Program Guide - Ramah Darom

December 28, 2021–January 2, 2022Program Guide

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B’ruchim HaBaim (Welcome)!

We are excited to welcome you to Winter Break Family Camp at Ramah Darom.

It brings us so much joy to open our doors so you can experience all the fun of camp in this magical, immersive Jewish environment.

We know it took a lot of planning, preparation, protocol reviewing and testing for you to get here and now the FUN begins. It is going to be a fantastic week filled with family, friends, fresh mountain air and so much more. This Program Guide has everything you need to know to make the most of your experience. Please take time to read through it and bring it with you wherever you go. We are always here to answer any additional questions you might have.

Again, thank you for choosing to spend your winter break at Ramah Darom. We are grateful to have the opportunity to reflect on the past, enjoy the moment, ring in the new year and look forward to the future together with you.

B’Shalom,

Eliana & Rachel

Eliana LeaderDirector, Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center

Rachel HermanSenior Program Manager, Retreat Center

Top 10 Things to Know��3Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar ��4Daily Schedule ��5Thank Yous�� 15Meet Our Team �� 16Upcoming Programs at Ramah Darom ��17Safety & Security �� 18

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Top Ten Things to Know AboutWinter Break Family Camp

1. Check-In & COVID-19 Testing: Upon arrival, all guests must check in at the Welcome Center. During check-in, guests will present negative PCR results. All guests will take a rapid COVID-19 test and remain in their cars for 15 minutes while waiting to receive the results. At this time, guests will also receive a WBFC Program Guide and any additional welcome materials. All guests will receive an additional rapid test on the 3rd day of the program (Friday, December 31).

2. Concierge Desk: Our concierge desk is located at the Levine Center on the ground floor in the outdoor portico area below the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall). Here you can report maintenance issues, sign up for sessions with limited space and purchase Ramah Darom apparel. Concierge Desk hours are from 9:15am-12:00pm and 1:15-5:45pm.

3. Food FYIs: We are an AKC-certified kosher campus.

Please help us maintain our kashrut. All your meals, snacks and beverages are provided. Outside food is not allowed in the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall). Hot beverages and snacks will always be available between meals by the coffee & tea station on the upstairs level of the Levine Center. Please note: Ramah Darom waits 3 hours before serving dairy after a meat meal.

Meal Times: All guests should wear a mask when entering and walking around the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall). There are always people around to answer your questions, but here are a few guidelines:

• Before each meal, all guests must wash their hands when entering the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall). • Guests can choose where to sit and with whom they are comfortable dining. When you are sitting at your table, you do not have to wear a mask. • Please wait until we have said a communal blessing before entering the buffet line. The meal will conclude with announcements and blessings. • All special dietary food needs will be served from the kitchen prep area. • The Play Space & Sensory Room will open 30 minutes after the start of every meal and will be supervised by counselors during this time.

4. Medical & Emergencies: For minor medical issues, first aid kits are available at the Welcome Center Reception Desk, in the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall), the Mountainside Hotel Kitchenette (lower level) and the Lakeside Hotel (lower level). There is always a medical professional onsite during the retreat.

In the event of an emergency, call 911. Be prepared to state the nature of the problem and your location: 70 Darom Lane, Clayton, Georgia 30525. Please also notify a Ramah Darom staff person of the situation by calling 706.782.9300.

5. Phone & WiFi: Retreats are a great time to disconnect from devices to enhance our connection with others, and we encourage you to “unplug”. All cabins and hotel rooms have telephones for your use. Cell phone service can be spotty. We suggest enabling WiFi calling if your phone has this feature. Wireless internet service is available throughout the facility via “Ramah Darom WiFi.”

If you have any issues connecting to the internet, please call the customer service support line at 678.845.7600.

6. Programs & Activites: There are many activities at Winter Break Family Camp. You can participate in as many or as few of our programmatic offerings as you choose.

• Adult Chugim (Electives): Sessions available only to adults during Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar time.

• Family Chugim (Electives): A chance for families to choose

from different activity options to do together.

• Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar: Youth Programming for kids of all ages with awesome Ramah Darom Counselors. See page 4 for more details.

• Peulat Erev (Nighttime Activities): There are evening

activities for the whole family, 4th graders and up and adults each night.

7. Smoking, Illegal Substances & Firearms: Firearms, illegal substances and related paraphernalia are not permitted on campus. Smoking is not allowed inside any building. There is a designated smoking area outside on the back porch of the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall) and in the Welcome Center parking lot. A fee will be assessed to rooms or areas showing evidence of smoking or smoke damage.

