Ramapo for Children

Did working at Ramapo have an impact on your career? Tell us about it!

???? ?????????????????? ???????? ??????, ????????, ?????? ?????????????????? — ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ??????????????. 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

Today is counselor appreciation day and we do not have enough words to say THANK YOU to our Ramapo counselors! Ramapo could not be the transformative, special place that it is without your commitment, energy, enthusiasm and love. Counselors past and present — THANK YOU for your work, for seeing our campers for all they are and all they can be and for creating a community of belonging where all our children and young people can be joyful and thrive! Are you a past Ramapo counselor or camper? Tell us about your experience or about a counselor that made an impact on you in the comments below! #CampRamapo #ramapoforchildren #campcounselorappreciationday #campcounselorday

Ramapo for Children Camp Trainer Rachel Lissy, Ph.D, and Ramapo Camp Director Lenora Sealey presented to a packed house, “The Ramapo Approach: Preparing Staff to Respond to Challenges,” at the 2024 American Camp Association (ACA) New York and New Jersey Tri-State Camp Conference last week. A contingent of Ramapo program professionals made their way to Atlantic City, NJ, to participate in the conference, a meeting of more than 3,000 camp professionals who gathered to absorb more than 170 educational sessions, browse new products and services, and share challenges and experiences with like-minded camp professionals. #ramapoforchildren #acaconference