Camp Chaviva Competitors

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) builds community at every level, from the way we collaborate with congregations, organizations, & individuals to how we make connections across North America to advance contemporary & inclusive Jewish life. Providing vision & voice to transform the way people connect to Judaism, we help congregations stay relevant & innovative, motivate more young Jews to embrace Jewish living, agitate for a more progressive society, & foster meaningful connections to Israel. Founded in 1873, the URJ has grown into the largest & most diverse movement in North American Jewish life, with nearly 900 member congregations & work that inspires, connects & educates millions of people. Our legacy, reach, leadership, & vision mean that we can unite thousands of years of tradition with a modern, evolving Judaism to strengthen Jewish communities today & for future generations. ...and we're always looking for talented staff: https://urj.org/careers

JCC Association of North America leads the JCC Movement, the most expansive and inclusive platform for Jewish life in the U.S. and Canada, which comprises nearly 150 Jewish Community Centers and Jewish Community Camps (JCCs). By virtue of its size and scope—serving more than 1.5 million people weekly, in person, and online—and with guidance and support from JCC Association, the JCC Movement dynamically influences efforts to create Jewish community, vibrant Jewish life, and intentional and measurable Jewish outcomes in local communities and across the continent.

Camp HASC is the award winning summer program of the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. Located in the scenic Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, Camp HASC provides over 300 individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a seven week sleep-away camp experience, just like many of their siblings and friends. Camp HASC is unique in its synthesis of academic and recreational programming. At HASC we seek to maximize the development of each individual's potential by providing special education, speech, physical, occupational and music therapies as well as computer instruction, adaptive physical education and adaptive aquatics. Hand in hand with their academic program, the campers are able to participate in the full range of recreational activities including (but not limited to) sports, swimming, field trips, night activities, Torah learning, roller skating, carnivals, concerts and mainstream social programs with other camps. As result, these special youngsters and adults often gain skills and achieve milestones beyond the scope of parental expectations while enjoying enjoyable activities in a stress free, social environment. There is no doubt that the real secret behind the success of Camp HASC is the tremendous effort of the over 300 young men and women who function as counselors and support staff in camp. Living with the campers 24 hours a day, with their determination and love, these counselors and support staff are able to drive home lessons learned in the classroom as well as on the playground, providing a total nurturing environment in which the campers can thrive. No wonder that many visitors to Camp HASC use the word "magical" in describing what they see!