8. Tefillot (Prayers) & Shabbat: We will begin most weekday mornings with a family friendly, fun and upbeat musical prayer service. Everyone is encouraged to wear kippot, tallit and tefillin if it is their practice. There are also daily afternoon and evening services. Throughout Shabbat we offer meaningful Tefillah experiences for all ages. Shabbat is a very special time of the week for our community. Out of respect for this value and our community, we ask that guests refrain from using electronics in public spaces.

9. Vehicles: The speed limit on campus is 5mph. Please only park in the approved parking locations near your accommodations. We ask that you leave your vehicle parked for the retreat duration. Guests are not permitted to drive through campus at any time.

0. Valuables: Ramah Darom is not responsible for any missing or lost items. If you are staying in a hotel room and are uncomfortable leaving valuables in your room, keys are available with a refundable deposit.

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Gan, Kids Camp & EtgarWinter Break Family Camp

Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar:A wonderful youth program has been planned for campers of every age with awesome counselors and exciting camp experiences.

Gan campers should be dropped off and picked up from the Gan building. Please drop Gan aged children off with strollers, diaper bags and premade bottles if applicable.

All other aidot (age units) will meet their counselors in the Levine Center Portico right after lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and after breakfast on Friday to kick off their activities. Parents can pick their kids up from the Levine Center Portico at the end of the scheduled program time.

• Campers in 3rd Grade and under must be dropped off and picked up by a parent.

• If you have a 4th grader or older and would like them to be checked in and out of camp by a parent, please let their counselors know.

• If a 4th-5th grader is participating in Kids Camp, they can check themselves in and out at the start and end of the program block but cannot come and go in between those times (ex.: If Kids Camp is scheduled from 1:30-5:30pm, the campers in this age range cannot leave in the middle unless picked up by a parent).

• Campers in 6th Grade and up must arrive at the activity start time and cannot join or leave in the middle of that specific activity.

• All campers should dress warmly and wear close-toed shoes. Don’t forget your hat, gloves, coat and mask!

Youth Program BookletPlease see the Youth Programming Booklet for a detailed schedule with locations for all age groups. Extra copies of the booklet will be available at the Concierge Desk.

Aidah (Age Unit) Days Times

Puffinim: Gan (6 months–2 years)Gurim: Gan (Ages 3–4)

Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 1:30-5:30pm

Friday 9:15-11:45am

Penguinim: K–1st GradeShualim: 2nd–3rd GradeHuskim: 4th–5th Grade

Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-5:30pm

Friday 9:15-11:45am

Saturday 1:30-2:45pm

Ayalim: 6th–7th GradeEtgar: 8th Grade and Up

Wednesday & Thursday 1:30-5:30pm

Friday 8:30am-12:30pm FIELD TRIP

Saturday 1:30-2:45pm


Tuesday, December 28TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

2:00-5:00pm Check-In Welcome Center

3:00-5:00pm

Archery for Ages 8 and Up* Archery Range

Family Arts & Crafts As you settle into camp life stop by the Levine Center Portico and choose from many Arts & Crafts projects.

Levine Center Portico

4:00-4:45pm

Campus Tour Join a guided tour of our beautiful campus to learn the lay of the land or feel free to walk around on your own while listening to our audio tour. You can find the QR code for the audio tour on the back of this program guide.

Meet at Welcome Center

5:00-5:30pmFamily Welcome & Icebreakers Jump right into camp fun with some get-to-know you games with your fellow campers!

Beit Am (Covered Basketball Court)

5:45-6:45pm Aruchat Erev (Dinner) Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall)

6:15-6:45pm

Play Space & Sensory Room Open A fun area for kids to play and hang out when they finish eating well before the adults. There is also a separate quiet sensory room available in the Lakeside Conference Room inside the Mercaz Aryeh (Library). Both areas are supervised by Ramah Darom counselors.

Tent Next to the Chadar Ochel

7:00-8:00pmFamily Peulat Erev (Evening Activity): Opening Ceremonies It's official: Winter Break Family Camp has begun! Let's kick off the week with song and dance. Perfect for all ages.

Beit Am

8:00-9:00pmAdult Hangout: Cocktail & Mocktail Creations No kids to put to sleep? No problem! Come schmooze and and craft your own cocktail or mocktail for the evening.

Lakeside Chadar Ochel

9:00-11:15pm Shmira (Night Listening) Cabins & Hotels

9:00-11:00pmAdult Peulat Erev: Annual Team Trivia Night Test your knowledge on the most random facts in this fun competition. Expect some twists and challenges to get to know your teammates better. Bar snacks will be enjoyed and prizes will be awarded!

Mountainside Chadar Ochel

*Advance sign-up required. All sign-up sheets are in the Levine Center Portico.

Daily ScheduleWinter Break Family Camp


Wednesday, December 29TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

8:00-9:00am Aruchat Boker (Breakfast) Cereal and milk available starting at 7:30am. Chadar Ochel

8:30-9:00am Play Space & Sensory Room Open Tent Next to the Chadar Ochel

8:30-9:00amParent Meeting, Take 2 Couldn't make the pre-event Zoom call? No problem. Pull up a chair to this informative breakfast meeting.

