find significant benefits to attending the conference, no matter your role. 

CAMP PROFESSIONALS 

Leaders Assembly is created for a diverse set of year-round professionals, regardless of experience or portfolio. Veteran camp directors, new assistant directors, fundraising and/or marketing professionals, registrars, and more will find a wide array of sessions to choose from. We encourage you to bring your lay leaders as well to see how your camp fits within the broader Jewish camp conversation. 

LAY LEADERS 

Lay leaders are critical to the work we do on the local and field-wide level. Your presence at Leaders Assembly helps each camp move to the next level in fundraising, attracting new markets, upgrading facilities and programs and your expertise is invaluable to the field. 

While we hope lay leaders will join for the entirety of Leaders Assembly, we are pleased to offer a one-day (Monday) registration exclusively for Lay Leaders who are interested in extending their time in Chicago following the JCamp 180 conference.   

EDUCATORS 

Jewish camping is at the forefront of experiential education. Whether you’re an educator at camp during the summer or a year-round Jewish educator, you’ll find Leaders Assembly to offer unparalleled opportunities for networking and expanding your impact on the next generation. 

COMMUNAL PROFESSIONALS 

If you’re looking to develop a local Jewish camp initiative or deepen your community’s Jewish camp agenda, you’ll find Leaders Assembly an invaluable place to discuss why, and how Jewish camp can be a priority for your community. 

FUTURE JEWISH LEADERS 

Leaders Assembly is an excellent opportunity to network with professionals in this field, gain a clear understanding of the current trends, and find the motivation and mentors to make your dreams a reality. 

You will receive a confirmation email from assembly@jewishcamp.org upon registration. If you have additional questions about your Leaders Assembly registration, please contact us at assembly@jewishcamp.org.  

Great, we are excited about your interest! Please click here to submit our Expo Hall interest form.  

If you have any questions about the Expo Hall, please contact Randi Honig at randi@jewishcamp.org. 

We appreciate your support! Please be in touch with our assembly@jewshcamp.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities. 

Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to assembly@jewishcamp.org no later than Friday, November 8, 2024. Regrettably, refunds will not be granted after this date. For cancellations made before November 8, 2024, a full refund will be issued, minus a $50 processing fee. Refunds will be processed using the original payment method. 

We understand that in rare circumstances an attendee substitution may be requested on your organization’s behalf. We are happy to work with you to accommodate substitutions until Friday, November 8, 2024, which will be subject to a $50 processing fee.  

Cancellation or refund inquiries concerning lodging and travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the participant and should be directed to the respective hotel and/or airline. FJC holds no responsibility for lodging or travel. 

Please let us know what special accommodations you require when completing your registration. For further questions or to discuss in more detail, please contact assembly@jewishcamp.org. 

Please let us know what your specific dietary needs are when completing your registration. All meals and refreshments are certified Kosher prepared under the Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC). For further questions, please contact assembly@jewishcamp.org. 

Sorry. To protect the privacy of our community members, we do not publicly distribute a list of conference attendees.

Conference attire is “camp” business casual on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, attendees are encouraged to show their camp spirit by wearing their favorite camp-branded attire! We’ve got spirit yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how ‘bout YOU?!

This year, Leaders Assembly will be part of The Jewish Camp Summit, co-hosted by Foundation for Jewish Camp and JCamp 180. The Summit will kick off with the JCamp 180 Conference on December 8th and adjourning at 12:30 PM on Monday, December 9th, followed by Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Leaders Assembly beginning on Monday, December 9th at 2:00 PM and conclude on Wednesday, December 11th at 12:00 PM. The two conferences will run consecutively, share a venue and theme, and benefit from collaborative planning. 

No, attendees who wish to attend both conferences need to register for each conference independently.  

Those also attending the JCamp 180 portion of the Summit, will need to register for that conference separately. Click here to learn more and register for the JCamp 180 Conference.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from jcamp180conference@hgf.org upon registration. If you have additional questions about your JCamp 180 registration or the JCamp 180 conference, please contact JCamp 180 at jcamp180conference@hgf.org.