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Research reports, presentations, programs, whitepapers, and more to help the field of Jewish camp provide high quality, immersive, and transformative Jewish summers.

October 7th Resources

As we near the one-year anniversary of October 7th,  FJC has gathered a collection of resources and events to help…

Topics: Jewish Values, Professional Development
Programs

Working With Teens: Leading Leaders

Members from Gen Z, like Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, are redefining how we understand what it means to be…

Topics: Cornerstone, Professional Development
Author: Aimee Lerner
Programs

Starting Your Day With “why”

Sometimes, whether it is during a pandemic, at camp, or any other situation, the days start to blend together. A…

Topics: Cornerstone, Professional Development
Author: Aimee Lerner
Presentation

Responsive Classroom Goes To Camp

Responsive Classroom ® is an evidence-based approach to teaching that focuses on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental…

Topics: Professional Development
Author: Foundation for Jewish Camp
Programs

Every Body Is A Bikini Body: Fostering Body Positivity & Supporting Campers With Eating Issues

Using principals from Health at Every Size, Body Positive, and Intuitive Eating movements, this session will support staff in helping…

Topics: Community Care, Professional Development, Programs
Author: Foundation for Jewish Camp
Programs

Introduction To A Trauma-informed Approach: A Framework For Camp Orientation

This session will introduce SAMHSA’s six key principles for a trauma-informed approach to working with individuals who’ve undergone adverse experiences.…

Topics: Camp Management, Professional Development, Programs
Author: Foundation for Jewish Camp
Programs

The Role Of Camp In Gender Identity Exploration

Participants in this workshop will receive the information necessary to advocate for gender affirming environments at camp, as well as…

Topics: Community Care, Professional Development, Programs
Author: Foundation for Jewish Camp
Programs

Identifying And Responding To Self-harm: A Functional Approach At Camp

Participants can expect to learn a non-judgmental approach to understanding the function of self-harm in children and adolescents in order…

Topics: Community Care, Professional Development, Programs
Author: Foundation for Jewish Camp
Programs

Temperature Check: Anger Management Tools For Youth

Anger is a normal emotion everyone feels at times. Changes in routine, missing home, and social pressures are common camp…

Topics: Community Care, Professional Development, Programs
Author: Foundation for Jewish Camp