BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//JCC Association//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:JCC Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.jcca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for JCC Association BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130521 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20130508T161550 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T161550 UID:6468@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Questions and Answers about Staff Training/Orientation DESCRIPTION:Title: Questions and Answers about Staff Training/Orientation Date: May 20\, 2013 at 1:00 pm eastern\, 12:00 pm central\, 11:00 am mountain\, 10:00 am pacific What: Conference Call Facilitators: Matt Abrams Gerber and Jodi Sperling Target: JCC Day Camp Directors   Description: In response to recent inquiries on the listserv\, we are offering a conference call entitled\, Questions and Answers about Staff Training/Orientation. It will be an opportunity for you to share your questions (because you aren't the only ones who have them!) as well as your ideas and strategies (because we know you have some exciting plans in place!). The call will discuss staff training in general as well as how to bring in "the Jewish" in fun and engaging ways with your staff. Registration: Email Jody Gansel at jgansel@jcca.org LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/questions-and-answers-about-staff-trainingorientation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130313 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20130123T141517 LAST-MODIFIED:20130205T121853 UID:6146@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Chizuk Training Seminar DESCRIPTION:The Chizuk Training Seminar for Camp Directors and Chizuk Fellows will focus on the following areas: Creating/strengthening the peer networks of JCC overnight camp educators/directors Adding to the store of Jewish knowledge and concepts Identifying and exploring shared goals\, issues\, and questions Developing and sharing creative program ideas Setting the foundation for directors and fellows Registration: http://www.cvent.com/d/8cq48x   LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/chizuk-training-seminar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130215 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20130117T143139 LAST-MODIFIED:20130117T143139 UID:6137@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Your Camp and Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Webinar DESCRIPTION:Title: Your Camp and Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Date: Thursday\, February 14 at 2 pm eastern\, 1 pm central\, 12 pm mountain\, 11 am pacific What: Webinar Trainers: Ruth Miller\, Gift of Life Target: Camp Professionals Fee: Free   Descriptions: Join us this Valentine's Day to learn how your camp can SAVE LIVES!   We're all striving to incorporate values-based programming into our camp.  The idea of Pikuach Nefesh (saving a life) is arguably the most important and overriding commandment of all.   We'll be joined by Ruth Miller of Gift of LIfe who will describe how easy it is for your camp to partner with Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation\, to educate your staff and campers\, and to begin saving lives THIS SUMMER.  Any day or overnight camp looking for strong values-based programming ideas should NOT miss this presentation. Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/524540738 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/your-camp-and-gift-of-life-bone-marrow-foundation-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121115T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121115T140000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20121115T120955 LAST-MODIFIED:20121115T122349 UID:4995@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Theme Dreams: An Interactive Discussion on Identifying and Implementing Themes for Camp and Youth Programming Webinar DESCRIPTION:Title: Theme Dreams: An Interactive Discussion on Identifying and Implementing Themes for Camp and Youth Programming Date: Thursday\, November 15\, 2012 at 1pm Eastern\, 12pm Central\, 11am Mountain\, 10am Pacific What: Interactive webinar Trainers: Lonny Friedman (Camping Services)\, Matt Abrams Gerber (Mandel Center for Jewish Education)\, JCC Association Target: Full-time JCC Camp and/or Youth Professionals Fee: Free   Description: Why might you decide to have a theme for camp or afterschool? What questions should you be asking to identify and implement the most appropriate theme(s)? How do you connect your theme(s) to your program’s (and JCC’s) mission? What ways can you incorporate engaging Jewish content to support your theme(s)? Come prepared to discuss your own successful practices and lessons learned\, and take your programming to the next level by hearing what other camp and afterschool professionals have to say.   Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/780234882 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/theme-dreams-an-interactive-discussion-on-identifying-and-implementing-themes-for-camp-and-youth-programming-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121212T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121212T140000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20121017T121356 LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T121742 UID:4998@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Bringing Israel to Camp: How to Use Shlichim Most Effectively and Identify Host Families Webinar DESCRIPTION:Title: Bringing Israel to Camp: How to Use Shlichim Most Effectively and Identify Host Families Date: Wednesday\, December 12\, 2012 at 1pm Eastern\, 12pm Central\, 11am Mountain\, 10am Pacific What: Interactive webinar Trainers: Lonny Friedman (Camping Services)\, Osnat Zur (Continental Shlicha)\, JCC Association Target: Full-time JCC Day Camp Professionals Fee: Free   Description: How do you recruit\, vet\, and select host families? How do you set up your shlichim for success before they come to camp? What are the best approaches to utilizing shlichim to their maximum potential in your camp? Bring your questions and ideas and hear successful approaches to enriching your camp’s Israel experience.   Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/396605330 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/bringing-israel-to-camp-how-to-use-shlichim-most-effectively-and-identify-host-families-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121205T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121205T140000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20121017T121157 LAST-MODIFIED:20121017T121902 UID:4997@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:A Taste of TAG*: Introductory Webinar for Camp and Youth Professionals DESCRIPTION:Title: A Taste of TAG*:  Introductory Webinar for Camp and Youth Professionals Date: Wednesday\, December 5\, 2012 at 1pm Eastern\, 12pm Central\, 11am Mountain\, 10am Pacific What: Interactive webinar Trainers: Matt Abrams Gerber\, Mandel Center for Jewish Education\, JCC Association Target: JCC Camp and/or Youth Professionals Fee: Free   Description: Looking for ways to add fun\, engaging Jewish content to your camp and/or afterschool program? This webinar will introduce the TAG curriculum and explore ways you can utilize these Jewish educational resources to enhance your programming.   Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/343743010   * TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to help JCC campers and staff explore issues of daily living through a Jewish lens. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience\, and concepts into the fabric of camp. Each activity unit includes drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, music\, storytelling\, and Jewish text study components. LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/a-taste-of-tag-introductory-webinar-for-camp-and-youth-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121101 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120817T124543 LAST-MODIFIED:20120824T085458 UID:4529@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:JCC Resident Camp Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Title: JCC Resident Camp Conference Date: Sunday\, October 28 – Wednesday\, October 31\, 2012 What: gathering for all year-round resident camp professional staff Target: Resident Camp Directors and Staff Fee: $150   Description: A gathering of the JCC Association resident camp community\, for all levels of professional camp staff To Register: http://www.cvent.com/d/6cqwhy   LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/jcc-resident-camp-fall-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120417 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120416T103220 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T103220 UID:3736@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Orientation to Yisrael Sheli Curriculum for JCC Resident Camps DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 1\, 2 pm eastern\, 1 pm central\, 12 pm mountain\, 11 am pacific What: Webinar Trainer: Matt Abrams Gerber Target: JCC Resident Camps Fee: Free Description: Looking for new approaches to teaching Israel to teens? This webinar will orient you to The Goodman Family Institute: Yisrael Sheli (My Israel) – A Teen Program of Israel Education for JCC Resident Camps\, a wide-ranging Israel curriculum which was distributed to JCC Resident Camps for Summer 2011. We will walk through selected activities and discuss ways you could incorporate Yisrael Sheli into this summer's program. To Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/512867930 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/orientation-to-yisrael-sheli-curriculum-for-jcc-resident-camps/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T170000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120411T142745 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T080923 UID:3683@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:A Taste of TAG*: Introductory Webinar for Seasonal and/or Part-time JCC Staff DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 15 at 4 pm eastern\, 3 pm central\, 2 pm mountain\, 1 pm pacific What: Webinar Trainers: Matt Abrams Gerber\, JCC Association Target: Seasonal and/or Part-time JCC Staff\, particularly with Camp and/or Afterschool Fee: Free Description: Looking for ways to add fun Jewish content to your camp and/or afterschool program? This webinar will introduce the TAG curriculum and explore ways you can utilize these Jewish educational resources to enhance your programming. Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/556152274 * TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to help JCC campers and staff explore issues of daily living through a Jewish lens. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience\, and concepts into the fabric of camp. Each activity unit has drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, music\, storytelling\, and Jewish text study components. LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/introduction-to-tag-for-part-time-camp-staff-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120509T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120509T140000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120411T142645 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T080745 UID:3682@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:A Taste of TAG*: Introductory Webinar for Seasonal and/or Part-time JCC Staff DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 9 at 1 pm eastern\, 12 pm central\, 11 am mountain\, 10 am pacific What: Webinar Trainers: Matt Abrams Gerber\, JCC Association Target: Seasonal and/or Part-time JCC Staff\, particularly with Camp and/or Afterschool Fee: Free Description: Looking for ways to add fun Jewish content to your camp and/or afterschool program? This webinar will introduce the TAG curriculum and explore ways you can utilize these Jewish educational resources to enhance your programming. Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/815354170 * TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to help JCC campers and staff explore issues of daily living through a Jewish lens. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience\, and concepts into the fabric of camp. Each activity unit has drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, music\, storytelling\, and Jewish text study components. LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/introduction-to-tag-for-part-time-camp-staff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T170000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120411T142349 LAST-MODIFIED:20120411T142349 UID:3679@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:JCCA.me Training Webinar for Day Camp Professionals DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 25 at 4 pm eastern\, 3 pm central\, 2 pm mountain\, 1 pm pacific What: Webinar Trainers: Lonny Friedman and Jordan Zarin Target: Day Camp Professionals Description: Join JCC Association's information resources manager Jordan Zarin\, as she guides you through an introduction to www.jcca.me - the brand new\, interactive information and resource database for JCC professionals. The system is still in production\, and the day camping knowledge base is the first (of any JCC professional genre) database being introduced to the field.  Understanding that webinars between May and through the summer are difficult for camping professionals\, we'd like to offer it twice in April.  We will continue to offer subsequent trainings on the www.jcca.me system throughout the summer and into fall 2012 as well. Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/680435690 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/jcca-me-training-webinar-for-day-camp-professionals-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T150000 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120411T142118 LAST-MODIFIED:20120411T142118 UID:3676@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:JCCA.me Training Webinar for Day Camp Professionals DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 24 at 2 pm eastern\, 1 pm central\, 12 pm mountain\, 11 am pacific What: Webinar Trainers: Lonny Friedman and Jordan Zarin Target: Day Camp Professionals Description: Join JCC Association's information resources manager Jordan Zarin\, as she guides you through an introduction to www.jcca.me - the brand new\, interactive information and resource database for JCC professionals. The system is still in production\, and the day camping knowledge base is the first (of any JCC professional genre) database being introduced to the field.  Understanding that webinars between May and through the summer are difficult for camping professionals\, we'd like to offer it twice in April.  We will continue to offer subsequent trainings on the www.jcca.me system throughout the summer and into fall 2012 as well. Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/389603746 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/jcca-me-training-webinar-for-day-camp-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120329 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20120112T103336 LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T103340 UID:3348@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Making Your Jewish Institution LGBT Inclusive DESCRIPTION:Title: Making Your Jewish Institution LGBT Inclusive Date: March 27 – 28\, 2012 What: Seminar Where: New York Trainers: Keshet Target: Jewish Educators\, Youth Professionals and Community Leaders Fee: $180 per person or $135 per person if multiple people from the same JCC attend Description: You will learn: · How to make your camp\, youth group\, JCC\, day school\, Hebrew school\, synagogue\, or other organization more inclusive of all Jewish youth\, staff\, and families. · How to encourage and support youth leaders to create inclusive communities and celebrate diversity. · How to design and facilitate workshops on diversity and LGBT inclusion for faculty\, staff\, and parents in formal and informal Jewish educational settings. · How to use the Hineini DVD\, Curriculum Guide\, and other resources to create LGBT-inclusive educational programs. For more information contact: Andrea Jacobs\, andrea@keshetonline.com LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/making-your-jewish-institution-lgbt-inclusive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120327 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20111128T141643 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T141643 UID:3112@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:Chizuk Seminar DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, March 25-Monday\, March 26\, 2012 What: Seminar Where: New York (JCC Association Offices\, Manhattan) Trainers: David Ackerman and Matt Abrams Gerber\, Mandel Center for Jewish Education\, JCC Association Target: Chizuk Fellows and participating JCC Resident Camp Directors Fee: Free * Chizuk comes from the Hebrew word chazak\, meaning "to strengthen\," and refers to the