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"Blessed are You, O God, who creates a variety of Creations”
We are taught that Judaism finds holiness in people of all shapes and abilities.
The URJ Camp and Israel Programs are committed to providing a Reform Jewish summer experience to all children, including those with special needs. Check out information on our special needs programs below or download the special needs flyer or press release.
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NFTY's Bridge to Israel
This 19-day intensive special needs Israel travel program is aimed to accommodate teens with issues of attention that may include ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, social skills challenges, verbal or non-verbal learning disabilities and/or mild social or emotional concerns.
Ages served: 15+
Location: Israel
Dates: August 3 - August 21, 2012
More information: Visit NFTY's Bridge to Israel site | |
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Camp Chazak
Operating in partnership with Top Bunk Counseling, Camp Chazak at Eisner and Crane Lake Camps offers a clinically based, therapeutic (and recreational!) experience for campers with communication and social delays.
Ages served: 9 - 13
Location: URJ Eisner and Crane Lake Camps, MA
Dates: August 21 - August 26, 2012
More information: Visit the Camp Chazak site | Download the flyer |
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Mitzvah Corps
Mitzvah Corps at Kutz Camp offers 'camp within a camp'-style immersion that incorpates peer-to-peer mentorship into a broader, more mainstream camp experience for teens on the Autism Spectrum.
Ages served: 13 - 19
Location: URJ Kutz Camp, Warwick, NY
Dates: Session 1, June 24 - July 1, 2012
Session 2, July 1 - July 8, 2012
Session 3, July 8 - July 15, 2012
More information: Visit the Kutz Mitzvah Corps site |
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The video below demonstrates the kind of work that we do to provide a Reform Jewish camping experience for campers with special needs.
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Inclusion Support at all 13 URJ Camps
Our Inclusion Coordinators, trained professionals hired by each of our 13 camps to support campers with special needs, are prepared to work with caregivers and professionals to plan for and provide a fulfilling camp experience for all children. Contact the Camp Director at each of our URJ Camps to discuss any accommodations or support systems that we can put in place to ensure the success of your child.
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Our special needs programs were featured in the inclusion-themed edition of Torah at the Center
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