Joseph Kruger Resident Camp Professionals Institute Schedule

 

Chair(s):                     Jonah Geller, Tamarack Camps
                                     Rachel Steinberg, Pinemere Camp
Institute Staff:          Lenny Silberman

 

Sunday, March 11, 2007

 

2:00 p.m.                       

Institute #1
Welcome & Introductions
In “Setting the Tone” for our conference we will model how to set the tone for camp and establish goals.
Presenter: Alvin Mars, Director Mandel Center for Jewish Education
Chair: Jonah Geller, Tamarack Camps
Rachel Steinberg, Pinemere Camp

 

Monday, March 12, 2007

11:15 a.m.                       

Institute #2
911: When Crisis Calls
How do we prepare, respond and move beyond a crisis. This session will include actual case studies.
Chair: Jonah Geller, Tamarack camps

 

Lunch with Group
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round…
Sharing best practices, new programs, policies and more
Chair: Debby Shriber, Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village

 

4:00 p.m.                       

Institute #3
Two Great Topics to choose from:

The RACE is On – Innovative Ideas for Staff Training, During and Beyond Pre-camp Orientation.  
This workshop will include concrete/ creative techniques and training tools that will teach, support and direct staff during pre camp orientation and beyond.   Participants will receive handouts at the conclusion of this workshop.
Presenter: Aileen R Hoffman, L.C.S.W. –A.R.H. Consultants
Chair: Amy Posner, Camp Eddie Isaacs

The Web Meets the Woods
New technologies and old traditions are clashing, but do they have to?
Chair: Jim Mittenthal, Camp Barney Medintz

 

7:00 p.m.                       

Institute Dinner [shared cost]

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

10:00 a.m.                       

Institute #4

Oh the Places You’ll Go: The Professional Journey
Keeping your finger on the pulse of your own professional development. What are the opportunities available to you?
Presenter: Robert Calabrese, ASGMC
Chair:  Rachel Steinberg, Pinemere Camp

 

12:00 p.m.                       

Institute #5 & 6

Depart for Capital Camps (lunch on the road)

Bus Session
Our Summer Shlichim: In 2007 the Israeli counselor today is not the same as in the past. What is the reality for young Israelis today and what questions, concerns & ideas do they bring with them. How can we help them facilitate conversations around the current situation in Israel and how can we change how we think about the Israel experience in camp.
Bus Educator: Shalom Orzach, Avi Chai Project Director, Education Department, Jewish Agency for Israel
Chair:  Rachel Steinberg, Pinemere Camp

 

2:00 p.m.                       

Tour Capital Camps

 

3:30 p.m.                      

Institute #6

If You Build It…
Building, maintaining and enhancing your camp’s property
Chair:  David Phillips, Capital Camp & Retreat Center

 

4:30 p.m.                       

Depart for Baltimore

 

6:00 p.m.                      

Arrive Back at Conference

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

10:00 a.m.                       

Institute #7

Dollars and Sense
Camp cannot survive and grow on camper fees alone. We will discuss a variety of ways to help you invest in your camp’s future.
Presenter: Tim Cohen, Vice President of Development, Hillel International Center
Chair:  Jonah Geller, Tamarack Camps

Wrap-Up & Farewell

 

12:00 p.m.                       

2007 Professional Conference Concludes