Jewish Programming Directors at participating JCC residential camps (those whose camp directors participated in the Lekhu Lakhem program). The Chizuk Fellows are the central address for all things Jewish at camp\, thereby strengthening Jewish life and learning at camp and enhancing the overall camp program. Registration: Coming Soon LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/chizuk-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120314 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20111128T141454 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T141454 UID:3110@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:JCC Day Camp Leadership Forum at ACA TriState DESCRIPTION:\,strong>Date: Monday evening\, March 12th - Tuesday evening\, March 13th - Preceding American Camping Association's TriState Conference from March 14th-16th What: In-person Conference Where: Atlantic City Convention Center\, AC\, NJ Trainer: Top industry professionals and staff from JCC Association's Merrin Center for Camping Services and Mandel Center for Jewish Education Target: JCC Day Camp Professionals Fee: One person included with ACA registration (through ACA); additional participants for $150 LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/jcc-day-camp-leadership-forum-at-aca-tristate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120302 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20111117T162627 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T162627 UID:3083@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps DESCRIPTION:Title: TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps Date: Thursday\, March 1\, 2012 What: Seminar Where: Atlanta (Marcus JCC of Atlanta\, Dunwoody) Trainers: David Ackerman and Matt Abrams Gerber\, Mandel Center for Jewish Education\, JCC Association Target: JCC Camp Staff and Jewish Educators Fee: Free *TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to enrich the Jewish component of the JCC camping experience. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience and values into the fabric of camp. Each initiative has drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, and music components. LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/tag-seminar-for-jcc-camps-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20111117T162453 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T162453 UID:3082@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps DESCRIPTION:Title: TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps Date: Tuesday\, February 28\, 2012 What: Seminar Where: new York (JCC Association Offices\, Manhattan) Trainers: David Ackerman and Matt Abrams Gerber\, Mandel Center for Jewish Education\, JCC Association Target: JCC Camp Staff and Jewish Educators Fee: Free *TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to enrich the Jewish component of the JCC camping experience. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience and values into the fabric of camp. Each initiative has drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, and music components. LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/tag-seminar-for-jcc-camps-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20111117T162318 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T162318 UID:3080@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps DESCRIPTION:Title: TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps Date: Thursday\, February 16\, 2012 What: Seminar Where: San Francisco Bay Area (Peninsula JCC\, Foster City) Trainers: David Ackerman and Matt Abrams Gerber\, Mandel Center for Jewish Education\, JCC Association Target: JCC Camp Staff and Jewish Educators Fee: Free *TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to enrich the Jewish component of the JCC camping experience. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience and values into the fabric of camp. Each initiative has drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, and music components. LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/tag-seminar-for-jcc-camps-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20111117T162044 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T140737 UID:3078@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps DESCRIPTION:Title: TAG* Seminar for JCC Camps Date: Wednesday\, February 15\, 2012 What: Seminar Where: Chicago (Mayer Kaplan JCC\, Skokie) Trainers: David Ackerman and Matt Abrams Gerber\, Mandel Center for Jewish Education\, JCC Association Target: JCC Camp Staff and Jewish Educators Fee: Free *TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping® is a curricular initiative designed to enrich the Jewish component of the JCC camping experience. TAG develops discrete Jewish content and programming units for day and resident camps\, finding ways to integrate Jewish life\, experience and values into the fabric of camp. Each initiative has drama\, discussion\, games\, art\, and music components. Registration: Coming Soon LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/tag-seminar-for-jcc-camps/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110218 DTSTAMP:20130526T061212 CREATED:20101207T170854 LAST-MODIFIED:20110107T141127 UID:608@http://www.jcca.org SUMMARY:TAG/JCC Cares Training Seminar - California DESCRIPTION:This training will introduce the two new units of our TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping initiative\, and provide support and orientation to help integrate these units into camps and connect to camps’ JCC Cares projects where applicable. To Register: Contact Odelia Sussman at osussman@jcca.org LOCATION: URL:http://www.jcca.org/event/tag-training/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR