Mitzvah Corps participants will have the chance to work with the International Rescue Committee to create and run a summer camp for children of refugees living in the greater Seattle area. Machon Advisors live in cabin with their campers. Please keep in mind the following as you complete the staff application: We require the following pieces of information which you should have on hand: You will be asked to complete a few short essay questions. Other duties which from time to time may be assigned at the discretion of the Camp Director. Our camp is imbued with a sense of Simcha (joy), Kehila (community), Ruach (spirit), and Kef (fun). Bnai Brith Camp was founded in Portland in 1921. Field trips include beach trips, white-water rafting and the Ashland Shakespeare Festival. Bachelors Degree in a field related to education, special education, childhood development, social work, or psychology a must. Help build on the development and implementation of an integrated Jewish educational program in the waterfront. Training and/or experience in wide range of digital mediums, including digital photography, photo editing, video producing, and/or digital recording. Plan and lead cabin activities. Eva L Gunther Head Songleader (Music Supervisor). Three weeks at camp will allow your Kochavim camper to develop strong bonds with their cabin, unit, and camp. When appropriate, be a point person for the unit in the absence of the Unit Head.
Rabbi Ilana currently lives in Sacramento with her husband and three kids. Attend daily meetings and perform various other administrative responsibilities such as detailed logs of camper interactions and parent contact. Push unit programming to a new level, ensuring camper and staff excitement and growth each session, Ability to serve as an adult role model surrogate parent for all, Willingness and ability to take full responsibility for the lives of. When available, help with regular camp programming and participate in all camp activities. Be responsible for necessary supplies to maintain garden. Support the music department in recording campers and staff/. The depth of learning, fun, and community building that happens in Kesher ensures that your Jewish teen will have the time of their life! Throughout all of our programs, we encourage discovery and self-expression. Camp highlights include woodworking, creative arts, Jewish cooking and a white-water rafting excursion. Machon counselors must have at least two years of experience as a summer camp counselor. Please note that four unit heads will be hired for the entire summer (9 weeks) and one unit head will be hired for Aleph and Bet Sessions only (7 weeks): Designated Supervisor: Assistant Director, Designated Supervisor: Program Director/Art Supervisor, Designated Supervisor:Assistant Director, Designated Supervisor:Area Supervisor of Specialty Field, Designated Supervisor: Waterfront/Sports Supervisor, Designated Supervisor: Camper Care Director, Designated Supervisor: Communications/Development Associate, Designated Supervisor: AssistantDirector. At a time when many local sleepaway camps were filling up and running out of space, more and more post bnei mitzvah teens are distancing themselves from Judaism. Participate regularly and enthusiastically in all Camp programs.
Maintain the camp gardens, including planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and more. Specialists should be with assigned units when they do not have direct programming responsibilities especially at meals, song sessions, services, and evening programs. CSS values each child as an individual and strive to support their social and spiritual growth. Attend at least one leadership team weekend at URJ Camp Kalsman scheduled in the spring prior to camp to begin training and preparation for the upcoming summer.
Machon campers take a trip off camp between sessions Aleph and Bet. Oversee all aquatic and sports programming spaces, including the pool, lake, sports field, archery field, volleyball court, basketball court, Coordination of the educational program within parameters set by the Director of Education, Implement a curriculum of relevant, fun, engaging, age appropriate, and educational programs for campers in grades 2 through 12, according to the outline laid out by the Director of Education, Work with waterfront specialists to help guide them in integrating and incorporating Jewish content into their activity areas.
Common sense, safety-consciousness, and high moral character required. 12 day Nitzotzot campers will experience an on camp overnight in one of Camp Kalsmans beautiful campsites. Interest in working with young adults and children in providing suggestions and resources for integration and success in the camp environment, Understanding of common food allergies and dietary accommodations. Manage Camps photo database and serve as the camps photographer and videographer when necessary. Function as camp driver, making airport runs, taking campers and staff to doctors visits or the emergency room as required. 
Sitting with cabins and interacting with chanichim is a must. BBMCA has evolved to become one of the primary sources of financial support for BB Camp and in 2009 purchased the camp property and operation from the MJCC, establishing BB Camp as an independent, community-based Jewish camp. Supportarts departmentin lesson developmentand equipment. Machon campers take a trip off camp between sessions Aleph and Bet.
Ability to organize a large amount of information into usable data. At the end of the 2 weeks, Nemerim campers will come home saying, I LOVE BEING JEWISH!. Prepare and lead Shabbat afternoon activities. Responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of ALL chanichim at ALL times. Daily unit programs give campers the chance to explore their favorite activity areas on camp and spend time building relationships with the other campers in their unit. Training and experience commensurate with needs ofmusic and recording department. Help every machonikim understand their new role as counselors in training and role model appropriate counselor behavior. Willingness to work as part of a team to provide appropriate activities and care for young children. Kesher chugim will run independently of our other units, allowing our high school students to build skills appropriate to their age and interests. Eleven Days, Two Weeks or Three Weeks for 6th and 7th Graders. Goorim campers will be true Camp Kalsman veterans after their 2 weeks of Jewish fun. Incorporated in Oregon, Schechter's first office was in Congregation Neveh Shalom, and the connection between CNS and CSS still runs deep today. Willingness to blow bubbles on a regular basis. Model and advocate acceptance and understanding for campers with special needs. Camp Miriam on Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada, is affiliated with the Habonim Dror, based on the pillars of Progressive Labor Zionism, Judaism, Socialism, Social Justice and Hagshama (actualization of values).
All Tzofim three week campers will have the opportunity to try out the Giant Swing and take a day trip off camp during their 3 weeks. Attend at least one leadership team weekend at URJ CampKalsmanscheduled in the spring prior to camp to begin training and preparation for the upcoming summer. Nothing is sweeter to her than leading services in her hiking boots with over 200 campers and staff. Daily tfilah (prayer) and shira (song session) help Kochavim campers build their Jewish identity and learn about what it means to be part of a Jewish community. E-Check will allow tuition to be deducted directly from either your checking or savings account and can also be used with payment plan options.
Maintain parent contact before, during and after camp regarding preparation for the summer, feedback during the summer and follow up evaluation. Play a role in managing set-up/clean-up tasks for daily camp activities. Responsible for health and safety of campers as described in the specialist/counselor description. Responsible for helping craft a daily program for children of summer staff and summer faculty.
Coordinate daily camper care meetings with Unit Heads. Teach or assist in teaching electives and specialties. They gain an appreciation for their local environment in the Pacific Northwest, a connection to the outdoors and a strong sense of Jewish pride that they will take into the school year. First Aid Certification required, Wilderness First Aid preferred, Knowledge and/or experience in nature, outdoor, and camping programming preferred. Attend in-camp training sessions and staff meetings as required. Aug. 17-19, 2020, 3-day 'Taste of Kesher' program for 3rd graders, for $250. Jena enjoys hiking, cooking, board game nights, and attending local performances of all types!
Assist with deliveries, keeping logs, storing supplies when necessary, and communicating to appropriate personnel that items have arrived. As you are aware, the URJ Camp Kalsman is a not-for-profit organization. Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Ability to interface with medical staff, camp staff, parents, and campers. Coordinate with other camp staff on supply requisitions and ensure that all supplies are purchased in a timely manner. Regularly evaluate the performance of unit staff members, following the set guidelines, Run unit staff meetings each evening after camper bedtime, Serve as next step after counselors in discipline chain-of-command, Become directly involved with all chanichim and staff in unit-communicate with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and Inclusion coordinator on key matters, Will be called upon to communicate directly with parents, Work with the Education Director on the units education programming and play a role in its facilitation, Take part in creating and leading staff development opportunities both during Staff Orientation and throughout the summer, Training and experience commensurate with needs of Teva activities (gardening, animal care, outdoor education, Help build on the development and implementation of an integrated Jewish educational program.
Common sense, safety-consciousness, and high moral character required. After many years as a camper and staff member, she is thrilled to join the Kalsman team in the Pacific Northwest to help the next generation of campers have the time of their lives just like she did. BB Camp serves rising 2nd- to 12th-graders. Implement a curriculum of relevant, fun, engaging, age appropriate, and educational programs for campers in grades 2 through 12, according to the outline laid out by the Director of Education. Serve as a senior counselor and role model for your unit. Ability to accept guidance and support. A special 12 day (11 nights) offering just for current 5th graders is a great option for campers who want to get as much out of camp as they can in less than two weeks! Skill and ability in working with children, especially high school age students. Campers are free to mix and match sessions and stay for as few as four days or as long as six weeks. CSS is an independent Jewish summer camp welcoming Jews of Conservative, Reconstructionist, Renewal, Reform, traditional and unaffiliated backgrounds. Mittleman Jewish Community Center Schnitzer Family Campus 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219 503.244.0111 mjcc@oregonjcc.org, Proudly serving people of all faiths and backgrounds since 1914. We are committed to offering ways for our families to avoid this charge.
Nine of CSS' board presidents have been Portland residents.
We strive each season to provide an excellent camp program. Willingness and ability to take full responsibility for the lives of chanichim. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, dragon-boating, gardening, reading, learning, hiking, bicycling, and enjoying the great outdoors. Nemerim campers will experience an on camp overnight in one of Camp Kalsmans beautiful campsites. Chalutzim campers will daily experience all of the areas of Camp Kalsman from waterfront activities to arts, sports to Jewish education, adventure activies ranging from hikes to mountain biking and more! In 1931 a group gathered at BB Camp for a Mens Camp, which evolved into the Bnai Brith Mens Camp Associations annual encampment. Oversee a staff of Teva Specialists with programming that includes the garden, farm, teva, and outdoor/camping.
BB Camp is open to everyone. Training and experience commensurate with needs of tech/media activities (film or digital photography, video photography, digital photo editing, video editing, social media, etc. Seven or Eleven Days for 3rd and 4th Graders. Your Social Security / Social Insurance Number, The dates you are available for work at camp.
Serve as a senior specialist and role model for your area. Must be self-starter and able to work with a minimum of supervision. In conjunction with theHeadSongleader, music specialists, andsongleaders, support the music program with their AV needs for activities. Communicate with chanichims parents when necessary. Observe campers with special needs during camp program to maintain a level of familiarity with each one. Training and experiencein teaching music and/orsongleadingrequired. Must be 21+ and have a current drivers license and clean driving record. Ensure machonikim exercise good hygiene and health practices. Directly responsible for the cleanliness and care of each of the Waterfront Department areas includes pre and post camp inventory, Attend daily meetings and perform various other administrative responsibilities such as regular staff evaluations, supply requisitions and management, and scheduling for staff, Directly responsible for the cleanliness and care of all area equipment and program areas includes pre and post camp inventory, Able and willing to work with a variety of staff members in a calm, collected manner at all times, Participate in pre-camp staff orientation and any on-going staff development programs throughout the summer. Work with Teva and Trips specialists to help guide them in integrating and incorporating Jewish content into their activity areas. Session prices vary by length. Act as early-warning system for machonikim with problems. Powered by FEDWEB Central Privacy Policy Terms of Use. Current 6th and 7th graders can join us for Dubim, a 10 day or 2 week session full of fun and excitement!
Chalutzim campers will also have a chance to spend time climbing the URJ Camp Kalsman Alpine Tower and will experience an overnight excursion on camp a great chance to further explore Camp Kalsmans 300 beautiful acres.For 6thgraders looking for independence, Jewish fun, and new friends, Chalutzim is a perfect fit. Hiking in the untouched beauty of the forests and protected wetlands augment the camps exciting teva (outdoor) programs. Our campers can be independent in a safe and nurturing environment. Help build on the development and implementation of an integrated Jewish educational program in the ropes areas. We look forward to receiving your application! Whenever possible, incorporate unit staff members in program planning and leadership. Designated Supervisor: Assistant to the Directors/Assistant Director. Schechter is home to more than 500 campers a summer, from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Directly responsible for cleanliness and good repair of the cabin. Seven or Eleven Days for 1st and 2nd Graders. Ability to answer telephones, interact with camper parents, and relay messages. During two daily unit program blocks, Nemerim campers will also have the opportunity to spend time at the URJ Camp Kalsman Alpine Climbing Tower, farm, art room, and so much more.
