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As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to the entire Ramapo community. Your unwavering commitment, generous support, and active involvement have been instrumental in creating a year filled with growth, positive change and new possibilities for everyone connected to Ramapo. On this day of reflection, and throughout the year, we are truly grateful for your dedication in ensuring that Ramapo remains a place of growth and opportunity for all. #ramapoforchildren

???????????? ?????????????? ???? ????????????! We build connections and trust when we listen with openness and a desire to understand our students’ perspectives. ?????? ???? ???? ????: Set aside time and space for young people to share their feelings, frustrations, hopes and desires with you. Practice active listening. Ask questions. Be curious about their perspective. ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ???? ????????????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ???? www.bit.ly/RamapoTraining #ramapoforchildren #ramapotraining #RamaSkill #listenwithoutanagenda #schoolclimate #teachingtips

???? ?????????????????? ???????? ??????, ????????, ?????? ?????????????????? — ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ??????????????. Every summer, Ramapo welcomes campers back and revels in all the ways they continue to build skills, make friendships and blossom. It is especially poignant when campers make the leap into being staff – a full circle moment that enables them to use the skills they have learned and give back to camp. 2024 had the biggest class of counselors who made the transition from camper. This year there were eight people who rose to the challenge to become counselors. We caught up with some of them to ask about their experience. Check it out: https://bit.ly/4hRhdrA #ramapoforchildren #CampRamapo

?????????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ???? The Parent Coordinators of District 75 brought so much joy as we kicked off year two of our training partnership. Participants reflected on their core values, translated those values into goals and commitments, and deepened their community and connection to one another. Looking forward to a wonderful year of building our skills and relationships together! “???????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????? ???? ???????????? ???????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ????????????’?? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???????? ????. ?????? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????? ????????????, ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? – ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????. ???????? ???? ?? ?????????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ??????????????????????, ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????????? ????????.” — ?????????? ??????????????, ???????????? ?????????????? Read more: https://bit.ly/4fJl5sS #ramapoforchildren #storiesfromthefield #ramapotraining

??????'?? ?? ???? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????? The Staff Assistant Experience (SAE), a residential transition to independence program for young adults with learning differences, has expanded its offerings to include options for à la carte participation – opening the door for more to join in a variety of ways that fit their needs. The à la carte program allows participants to select what activities to participate in based on their needs. The program provides options for those who may have financial barriers to full participation in the SAE program and to those who are already independent but looking for additional opportunities to supplement skills and socialization. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YT9HUu #ramapoforchildren #RamapoSAE

???????? ?????????????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? As we move deeper into the school year and continue to solidify our structures and routines, don’t forget to establish consistent ways to celebrate all types of successes. ???????? ?????????????? ???? ??????: Sticky note progress shout outs to individual students, whole-group shine moments after completing an activity or routine and providing opportunities for a 30-second personal pride reflection at the end of the day. These tactics help to build a culture of positive engagement. ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ???? ????????????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ???? www.bit.ly/RamapoTraining #ramapoforchildren #ramapotraining #RamaSkill #CelebrateSuccess #schoolclimate #teachingtips

??????'???? ??????????????! Join us in honoring Ed Murray, CEO of NDP EMS at Ramapo for Children's Casino Night Benefit! Enjoy casino games, cocktails, delicious food, dancing, and more – all while raising money to support Ramapo’s residential programs for young people with social and emotional challenges and developmental disabilities, recreation experiences for Hudson Valley children and youth, and Ramapo’s work with schools and community-based organizations. Get your ticket now > bit.ly/RamapoCasinoNight #ramapoforchildren #ramapocasinonight #casinonightbenefit #ndpems

??????????, ??????????! The Ramapo Times, Summer 2024 Newsletter is here! Check out our interview with three counselors who made the transition from camper to staff member, see inside the Sensory Shack on camp, find out what makes the Day Camp program special for both the children involved and their parents, and more! Read it now> https://lnkd.in/erWNgbqu #RamapoforChildren #TheRamapoTimes

???????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????????? Ramapo for Children is excited to welcome Kate Klein and Aaron Lieberman to the Board of Directors. “??’?? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????! ???? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ?? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????????, ???? ?????? ???????? ???????? ?? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ????????????. ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ??????????????, ?????? ??’?? ???? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ??????????????.” – ???????????? ????????????????, ??.??., ?????? Read more about the new members to Ramapo's Board of Directors > https://lnkd.in/eWeMeV7f A former Ramapo board member, Aaron Lieberman is the co-founder and CEO of Jumpstart and has a strong track record of entrepreneurial successes in the social sector, founding several educational organizations before turning to politics in 2018. Aaron is no stranger to Ramapo with three generations of his family tied to the organization, starting with his parents who worked at Ramapo in the 1950s. In high school and college, Aaron, alongside two of his siblings, worked at the camp and currently, one of his sons is a counselor. Over the course of her adult life, Kate Klein has devoted herself to communities facing a diverse set of barriers. She volunteered and worked with several community-based organizations including The Doe Fund and The HOPE Program where she served as a career counselor for individuals with mental health needs, a history of substance use, justice system involvement and experiencing homelessness. For the last five years, Kate has been home, raising her three amazing children. Her son, who struggles with intractable epilepsy and is on the autism spectrum, has attended Camp Ramapo for the past two summers. #ramapoforchildren