Chadar Ochel

9:15-10:00amMusical Shacharit (Morning Prayer Service) Led by Rachel Dobbs Schwartz Start your day with gratitude in this unique camp style prayer experience perfect for the whole family.


10:15-11:00am

Family Chugim (Electives) Aleph (A)

Climbing* Climb and swing as you challenge yourself to reach new heights! All climbers must wear close-toed shoes to participate. Toddlers can participate, but must be potty-trained.

Alpine Tower

Family Hike to the In-Camp Waterfall Enjoy an easy walk to view this gorgeous waterfall. Please note this hike is not stroller accessible.

Meet at Levine Center Portico

Pickling Bar Have fun as a family by customizing your own pickled food to take home!


Teen Art Project: Origami Mobile Using the ancient art of origami, make doves and Magen Davids (Star of David) to hang from a branch for a natural and inspirational mobile.

Omanut (Arts & Crafts Center)

Teva (Nature) for Tots Have fun exploring the great outdoors in this activity perfect for parents and their kiddos ages 3 and under.

Meet at Gan

11:15am-12:00pm

Family Chugim Bet (B)

Climbing* Alpine Tower

Family Art Project: Storybook Birdhouse* You and your child will love every minute of this collaborative project! Create an original, one-of-a-kind birdhouse for your family's enjoyment.

Omanut

Friendship Bracelet Making 101 Learn all about the art of bracelet making in this ultimate camp activity. Mercaz Aryeh

Pickling Bar Levine Center Portico

Toddler Sensory Bag Creations: Camp Themed Create camp themed sensory bags for your toddler to take home!

Picnic Benches Under the Chadar Ochel




12:00-1:00pm Aruchat Tzohoraim (Lunch) Chadar Ochel

12:30-1:00pm Play Space & Sensory Room Open Tent Next to the Chadar Ochel

1:30-5:30pm Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar See Youth Program Booklet

1:45-2:45pm

Adult Chugim Aleph

Adult Improv with Rick Dronsky In this session, we'll learn to think quickly, gain confidence, focus, laugh and most of all, have fun! It is easy to learn, and fun from the start, but improv is not just all fun and games. Improv can be educational as well. It gives a set of rules to support creativity. Improv is acting without a script and making things up as you go. It’s all about paying attention. It is NOT stand up comedy!



Relationship Boot Camp with Rabbi Josh Hearshen What does Judaism have to say about our most sacred of human relationships and how can we make our own relationships stronger?

Mercaz Aryeh

Secret Message Book Making with McKenzie Wren* Using simple folds, we’ll make a Secret Message Book. Find comfort or inspiration with this brightly covered book you can tuck into a pocket.

Omanut

Watercolor Landscape with Judy Robkin* Did your 5th grade art teacher tell you you'd never be able to paint? Prove them wrong! Whether you've dabbled in watercolors or are a complete newbie, this project is for you. Paint a beautiful landscape with step-by-step instruction.

Omanut

3:00-4:00pm

Adult Chugim Bet

Essential Oils Creations with Julie Goodrow Discover which scents ignite your senses the most, blend your own oils and apply!


Israeli Delights: Falafel Edition with Jeff Weener* Get your hands dirty as you learn how to make falafel, hummus and tahini from scratch!


Judaism and Superheroes with Rabbi Josh Hearshen Looking through a Jewish lens, let’s talk about Superman, Spider-Man and the X-men and all of the lessons they can teach us!

Mercaz Aryeh

Watercolor Landscape with Judy Robkin* Didn't make it during the first adult chug time slot? No problem! Here is your second chance.

Omanut

Tie-Dye Bring any white T-shirts, socks, pillowcases and more to create cool colorful creations.


4:00-4:15pm Coffee & Snack Break Chadar Ochel



4:15-5:15pm

Adult Wellness Hour Take a nap, read a book, sit by the lake or choose a calming activity!

Archery* Archery Range

Kipppah Crochet 101 with Eliana Leader Learn the standard patterns of double and single stitching to start the initial circles of a single colored kippah.

Mercaz Aryeh

Hike to the Out-of-Camp Waterfall A moderate hike to a beautiful sight in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest just steps outside of Ramah Darom's campus.


Mandala Coloring Relax and unwind as you color intricate designs. Beit Knesset (Spiritual Center)

Power Vinyasa Flow with Rachel Herman A style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together allowing you to move from one to another using breath to match each movement. This challenging flow will move at a moderate to fast pace and includes a range of motions.


