Winter Break. Family Camp

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1 Winter Break Family Camp מחנה משפחתי בחורף

2 Welcome to Camp! Table of Contents A-Z Guide... 4 Camp Hebrew Definitions... 6 Daily Schedule: Adults... 7 Daily Schedule: Kids...18 Rabbis in Residence...25 Upcoming Programs Campus Map...Back

3 Bruchim Ha bayim, Welcome to Ramah Darom! When I was a child I spent several years at Jewish summer camp, a place that was filled with meaning and love. Every year when I would come home it would take a long while to acclimate being back in real life. I remember thinking, Why do they keep calling our chadar a dining room? Why am I sleeping alone instead of with 18 other people? and wishing that my family could relate to the homesick feeling I had when away from camp. Winter Break Family Camp is the chance to tap into the alternate universe that camp creates, where fun and games are the work of your day, new acquaintances immediately become family, and Judaism is felt and experienced in a warm and radically welcoming environment. I am so happy to welcome you to the Winter Break Family Camp family. Please know that Ramah Darom is your home now and always. Eliana Leader Director, KMRC Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom Shalom, Winter Break Family Campers! As the Program Coordinator for the Ramah Darom Retreat Center, I am excited to welcome you to Winter Break Family Camp at Ramah Darom. This program book includes all the information you need to ensure a fun and meaningful vacation for you and your family. We are so excited you are here and are looking forward to sharing five fun-filled days of laughter, games, learning, and connecting. We hope you have the opportunity to do something you love, connect with old friends, try something for the first time and meet new people. If you have any questions during the retreat about the program schedule, kids program or logistics, I or one of our Ramah Darom team members will be happy to help you. I look forward to celebrating with you as we ring in the New Year! Emily Kaiman Program Coordinator, KMRC Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom שלום Winter Break Family Camp 3

4 Winter Break Camp A to Z Accessibility All of our recreational buildings are wheelchair/handicap accessible. If you have difficulty walking, please see a Ramah Darom staff member to discuss accommodations. Please note, we are not able to rent out golf carts to individuals and families. Alcohol Alcohol may only be consumed by adults 21 years of age and older. To maintain our standards of Kashrut, we ask that you do not bring your own alcoholic beverages into the Dining Room. Boxed Lunches Boxed lunches will be available for you to take on your checkout day. Business Center There is full Wi-Fi access in every building on campus, however there are times that our breathtaking mountain terrain might pose some challenges to this connection. Guests are welcome to use our computers, printer, and copier at any time in our Business Center located in the Welcome Center. If you require a private space to work, our staff will be happy to help you find what you need. Candlelighting We will provide Shabbat candles for candle lighting in the Dining Room. You may not light candles in your room! Cars and Parking The speed limit on campus is 5mph. Guests are asked not to use their vehicles to travel around campus. Guests may park only in approved parking locations. It is extremely important to only park in designated parking areas to ensure our maintenance and facilities team can access all areas of our campus. Cell Phone Use Cell phone signals can be spotty. We suggest enabling your Wi-Fi calling if your phone has this feature. If you find a good spot, stay put! Check-In and Check-Out Check-in starts on December 27th at 1:00pm. Check-out is no later than 11:30am on Monday, January 1st. Children s Camp/Youth Programming Supervised youth programming will be offered daily by professional educators and experienced counselors. A daily camp schedule can be found in this program book. Please encourage your children to join us in all camp activities. There is a mandatory meeting for parents at the start of the program so that everyone understands drop-off and pick-up procedures, and to ensure the safety of all our campers. Clothing Our atmosphere is casual. For Shabbat we recommend bringing dressier attire. Temperatures can drop quickly in the evenings and early mornings, so we do suggest layering your clothes. Bring comfortable shoes, and rain gear just in case! Drinking Water All water on our property is underground mountain spring water great for drinking! Driving Directions Online mapping and navigation systems can be inaccurate in the mountains. If you intend to go off campus during your stay, please refer to the driving directions in your Welcome Packet. Electronics Family Camp is a great time to take a break from electronics. While camp is a safe environment, please be aware that individual cabins do not lock. Campers will not be permitted to bring electronics to group time each day. We encourage everyone to enjoy the community by using earphones and game-playing devices only in their rooms. Emergencies/Illness In the event of an emergency, call 911 or from a land line. Be prepared to state the nature of the problem and your location (70 Darom Lane, Clayton, Georgia 30525). Please also dial #9300 internally or (706) to reach our receptionist who will help notify a staff member of the situation. From Midnight-7:00am your call will be routed to our answering service who will notify the appropriate Ramah Darom Staff. For minor medical issues, first aid kits are available at the Welcome Center Reception Desk, in the Marcus Lodge Hotel community room (ground floor), in the Mountainside Retreat Hotel kitchenette (lower level), in the Lakeside Hotel sitting room (lower level), and in the Main Dining Room. We will have a Nurse Practitioner on staff available after breakfast, in the afternoon, and for emergencies. The Mini- Marp (Infirmary) is located on the lower level of the Levine Center. Please see the schedule for daily hours. Food We are a kosher campus. Please help us maintain our kashrut. All your meals, snacks, and beverages are provided. Outside food is not allowed in the Dining Room. For our guests with special dietary needs, please confirm your dietary restrictions when you check in. All special dietary food needs will be served from just inside the prep area of the kitchen. Gym The gym is equipped with bikes, treadmills, elliptical, bench press benches, cross fit equipment, multi- purpose weight machine, medicine balls, gym bands, and yoga mats. For safety reasons, only guests over the age of 16 are welcome to use our gym, located on the ground floor of the Levine Center. Heated Accommodations All accommodations are heated. Each cabin building has a thermostat located in the common entryway that controls all cabins within the building. Please be mindful of your neighbors needs if you change the setting of the thermostat. 4 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

5 Housekeeping Cabin guests have access to clean towels outside of their bathrooms. If you need an extra set of sheets, please request sheets from the Welcome Center Desk. If your cabin trash is full, please note that there are large trash bins located outside every cabin building where you can empty your trash. Lost and Found The Lost and Found table is located next to the stage in the Main Dining Room. Please be sure to leave found items or check for lost items at this location. Meals Times At lunch and dinner, approximately halfway through the meal, the Mountainside and Lakeside Kid Zones (located in side dining rooms) will be open. These children s rooms will be a supervised area for kids who have finished eating to hang out and play. There will be some toys and games available and you may also add your own (please label them so they can be returned to you). At Shabbat dinner, Kiddush will be recited aloud for the community; the buffet line will open thereafter. At all other meal times, ritual items will be provided per table as needed. Prayers All participants are welcome to join in daily prayer services. Times are listed in the Program Book. Our services are run as traditional egalitarian services. On Shabbat we are also happy to offer tot-shabbat services to serve the diverse needs of our guests. Room Keys Hotel room keys are available upon request. Keys must be returned to the Reception Desk prior to check-out or a charge of $50 will be assessed. Running/Walking Off Property If you intend to run or walk on the road outside of our property, please be aware that there are dogs in the area that might not be as friendly as we are at Ramah Darom! Shabbat Shabbat at Camp is also a special opportunity to unplug from our phones and other devices so we can connect with family, new friends, and nature. Out of respect for this value and our community, we ask that guests refrain from using electronics in public spaces during Shabbat. In case of emergency, phones are available in all rooms and throughout the campus. Smoking Smoking is not allowed inside any building. There is a designated smoking area on the back porch outside of the Mountainside Dining Hall. A fee will be assessed to rooms or areas showing evidence of smoking or smoke damage. Supervision When your children are with their counselors during group time they will be fully supervised by the counselors and given a full camp program. At other times, such as family time and meals, parents are responsible for the supervision of their children. During the evening adult activities, counselors will be assigned to central spaces in the hotel and cabin areas to listen for children who wake up or need something. Counselors are there to respond to needs that arise but are not available to supervise bedtime. One counselor will always be available to get a parent if necessary, and every location will have a walkie talkie to stay in communication. However, please note that each family will not have its own individual babysitter. If you wish to participate in Shmira (Night Listening) you must fill out the Shmira Agreement and return it to us at registration. Telephones Guests can be reached through our Welcome Center Desk at Telephones are located in cabins and hotel rooms for your use. To call a hotel room or cabin from a campus phone, dial the four- digit extension for the room you are trying to reach. Extension numbers are located on a sheet in the drawer of the side table in the hotel rooms or next to the phone in the cabins. Cabin phones are for emergency or on-campus calls only. To call outside of campus from other campus phones dial 7 for a dial tone. Local 706 area code calls and 800 calls can be dialed directly. Other long-distance calls require a calling card. Valuables Ramah Darom is not responsible for any missing or lost items. If you are uncomfortable leaving valuables in your room, please leave them locked in your car (at your own risk). Wireless Access Wireless internet service is available throughout the facility via RetreatGuestWIFI. If you are having any issues connecting to the internet, please call the customer support line at (no calling card required). Ramah Darom Phone Numbers Clayton Office (706) Atlanta Office (404) Winter Break Family Camp 5

6 Ramah Darom Definitions Here s a quick reference to the Hebrew terms we use at Camp Beit Am Beit Etgar Beit Knesset Chadar Ochel Aidah Kikar Mercaz Aryeh Moadon Rikud Shacharit Sha at Menucah Peulat Erev Peulat Tzohoraim Shmira T fillah/ T fillot Sports Pavilion (Covered Basketball Court) Etgar s hang-out space, above the amphitheater Synagogue (1st Floor, Levine Center) Dining Hall (Levine Center) Group (each age group of campers) Soccer Field (in front of Levine Center) Library (1st Floor, Levine Center) Multipurpose Room (1st Floor, Levine Center) Art Building Dance Morning Prayer Service Rest/Nap Time Evening Activity Afternoon Activity Night Listening Prayer/Prayer Services 6 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

7 Daily Schedule Thursday, December 27, :00-4:00pm Registration - Welcome to Ramah Darom! Welcome Center 2:00-4:30pm Make your own "Smoothie" Snack Lakeside Chadar Ochel DIY Kid Crafts Open Climbing Tower and Giant Swing Lakeside Chadar Ochel Climbing Tower 3:30-4:30pm Meet the Gan Team, Play Time, and Supply Drop-Off The Gan (located on the 2nd Floor of the Mountainside Hotel) 4:00pm Camp Tour Depart from Welcome Center 4:30pm Mincha (Afternoon Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 5:00-5:30pm Family Welcome Session Beit Knesset 5:30-6:00pm Camp Group Ice Breakers with Counselors Depart from Beit Knesset Mandatory Parent Meeting - Camp 101 Beit Knesset 6:00-7:00pm Dinner Chadar Ochel 7:00-7:30pm Shira Song Session and Lilah Tov Family Gathering Chadar Ochel 7:30-7:45pm Ma ariv (Evening Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 7:30-8:30pm Laila Tov to Our Younger Campers! Peulat Erev 3rd-6th Grade Peulat Erev Etgar 7th-9th Grade Meet in the Moadon Beit Etgar 7:30-10:30pm Adult Night Odyssey Team Challenge Odyssey Course 8:45pm 9:15pm Campers Returned to Cabins/Hotels Staff Arrive for Shmira 9:30-10:30pm ESPN: Tailgate and Team Building Party Chadar Ochel 10:30-11:15pm Adult Campfire and S'mores Lakeside Fire Pit 11:30pm Shmira Ends NOTE: Details on Kids Camp Schedules begin on page 18. *Climbing, swing and ropes descriptions on page 24. Sessions with a gray bar require preregistration. Winter Break Family Camp 7

8 Friday, December 28, :00-9:00am Breakfast Chadar Ochel 8:45-9:15am Morning Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 9:15-9:50am Family Musical Shacharit with Rabbi David Beit Knesset 9:50am-12:00pm Camp See Camp Schedule for Drop-Off Information 10:00-10:50am Morning Coffee Corner with Rabbi Josh: Judaism for Jews Grab your coffee or tea and join this casual conversation. Mountainside Chadar Ochel Challah with a Twist with Emily Yoga with Snait Influenced by Iyengar yoga we will practice breathing techniques, basic meditation, and various fun yoga poses while practicing your Hebrew vocabulary as we name the postures and body parts! Challah Cover with Judy (Double Session) Beautify your Shabbat table with a colorful handmade Challah Cover. Using fabrics, create a one-of-a-kind heirloom for your family. No sewing involved. Bronze, Silver, Gold, Oh My! with Terri (Double Session) Create a collage of colors from many different colors of leaf. Many have heard of this beautiful flakey material, but few have used it to adorn something other than furniture. We will create pendants that utilize this fragile material in stunning ways. Chadar Ochel Moadon 11:00-11:50am Pick-Up Basketball Beit Am The Hero Dad Journey: Modern Fatherhood Skills with Yale As the roles of men and women are evolving and much different than when we were children, so have the skills we need to be successful in fatherhood and husband-hood. In this session Dr. Nogin will be discussing how fatherhood roles have evolved and the most relevant fatherhood skills of today and the future. Shira B'tzibur: Israeli and Hebrew Songs with Snait and Gil You don't have to know how to sing, you just need to love singing! We will sing in English and Hebrew. We'll sing some Israeli songs and some Jewish songs, some of the old and some of the new. Hike to the Waterfall Mountainside Chadar Ochel Main Dining Porch Meet at the Pizza Patio Challah Cover with Judy (Continued) Bronze, Silver, Gold, Oh My! with Terri (Continued) 8 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

9 Friday, December 28, :00pm Camper Pick-Up See Camp Schedule for Pick-Up Information 12:00-12:50pm Lunch Chadar Ochel 12:50-3:00pm Camp See Camp Schedule for Drop-Off Information 1:00-1:50pm 2:00-2:50pm Voices and Visions: Frames of Mind with Eliana Join us for a stimulating conversation exploring three pieces of art inspired by Jewish quotes. As 2018 comes to a close we'll think about what has inspired us this year, and how that can propel us forward. Total Conditioning with Megan A class using a variety of free weights, body weight, and calisthenics to improve overall total body conditioning, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Adult Climbing Tower and Giant Swing Archery with Yale Challah Cover with Judy (Double Session) Beautify your Shabbat table with a colorful handmade Challah Cover. Using fabrics, create a one-of-a-kind heirloom for your family. No sewing involved. Bronze, Silver, Gold, Oh My! with Terri (Double Session) Create a collage of colors from many different colors of leaf. Many have heard of this beautiful flakey material, but few have used it to adorn something other than furniture. We will create pendants that utilize this fragile material in stunning ways. Parenting from בראשית with Rabbi Josh Join us as we delve into discussion on the interesting parenting choices of our Forefathers and Foremothers! Rikud Ramah with Sarah Come learn the Camp Ramah Darom dances or just get your body moving. Archery with Yale Adult Climbing Tower and Giant Swing Challah Cover with Judy (Continued) Bronze, Silver, Gold, Oh My! with Terri (Continued) Beit Knesset Meet in the Gym Climbing Tower Archery Range Beit Knesset Moadon Archery Range Climbing Tower 3:00pm Camper Pick-Up See Camp Schedule for Pick-Up Information 3:00-3:30pm Grab and Go Snack Chadar Ochel Winter Break Family Camp 9

10 Friday, December 28, :00-4:30pm Open Climbing Tower Climbing Tower 3:15-3:30pm Mincha (Afternoon Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 3:15-3:45pm Afternoon Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 3:30-4:30pm 4:30-5:00pm Hachana L'shabbat (Preparation for Shabbat) and Shower Hour Communal and Individual Shabbat Candle Lighting and Songs Beit Knesset Chadar Ochel 5:00-6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma ariv Mountainside Chadar Ochel 5:30-6:00pm Kabbalat Sha-Tot Join Camp Director Geoff for a fun Shabbat experience for kids 5 and under and their grown-ups. Moadon 6:10-7:15pm Shabbat Dinner Chadar Ochel 7:15-7:45pm 7:45-8:45pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 9:45-11:15pm 11:30pm Shabbat Ruach (Singing and Spirit) and Lilah Tov Family Gathering Laila Tov to Our Younger Campers! Peulat Erev 3rd-6th Grade Peulat Erev Etgar 7th-9th Grade Campers Returned to Cabins/Hotels Staff Arrive for Shmira No TV Tisch Come celebrate with songs stories, snacks, and our favorite Ramah Darom Shabbat Game...Celebrity! Shmira Ends Chadar Ochel Meet in the Moadon Beit Etgar Lakeside Chadar Ochel Saturday, December 29, :00-9:15am Breakfast Chadar Ochel 8:45-9:15am Morning Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 9:15-10:00am Shabbat Morning T'fillah (Prayer Service) Beit Knesset Tot Shabbat Moadon 10:00-10:45am Family Aruchat Kallah (Light Snack) Under the Portico (by the Kikar) 10 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

11 Saturday, December 29, :45am-12:00pm Torah Service and Musaf Beit Knesset 10:45-11:45am Yoga with Snait Influenced by Iyengar yoga we will practice breathing techniques, basic meditation, and various fun yoga poses while practicing your Hebrew vocabulary as we name the postures and body parts! Moadon 12:15-1:15pm Lunch Chadar Ochel 1:15-2:15pm Zoo To You Presentation with Wildlife Wonders Lakeside Chadar Ochel 2:30-3:30pm Family Waterfall Hike Teen Basketball Tournament Building a Relationship with God After Sunday School with Rabbi Josh Family Kickball Game Meet at the Pizza Patio Beit Am Beit Knesset Softball Field 2:30-4:30pm Petting Zoo with Wildlife Wonders Side Kikar 3:30-4:00pm Snack Chadar Ochel 4:00-4:30pm Mincha (Afternoon Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 4:30-5:45pm Shabbat Story Time Afternoon Clinic Hours Won t You Be My Neighbor: Lessons on Friendship from Mr. Rogers and Sacred Text with Rabbi David Both Mr. Rogers and our sacred texts offer us deep wisdom on the importance of friendship and how we can develop and nurture loving relationships with others. Together we will explore some of these teachings and discover ways in which we can strengthen our existing friendships and seek out others. Tree of Life Shtender Presentation with Geoff Ramah Darom s Tree of Life Shtender is a stunning work of Judaic art which also serves as a cabinet containing every ritual object needed for Jewish religious observance throughout the year. The tour of the Shtender is part magic show, part quiz show, and lots of fun for all. Moadon Mini-Marp Mercaz Aryeh Beit Knesset Shabbat Menucha/Rest and Relax! 5:45-6:45pm Dinner - Seudat Shlishit Chadar Ochel 6:45-7:00pm Ma ariv (Evening Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 7:00-7:45pm Havdallah and Rikud Ramah Lakeside Chadar Ochel Winter Break Family Camp 11

12 Saturday, December 29, :45-8:45pm Laila Tov to Our Younger Campers! Peulat Erev 3rd-6th Grade Peulat Erev 7th-9th Grade Meet in the Moadon Beit Etgar 9:00pm 9:30pm 9:45pm-11:15pm 11:30pm Campers Returned to Cabins/Hotels Staff Arrive for Shmira MTV: Karaoke Night Revisit your favorite 80 s and 90 s hits and become a Winter Family Camp Rockstar. Shmira Ends Mountainside Chadar Ochel Sunday, December 30, :00-9:00am Breakfast Chadar Ochel 8:45-9:15am Morning Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 9:15-9:50am Family Musical Shacharit with Rabbi David and Rachel Beit Knesset 9:50am-12:00pm Camp See Camp Schedule for Drop- Off Information 10:00-10:50am Morning Coffee Corner with Rabbi Josh: Civil Discourse Can We Do It? Bring your coffee or tea to this casual conversation. Total Conditioning Mat Class with Megan A fun, fusion of Pilates, Yoga, and PiYo that blend movements to develop core strength and flexibility using primarily our own body weight. This class aims to improve our mind-body awareness with low impact movements. Pop-Up Book with Judy (Double Session) Have you ever wanted to know how it s done? Make your own pop-up book to surprise your kids and friends. Wishy Washer Pendants with Terri (Double Session Use everyday hardware store metal washers, gorgeous alcohol inks and ribbon necklaces to make a fashion statement everyone will love. Archery with Yale Mountainside Chadar Ochel Moadon Archery Range 12 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

13 Sunday, December 30, :00-11:50am This Kippah is a Keeper with Eliana Learn to crochet a kippah. Make one for yourself, or as a gift to someone you love! Yoga with Snait Influenced by Iyengar yoga we will practice breathing techniques, basic meditation, and various fun yoga poses while practicing your Hebrew vocabulary as we name the postures and body parts! Pop-Up Book with Judy (Continued) Wishy Washer Pendants with Terri (Continued) Archery with Yale Mountainside Chadar Ochel Beit Knesset Archery Range 12:00pm Camper Pick-Up See Camp Schedule for Pick-Up Information 12:00-12:50pm Lunch Chadar Ochel 12:50-3:00pm Camp See Camp Schedule for Drop- Off Information 1:00-1:50pm Vinyasa Yoga with Megan A more rigorous and athletic practice and flowing sequence of poses in coordination with our breath. A Helpmate Opposite: The Art of Marriage with Rabbi David In the creation of the first couple, God forms within them the keys to a successful marriage. We will explore the origin texts of Adam and Chava (Eve) and tease out these lessons as we seek to strengthen our loving relationships with our life partners. Pick-Up Hockey Game Pop-Up Book with Judy (Double Session) Have you ever wanted to know how it s done? Make your own pop-up book to surprise your kids and friends. Wishy Washer Pendants with Terri (Double Session) Use everyday hardware store metal washers, gorgeous alcohol inks, and ribbon necklaces to make a fashion statement everyone will love. Odyssey Team Ropes Challenge (Double session) Moadon Mountainside Chadar Ochel Hockey Rink Odyssey NOTE: Details on Kids Camp Schedules begin on page 18. *Climbing, swing and ropes descriptions on page 24. Sessions with a gray bar require preregistration. Winter Break Family Camp 13

14 Sunday, December 30, :00-2:50pm Hike with Rachel Meet at the Pizza Patio Hebrew 101: Basic Phrases with Snait Want to order falafel, or exchange greetings with your Israel cab driver? Did you learn Hebrew as a kid, but need a quick refresher? Come for a fun and interactive crash-course in Hebrew conversation. Pop-Up Book with Judy (Continued) Wishy Washer Pendants with Terri (Continued) Odyssey Team Ropes Challenge (Double session) Moadon Odyssey 3:00pm Camper Pick-Up See Camp Schedule for Pick-Up Information 3:00-4:00pm Hot Chocolate Carnival and 5K Kikar 4:00-4:15pm Mincha (Afternoon Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 4:00-4:30pm Afternoon Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 4:00-5:00pm DIY Kid Crafts Mountainside Chadar Ochel Family Art Hour with Terri and Judy Bookmarks not only mark our place in our reading, but they also make us happy when they display one s own creation. This is designed to be an adult-child activity. Please gather the kids and join us in creating one-of a kind bookmarks from transparency film and other materials. Lakeside Chadar Ochel 4:00-6:00pm Open Climbing Tower and Giant Swing Climbing Tower 5:00-6:00pm Shower Hour / Getting ready for Dinner 6:00-7:00pm Dinner Chadar Ochel 7:00-7:15pm Lilah Tov Family Gathering Chadar Ochel 7:15-7:30pm Ma ariv (Evening Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 7:30-8:30pm Laila Tov to Our Younger Campers! Peulat Erev 3rd-6th Grade Peulat Erev Etgar 7th-9th Grade Moadon Beit Etgar 8:45pm 9:30pm Campers Returned to Cabins/Hotels Staff Arrive for Shmira 14 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

15 Sunday, December 30, :45-11:15pm 11:30pm Food Network: Iron Chef Night Join us for a fun and delicious food challenge. Join the audience or show-off your best chef skills. Evening Art: Open Art Studio with Terri and Hamsa Papercuts with Judy Shmira Ends Mountainside Chadar Ochel Monday, December 31, :00-9:00am Breakfast Chadar Ochel 8:45-9:15am Morning Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 9:15-9:50am Family Musical Shacharit with Rabbi David and Rachel Beit Knesset 9:50am-12:00pm Camp See Camp Schedule for Drop- Off Information 10:00-10:50am Morning Coffee Corner with Rabbi Josh: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of the Other. Grab your coffee or tea and join in on this casual conversation. New Year's Book Club: Gratitude by Oliver Sacks with Eliana Vinyasa Yoga with Megan Moran A more rigorous and athletic practice and flowing sequence of poses in coordination with our breath. Adult Climbing Wall Hamsa Papercuts with Judy (Double Session) Create a one-of-a-kind papercut. Learn the basics of designing and cutting a beautiful handmade piece of art. No experience necessary. The Mollusk s secret: Pearl Rings with Terri (Double Session) This one comes from the sea learn how to use wire and a dowel to wrap a pearl ring. The colors and possibilities are endless! Mountainside Chadar Ochel Beit Knesset Margam Climbing Wall NOTE: Details on Kids Camp Schedules begin on page 18. *Climbing, swing and ropes descriptions on page 24. Sessions with a gray bar require preregistration. Winter Break Family Camp 15

16 Monday, December 31, :00-11:50am New Year's Resolutions: Writing Your Future with Emily Art Tour of Camp Ramah Darom with Camp Director Geoff Each summer campers are led by world-class artists in developing installation pieces for our campus. Join us on a walking tour to learn about the camper-produced installations and works of art which enhance the grounds of Ramah Darom. These conceptual pieces are rooted in text and tradition, rich in imagery, and artistically impressive. Beit Knesset Meet at the Pizza Patio 11:00-11:50am Pick-Up Hockey Game Hockey Rink Hamsa Papercuts with Judy Robkin (Continued) The Mollusk s Secret: Pearl Rings with Terri (Continued) 12:00pm Camper Pick-Up See Camp Schedule for Pick- Up Information 12:00-12:50pm Lunch Chadar Ochel 12:50-3:00pm Camp See Camp Schedule for Drop- Off Information 1:00-1:50pm 2:00-2:50pm Total Conditioning with Megan A class using a variety of free weights, body weight, and calisthenics to improve overall total body conditioning, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Jamming with Rabbi David Pick-Up Basketball Game Archery with Yale Relationship Bootcamp with Rabbi Josh Feel like you are in a relationship that could use a boost? Learn how to re-frame and re-shape these challenge areas in your life. Fire Building 101 with Rachel Archery with Yale Moadon Main Dining Porch Beit Am Archery Range Beit Knesset Lakeside Fire Pit Archery Range 3:00pm Camper Pick-Up See Camp Schedule for Pick- Up Information NOTE: Details on Kids Camp Schedules begin on page 18. *Climbing, swing and ropes descriptions on page 24. Sessions with a gray bar require preregistration. 16 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

17 Monday, December 31, :00-3:30pm Grab 'n Go Snack Chadar Ochel 3:30-4:45pm Family Talent Show Mountainside Chadar Ochel 4:45-5:00pm Mincha (Afternoon Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 4:45-5:15pm Afternoon Clinic Hours Mini-Marp 5:00-6:00pm Early Kid's Dinner Chadar Ochel 6:00-7:00pm Rikud Ramah (Dancing!), Ball Drop, and Lilah Tov Family Gathering Mountainside Chadar Ochel 7:00-7:15pm Ma ariv (Evening Prayer Service) Beit Knesset 7:00-8:30pm 8:30pm Laila Tov to Our Younger Campers/Older Campers and Parents Get Ready for New Year's Eve Party! Staff Arrive for Shmira 8:30-9:30pm Adult Cocktail Hour and Hors D oeuvres Lakeside Chadar Ochel 8:30-10:30pm New Year's Eve Party for Campers 1st and Up Mountainside Chadar Ochel 9:30pm-12:30am The Emmys: A Hollywood New Year s Party We re rolling out the red carpet to ring in the New Year in Hollywood style! Chadar Ochel 10:30pm-12:00am Teen After-Party Beit Etgar 12:45am Shmira Ends Tuesday, January 1, :30-10:30am Brunch and Pack-Out Lunches Available Chadar Ochel 11:30am Room Check-Out and L'hitraot: We hope to see you next year! להתראות! Winter Break Family Camp 17

18 Kids Camp Daily Schedule Morning Pick-Up and Drop-Off Puffinim and Pinguinim: Mercaz Gurim, Huskim, Ayalim, and Etgar: Lakeside Chadar Ochel Afternoon Pick-Up and Drop-Off Puffinim: Gan (An optional walking group to the Gan will meet each afternoon at 12:50pm at the Pizza Patio) Pinguinim: Mercaz Gurim, Huskim, Ayalim, and Etgar: Lakeside Chadar Ochel Friday Morning Puffinim (Puffins): Ages :00-10:30am Ice Breakers and Shira with Rabbi David Mercaz Aryeh 10:30-11:00am Challah Braiding Lakeside Chadar Ochel 11:00-11:15am Snack and Personal Care Lakeside Chadar Ochel 11:15-11:45am Shabbat Mercaz Aryeh Pinguinim (Penguins): 4-Kindergarten 10:00-10:30am Ice Breakers and Shira with Rabbi David Mercaz Aryeh 10:30-10:45am Snack and Personal Care Mercaz Aryeh 10:45-11:45am Challah Braiding and Shabbat Table Cards Lakeside Chadar Ochel Gurim (Polar Bears):1st & 2nd Grades 10:00-10:50am Climbing Climbing Tower 11:00-11:25am Rikud with Sarah Moadon 11:35-11:50am Shira with Rabbi David Moadon Huskim (Huskies) Aleph: 3rd Grade 10:00-10:25am Challah Braiding and Shabbat-O-Gram Making Lakeside Chadar Ochel 10:35-10:50am Sports with Nick Beit Am 11:00-11:50am Huskim (Huskies) Bet: 4th Grade 10:00-10:50am 11:00-11:25am Challah Braiding and Shabbat-O-Gram Making Chadar Ochel 11:35-11:50am Sports with Nick Beit Am 18 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

19 Friday Morning Ayalim (Deer): 5th & 6th Grades 10:00-10:50am Hike to In-Camp Waterfall 11:00-11:50am Climbing Climbing Tower Etgar (Challenge): 7th-12th Grades 10:00-10:50am CIT Time Gan, Art, or Sports 11:00-11:50am CIT Time Gan, Art, or Sports Friday Afternoon Puffinim (Puffins): Ages 0-3 1:00-2:00pm Sha at Menucha Gan 2:00-2:30pm Free Play Gan 2:30-2:50pm Nature Scavenger Hunt and Bark Rubbing Gan Pinguinim (Penguins): 4-Kindergarten 1:00-2:00pm Shabbat Art Project with Lena 2:00-2:30pm Nature Scavenger Hunt 2:30-3:00pm Rikud with Lauren Moadon Gurim (Polar Bears): 1st & 2nd Grades 1:00-1:25pm Camp Fire and S'mores Fire Pit 1:35-1:50pm Ice Breakers Moadon 2:00-2:50pm Challah Braiding Chadar Ochel Huskim (Huskies) Aleph: 3rd Grade 1:00-1:25pm Ice Breakers Mercaz Aryeh 1:35-1:50pm Camp Fire and S'mores Fire Pit 2:00-2:50pm Yoga with Snait Lakeside Chadar Ochel Huskim (Huskies) Bet: 4th Grade 1:00-1:25pm Ice Breakers Moadon 1:35-1:50pm Camp Fire and S'mores Fire Pit Winter Break Family Camp 19

20 Friday Afternoon Morning 2:00-2:50pm Shira with Rabbi David Beit Am Katan Ayalim (Deer): 5th & 6th Grades 1:00-1:25pm Challah Braiding Chadar Ochel 1:35-1:50pm Yoga with Snait Lakeside Chadar Ochel 2:00-2:25pm Camp Fire and S'mores Fire Pit 2:35-2:50pm Ice Breakers Lakeside Chadar Ochel Etgar (Challenge): 7th-9th Grades 1:00-1:25pm Yoga with Snait Lakeside Chadar Ochel 1:35-1:50pm Challah Braiding Chadar Ochel 2:00-2:25pm Ice Breakers Beit Etgar 2:35-2:50pm Camp Fire and S'mores Fire Pit Sunday Morning Puffinim (Puffins): Ages :00-10:30am Shira with Rabbi David Mercaz Aryeh 10:30-11:15am with Counselors Mercaz Aryeh 11:15-11:30am Snack/Personal Care Mercaz Aryeh 11:30-11:55am Rikud with Lauren Moadon Pinguinim (Penguins): 4-Kindergarten 10:00-10:30am Shira with Rabbi David Mercaz Aryeh 10:30-11:15am Giant Swing/Tower Climbing Tower 11:15-11:30am Snack/Personal Care Mercaz Aryeh 11:30-11:50am Rikud with Lauren Moadon Gurim (Polar Bears):1st & 2nd Grades 10:00-10:50am Sports Side Kikar 11:00-11:50am 20 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

21 Sunday Morning Huskim (Huskies) Aleph: 3rd Grade 10:00-10:50am Climbing Climbing Tower 11:00-11:50am Selfie Scavenger Hunt Start outside Moadon Huskim (Huskies) Bet: 4th Grade 10:00-10:50am Selfie Scavenger Hunt Start at the Pizza Patio 11:00-11:50am Climbing Climbing Tower Ayalim (Deer): 5th & 6th Grades 10:00-10:50am Yoga with Snait Lakeside Chadar Ochel 11:00-11:50am Sports Beit Am Etgar (Challenge): 7th-12th Grades 10:00-10:50am CIT Time Gan, Art, or Sports 11:00-11:50am CIT Time Gan, Art, or Sports Sunday Afternoon Puffinim (Puffins): Ages 0-3 1:00-2:00pm Sha at Menucha (Rest/Nap Time) Gan 2:00-2:20pm Free Play Gan 2:20-2:50pm Gan Judaics Gan Pinguinim (Penguins): 4-Kindergarten 1:00-2:00pm with Maddie 2:00-2:30pm Basketball with Nick Beit Am 2:30-3:00pm Drama/Acting with Mira Lakeside Chadar Ochel Gurim (Polar Bears): 1st & 2nd Grades 1:00-1:25pm Yoga with Snait Synagogue 1:35-2:25pm Selfie Scavenger Hunt Start at the Pizza Patio 2:35-2:50pm Sports with Nick Beit Am Winter Break Family Camp 21

22 Sunday Morning Afternoon Huskim (Huskies) Aleph: 3rd Grade 1:00-1:50pm Archery Archery Range 2:00-2:50pm Hike to in Camp Waterfall Huskim (Huskies) Bet: 4th Grade 1:00-1:50pm Hike to in Camp Waterfall 2:00-2:50pm Archery Archery Range Ayalim (Deer): 5th & 6th Grades 1:00-1:50pm Selfie Scavenger Hunt Start at Beit Am Katan 2:00-2:50pm Shira with Rabbi David Beit Am Katan Etgar (Challenge): 7th-9th Grades 1:00-1:50pm 2:00-2:50pm Hike to in Camp Waterfall Monday Morning Puffinim (Puffins): Ages :00-10:30am Shira with Geoff Mercaz Aryeh 10:30-11:00am with Counselors Lakeside Chadar Ochel 11:00-11:15am Snack/Personal Care Lakeside Chadar Ochel 11:15-11:55am Teva Volleyball Court Pinguinim (Penguins): 4-Kindergarten 10:00am-10:30am Shira with Geoff Mercaz Aryeh 10:30am-11:00am Sport with Nick Volleyball Court 11:00-11:15am Snack/Personal Care 11:15-11:55am with Lena Gurim (Polar Bears):1st & 2nd Grades 10:00-10:50am Shira with Rabbi David Beit Am Katan 11:00-11:50am Just Dance Moadon 22 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

23 Monday Morning Huskim (Huskies) Aleph: 3rd Grade 10:00-10:50am Just Dance with Huskim Bet Moadon 11:00-11:50am Yoga with Snait Lakeside Chadar Ochel Huskim (Huskies) Bet: 4th Grade 10:00-10:50am Just Dance with Huskim Aleph Moadon 11:00-11:50am Shira with Rabbi David Beit Am Katan Ayalim (Deer): 5th & 6th Grades 10:00-10:50am Peulat Edah 11:00-11:50am Archery Archery Range Etgar (Challenge): 7th-12th Grades 10:00am-10:50am Archery Archery Range 11:00am-11:50am Climbing Climbing Tower Monday Afternoon Puffinim (Puffins): Ages 0-3 1:00pm-2:00pm Sha at Menucha (Rest/Nap Time) Gan 2:00pm-2:20pm Free Play Gan 2:20pm-2:50pm Gan Judaics Gan Pinguinim (Penguins): 4-Kindergarten 1:00pm-2:00pm Campwide Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm-2:30pm Rikud with Sarah Mountainside Dining 2:30pm-3:00pm Yoga with Snait Mercaz Aryeh Gurim (Polar Bears): 1st & 2nd Grades 1:00pm-1:50pm Peulat Edah 2:00pm-2:25pm Yoga with Snait Lakeside Chadar Ochel 2:35pm-2:50pm Rikud with Sarah Moadon Winter Break Family Camp 23

24 Monday Afternoon Huskim (Huskies) Aleph: 3rd Grade 1:00pm-1:25pm Rikud with Sarah Lakeside Chadar Ochel 1:35pm-2:15pm Peulat Edah 2:25pm-2:50pm Shira with Rabbi David Beit Am Katan Huskim (Huskies) Bet: 4th Grade 1:00pm-1:50pm Peulat Edah 2:00pm-2:25pm Rikud with Sarah Moadon 2:35pm-2:50pm Volleyball with Counselors Volleyball Court Ayalim (Deer): 5th & 6th Grades 1:00pm-1:50pm /Sports /Beit Am 2:00pm-2:50pm /Sports /Beit Am Etgar (Challenge): 7th-9th Grades 1:00pm-1:50pm CIT Time Gan, Art, or Sport 2:00pm-2:50pm CIT Time Gan, Art, or Sport Climbing Tower, Giant Swing & High Ropes Alpine Tower: A remarkable high ropes course adventure constructed on a series of vertical towers, providing an unforgettable outdoor climbing experience. Challenge yourself! Odyssey High Ropes Course: A team-building-focused high ropes obstacle course. This two-level course is built to allow teams to accomplish goals 20 and 40 feet off the ground. After successfully navigating the course, the team celebrates their accomplishment by flying to the ground on a zip-line. Giant Swing: Teammates pull on a rope that raises you up to 26 meters in height. When you pull the cord the massive cables take hold and swing you out in a pendulum swing. Suitable for a wide range of participants who can choose the height from which they wish to swing. 24 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

25 Meet the Rabbis-In- Residence Rabbi Joshua Hearshen Even as a child growing up in suburban Detroit, MI, Rabbi Josh Hearshen knew that he wanted to become a rabbi. Rabbi Hearshen credits a committed Jewish upbringing and his Sunday school teacher, Morton Wolin,ז ל for placing him on the path of the rabbinate. Rabbi Hearshen enjoys teaching concepts in new and unique ways that grabs people s attention and keeps them active. He played a central role in bringing young adults, young families and teens into synagogue life through his innovative programming and his personal connections with all the members of his community. He has been recognized for excellence in education by the Bureau of Jewish Education in Los Angeles, CA and with the national Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award. Rabbi Hearshen strives every day to inspire, engage and expand community. A community prays together, socializes together, enjoys life together, learns together, and longs to be together when apart. Rabbi Hearshen has a BA in Social Relations from Michigan State University, an MA in Rabbinic Studies from the University of Judaism and Rabbinic Ordination from the University of Judaism. He is the co-author with Rabbi Elliot Dorff of a paper on Violent and Misogynistic Video Games which was approved and published by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards in Rabbi Hearshen spent three years ( ) in Mercer Island, WA at Herzl Ner-Tamid as the Assistant Rabbi and three years ( ) in Syosset, NY at Midway Jewish Center as the Associate Rabbi. He is married to Carrie Hearshen, who he met in college. Carrie is an accomplished Jewish educator who spent three years writing educational materials for Torah Aura Productions in Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Hearshen and Carrie welcomed their daughter Ayelet into the world in 2008 and they are enjoying learning the ropes of parenthood. In his spare time Rabbi Hearshen will be found reading (comic books are a favorite), playing hockey, cooking, rooting for Detroit sports teams or practicing magic. Rabbi David Paskin David Paskin, or Rabbi David as he is known, is an accomplished spiritual leader, singer/ songwriter, entertainer, Jewish futurist, social activist, award-winning Jewish educator and founding rabbi of OHEL. Prior to moving to Florida, David served as the rabbi and spiritual leader of Temple Beth Abraham in Canton, Massachusetts for seventeen years. David currently serves the Palm Beach and Broward county Jewish communities as a spiritual leader and teacher while spending his summers as Rosh Musica (Music Director) at Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia. A graduate of Brandeis University (1993) and the Academy for Jewish Religion (2002), David has been working in the Jewish world for over two decades teaching at various religious schools, day schools, and camps around the country. In the Boston area, David has served as Music and Judaics Director of Grossman Camp, as Judaic Studies Coordinator of the Rashi School of Greater Boston and as co-head of school at Kehillah Schechter Academy. David has taught and performed at a number of conferences including the Shefa Network, CAJE, the National JEA Convention, the UAHC Biennial, the United Synagogue Biennial, and USY International Convention. His presentations have focused on prayer and spirituality, Jewish music, and formal and informal Jewish education. David is a blogger for the Times of Israel and the World Wide Reblog and is a proud contributor to Not By Might: Channeling the Power of Faith to End Gun Violence. David s first book, The Search for the Sacred was published in the summer of Winter Break Family Camp 25

