Be Your Best Potato
Under the best conditions, we can all be rockstars… but we know that camp doesn’t always provide the best conditions. This session will help counselors consider what they need to show up as the best version of themselves.
By Jill Goldstein Smith, Briana Holtzman, & Julie Finkelstein
Taking Stock of the Cabin
Using items from their cabin, co-counselors will explore the dynamics of their cabin community, what they want to see from their cabin community, and work together how each member of their community will contribute to getting there.
By Mark Gutman, Simcha Cohen, Zach Snyder, Alyssa Kress, Evan Taksar
Text Message Conflict Resolution
Using text messages and discussion, staff members will gain an appreciation of the complicated nature of conflict and the steps they can take towards successful conflict resolution.
By Kate O’Brien, Melissa Shaw, Teri McGuire
The Self Care Hike
Through guided, moving meditation, staff practice relaxation techniques, and the importance of refueling grounded in the text “Im ein ani li, mi li?”
By Allie Fischman, Joelle Kelenson Abby Mintz , Rachel Slaton
Overcoming Obstacles
Obstacle course for staff to build confidence and be resourceful, recognize self imposed pressures.
By Amy Coran, Neil Pickus, Bette Amir-Brownstein, Rachel Dobbs Schwartz
Rise Like a Lion
How do we wake up as enthusiastic on day 40 as on day 1? Why is it even important? This session shares a Jewish frame for starting each day with great energy and includes many different ways to incorporate great morning rituals into any bunk.
By Rabbi Avi Orlow, Melissa Shaw, Briana Holtzman
Managing Up: Yitro
Staff will experience different opportunities to interact with a supervisor and will learn concrete examples of managing upwards.
By Jonah Wagan, Kate O’Brien, Teri McGuire
Lets Get Cooking: From Generation to Generation
Staff members will prepare food together, challenged by different limitations, and considering the impact of their work on future generations.
By Max Weinstein, Adina Allen, Elliot Shriner-Cahn
Haiku Problem Solving: Noah
Staff will use haiku writing to practice solving problems in a concise manner.
By Tyler Gorelick, Jarred Coxford, Julia Snyder, Mac Lindner
Co-Counselor Dynamics & Anavah
Exploration of co-counselor dynamics through the middah/value of anavah/humility (and how much space you take up).
By Jill Goldstein Smith, Briana Holtzman, & Julie Finkelstein