When time permits, participate in other Camp programming as is practical. In charge of all communication with the outside world, including supervision of telephone system and mailings. To help turn the tide and start a new pattern of Jewish growth and connection, NCSY decided to create a summer camp that was focused on making Judaism fun and relevant. Coordinate additionalcamper or staff support with the camp social worker.
Families that choose to pay by credit card will incur a non-refundable 2.75% credit card transaction surcharge.
In addition, Aleph Kesher campers will participate in a one day off camp trip, Bet Kesher campers will participate in a two night off camp trip, and Gimmel Kesher campers will participate in a one day, one night off camp trip. Learn more about the Mitzvah Corps program and application process. Must have leadership skills, ability to motivate, manage, and counsel. Ability to give & take constructive criticism. Training and experience commensurate with needs of specialty activity. Responsible for pre-summer communication with families of campers with special needs as directed by the Senior Staff of the camp. 2 weeks not enough?
Significant experience and ability to teachrecording engineering required. Work with the Machon director on preparing and implementing Machon programming. In 1968 Rabbi Stampfer moved the camp to Tumwater, Wash., where it has been ever since. Kochavim campers will experience an on camp overnight in one of Camp Kalsmans beautiful campsites. Join us for MJCC Summer Day Camp! Find information on Jewish rituals, culture, holidays, and more at: 12 Days, Two Weeks, or Three Weeks for 8th, 9th and 10th Graders. Be a counselors counselor, assisting unit staff with problems and questions. 
Willingness and ability to ask for help. Exercise good judgment and safety consciousness at all times. Responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of ALL machonikim at ALL times.
She believes camp is a wonderful place to grow, connect to nature, discover passions, and be a part of a supportive and welcoming community. A special half hour of bunk time allows these campers to build lifelong friendships with their cabin mates. Be a liaison between unit head and counselors for programming needs and guide, mentor and lead counselors in planning evening and unit programming preparation for the unit. She has many years of experience in camp and workshop registration, database management, bookkeeping, development assistance and volunteer coordination. Ability to assume supervision responsibilities when area supervisor is not available. Exercise good judgment and safety consciousness at all times. Work with supervisor, director of programs and Education director on integrating Jewish Education into each activity. Serve as a role model for staff, campers, and participating children at all times. Aug. 9-20 for current 4th- through 9th-graders.
Familiarity with the camp schedule and various activity areas of camp. Once we have received your completed application, we will be in touch with you in the near future to schedule an interview, if applicable. Be a change-maker through Mitzvah Corps unique hands-on experiences! 
Responsible for health and safety of campers as described in the general counselor job description. Thank you! Office: 117 E Louisa St. #110, Seattle, WA 98102. The tuition at camp increases each year due to rising operating costs, ongoing improvements, and upgrades to our program.
Rabbi Ilana is a true product of the Union for Reform Judaism, having worked at four of the URJ summer camps, worked for the Religious Action Center, served as a NFTY regional advisor and was on NFTY North American board a hundred years ago.
Ensure that supplies are requested and obtained in a timely manner. During the first three weeks of this five week program, Machonikim will spend their mornings learning leadership, communication, collaboration, and programming skills. In 1921 the Bnai Brith Building Association started a Jewish resident camp for the kids in old South Portland. Experience working with children with special needs or additional needs. Serve as the Camps AV manager, familiarizing and caring for our equipment. Provide short and long term support of staff members of campers with special needs. A special half hour of bunk time allows these campers to build lifelong friendships with their cabin mates.