26 Thank You To Everyone Who Made This Program Possible! Our program would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our counselors and staff. We are so grateful to have them as a part of the team! Aidah/Group Counselors Rosh Gan: Carla Birnbaum Counselors: Uri Cattan Sarah Davis Allison Davis Uri Epelbaum Naama Erez Avery Frank Hannah Gilman Maddi Gorelick Jonah Greene Nick Insua Erin Katz Zev Krausman Jakob Levin Hannah Levison Ben Miller Emily Morris Paris Orloff Elliot Reich Lauren Saslov Renata Schaffer Rosh Camp: Allison Sherman Michelle Silva Joey Spellberg Lena Stein Mira Sykes Jenna Udell Jordan Van Glish Joseph Weil Fede Zalcberg Meira Zibitt Program Specialists Archery: Yale Nogin Artists: Terri Jacobson and Judy Robkin Climbing Coordinator: Lisa Loveday Evening Program Coordinator: Sarah Attermann Family Program Coordinator: Myriam Angel Massage: April Alexander and Hart Fandrich Nurse Practitioner: Pamela Brill Photographer: Ori Salzberg Yoga and Fitness: Snait Ben-Herut and Megan Moran Ramah Darom Professional Staff Incoming Chief Executive Officer: Wally Levitt Camp Ramah Darom Director: Geoff Menkowitz Assistant Director: Rachel Dobbs Schwartz Director of Tikvah Support & Camper Care: Audra Kaplan Program Director: Michael Fingerman Administrative Assistant: Myriam Angel Registrar: Andrea Cohen Regional Coordinator, South Florida: Stacey Chopp Camp Yofi Director: Susan Tecktiel Development & Marketing Director of Development: Sharon Rosenfeld Marketing Director: Robyn Diamond Development Assistant: Ashli Breen Finance Controller: Susan Perlman Holly Barlow: Finance Manager KMRC Retreats and Rentals Director: Eliana Leader Program Coordinator: Emily Kaiman Hospitality & Sales Coordinator: Katie Hendricks Facility General Manager: Anthony Franklin Assistant General Manager: Justin Thompson Facility Director: Shane Palmer Welcome Center Receptionists: Judy Harvey & Dottie McCullar Facility Technicians: Tony Massengill & Rafael Lopez Director of Environmental Services: Jorge Castillo Food & Beverage Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager: Todd Jones (Chef Todd) Executive Sous Chef: Pete Arpke Mashgiach: Alan Jaffe 26 Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom

27 About Ramah Darom Ramah Darom offers Jewish experiential, inclusive programs for all ages, from summer camp and family camps to multi-generational retreats all year round. Our world class amenities, top-notch accommodations, delicious kosher food, and dedicated staff have made us a camp and retreat center that s second to none. But it s our heart and soul that have made Ramah Darom a magical place, one that leaves a mark on all who spend time here. We Look Forward To Seeing You at One of Our Programs in 2019! PROGRAM DATE DESCRIPTION Farm 2 Table Tu B Shevat Jan A family-friendly weekend of learning, gardening, cooking, and delicious, locally sourced meals. Pardes Beit Midrash B Darom Feb A Ramah Darom and Pardes Retreat that will educate and inspire you. Passover Retreat Apr An all-inclusive, kosher for Pesach, fun, and relaxing holiday. Camp Ramah Darom Jun. 12-Aug. 5 4 and 8 week sessions for rising 4 th -10 th graders. Taste of Ramah 4 Sessions A 12-day program for first-time, rising 3 rd -5 th graders. Athletic Edge Jun. 12-Aug. 5 Tikvah Support Program Jun. 12-Aug. 5 Opening Summer 2019: Lacrosse and Rowing Specialty Tracks at Camp Ramah Darom. 2, 4 and 8 week support for rising 6 th -12 th graders with neurodevelopmental disorders. Summer Family Camp Jun Jul A family vacation and a camp test drive. Best for families with children 10 and under. Camp Yofi Aug LimmudFest Aug. 30-Sept. 2 For Jewish families with children with autism spectrum disorder ages A Ramah Darom & Limmud Atlanta + SE program filled with learning, connecting, and exploring Judaism. Keshet Shabbaton Sept. 6-8 Keshet s Southest LGBTQ and Ally Teen Shabbaton. ramahdarom.org Exceptional experiences in Jewish living and learning for youth, adults, families and communities.

28 RECREATION MEETING SPACES LODGING A Tennis Courts Q Mountaintop Pavilion Y Welcome Center B C D E F G H I J Hockey Court Basketball Courts Farm Swimming Pool Sand Volleyball Courts Covered Basketball Court/ Beit Am Odyssey Course Activity Field/Kikar Alpine Tower, Climbing Wall & Swing R S T U V Beit Am Katan and Beit Etgar Amphitheater & Covered Stage Mountainside Pavilion Pizza Oven & Fireplace Patio Levine Center: Dining Hall/ Chadar Ochel Multipurpose Room/ Moadon Spiritual Center/ Beit Knesset Library/ Mercaz Aryeh Z Cottages (Z1 Z5) AA Marcus Lodge BB Mountainside Hotel CC Deluxe Cabin DD Mountainside Cabins (1-12) EE Lower Roads Cabins (13-20) FF Lakeside Cabins (21 32) GG Lakeside Deluxe Hotel K Timber Challenge Course W Lakeside Pavilion/Margam L Campfire Ring X Treehouse M Archery Range N Arts & Crafts Center/ O Boat Dock P Softball Diamond