Cherryvale Day Camp Accepted into the Cornerstone Fellowship with the Foundation for Jewish Camp

Cherryvale Day Camp at the Boulder JCC has recently been accepted into the Cornerstone Fellowship offered by the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC).? FJC’s mission is to lead the Jewish camp field to adapt its successful, immersive learning experience to a rapidly changing world.

The Cornerstone Fellowship supports Jewish culture enhancement at camp by offering educational training and professional development to exemplary returning camp staff. This program is taking participants from Day Camps for the first time.? Returning counselors are the “cornerstones” of their camp, having spent time growing into their roles and delving into the mission of their camp community.

“We have several counselors who are energized and excited to work with kids in a camp environment,” said Boulder JCC? Youth, Camp, and Teens Director, Julia Paeglis.?“This fellowship is an opportunity to engage with them on a new level of training and leadership roles at Cherryvale Day Camp.”

A cohort of counselors and year-round staff from Cherryvale Day Camp will participate in a week-long seminar with other camp professionals at the Capital Camps & Retreat Center in Waynesboro, PA.? One exciting aspect of the program is the opportunity for Cornerstone Faculty Advisors to work with each camp throughout the year.? This seasoned camp professional will visit Cherryvale Day Camp this summer to support the fellows' work and enhancements at camp.?

Cherryvale Day Camp is for children ages 4 - 13, offering outdoor activities and specialty programs. Camp Staff engages campers in discussions about the universal values of community, joy, care, respect, growth, and generosity. Children of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome to participate.

The Cornerstone Fellowship is a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camp made possible by the generosity of the Crown Family Philanthropies, The Marcus Foundation, and The Morningstar Foundation.