4:50-5:15pm Mincha & Maariv (Afternoon & Evening Service) Lakeside Chadar Ochel

5:15-5:30pm Gan & Kids Camp Pickup See Youth Program Booklet

5:45-6:45pm Aruchat Erev Chadar Ochel


7:00-8:00pmFamily Peulat Erev: Family Feud Do you know the most popular answers to common questions? Find out in this counselor led family friendly game!

Chadar Ochel

8:00-9:00pm

Adult Hangout: Stargazing with Rick Dronsky No kids to put to sleep? No problem! All we need to stargaze is a clear sky, where the stars capture our imagination. You’ll learn to identify the constellations, and maybe some planets. You could even spot a shooting star or the International Space Station. We’ll talk about the path of the planets, the moon, and the various constellations across the sky.


9:00-11:15pm Shmira Cabins & Hotels

9:00-11:00pmAdult Peulat Erev: Bonfire & Jam Session Nothing says camp like a bonfire! Relax, unwind, listen to music, sing and indulge in fun and unique goodies using our s'mores bar for inspiration.

Beit Am



Thursday, December 30TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

8:00-9:00am Aruchat Boker Cereal and milk available starting at 7:30am. Chadar Ochel


9:15-10:00am Musical Shacharit Led by Rachel Dobbs Schwartz Mountainside Chadar Ochel

10:15-11:00am

Family Chugim Aleph

Candle Making* Make your own decorative or Havdallah candles as a family in this special candle making class.



Family Art Project: Storybook Birdhouse* Here's your chance in case you missed out on this awesome project yesterday! Walk away with a beautifully built and designed birdhouse.

Omanut

Fire Building 101 Learn the ins and outs of how to build a fire. You are at camp after all! Lakeside Fire Pit

Play-Doh for Tots What could be more fun for toddlers than creating and playing with play-doh?!


11:15am-12:00pm

Family Chugim Bet

Candle Making* Levine Center Portico

Family Hike to the In-Camp Waterfall Meet at Levine Center Portico

Movement Fun for Parents & Toddlers Get your wiggles out with your kids as parents and tots enjoy a fun (and age friendly!) obstacle course.

Moadon (Multipurpose Room)

Pita Making with Jeff Weener Make your own pita over an open fire! Lakeside Fire Pit

Teen Art Project: Initial Art Turn your initials into a work of art. Using metallic markers, get lost in the textures and patterns that will make up your own name or initials.

Omanut

12:00-1:00pm Aruchat Tzohoraim Chadar Ochel


1:30-5:30pm Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar See Youth Program Booklet


Thank you to all our presenters, facilitators, leaders and participants!


1:45-2:45pm

Adult Chugim Aleph


Family Tree Art Project with Judy Robkin* Don't expect the usual family tree! Prepare to wow your friends with an unusual and artful take on a traditional family tree.

Omanut

Israeli Delights: Shakshuka Edition with Jeff Weener* Prepare this classic Israeli breakfast dish and you'll get to taste test too! Levine Center Portico

Who Do We Honor, Who Do We Bless? with Rabbi Phil Weintraub Genesis is a great source to examine biblical parenting. We will use this text along with the Shema and priestly blessings to dig deeper into our ancestor’s relationships between parent and child.

Mercaz Aryeh

Woodworking: Mezuzah Making with Lloyd Stern (1:45-3:45pm)* Sign up for this unique woodworking class to make your own multicolored mezuzah. Please note that this is a two-hour-long session.

Omanut

3:00-4:00pm

Adult Chugim Bet

Adult Improv with Rick Dronsky Mountainside Chadar Ochel


Family Tree Art Project with Judy Robkin* Chose a different option during Chug Aleph? Don’t miss out on this awesome class!

Omanut

Joy Collage with McKenzie Wren* Use collage to get ready for the secular new year. What images or quotes inspire you? Create a multimedia collage that provides inspiration for focusing on joy during difficult times, or just create a collage of images that make you smile!

Omanut

Kadima! with Ramah Darom CEO Wally Levitt Learn about Ramah Darom’s 25-year history and look ahead to our plans for the future!

Mercaz Aryeh


4:15-5:15pm

Adult Wellness Hour Take a nap, read a book, sit by the lake or chose a calming activity!


Essential Oils Creations with Julie Goodrow Tent Next to the Chadar Ochel

The Loneliness Cure with Rabbi Josh Hearshen Mental illness and suicide rates have increased and loneliness and depression are a driving force behind these. Together we will learn about what can be done to heal hearts and souls and feel a sense of being understood from our brokeness.

Mercaz Aryeh




4:15-5:15pm

Mandala Coloring Beit Knesset

Pickup Basketball Game Beit Am

Yoga Sculpt with Rachel Herman This musically driven class incorporates hand weights and high-intensity cardio bursts. You’ll recognize many foundational yoga postures while the hand weights add a new challenge. Intermediate level.


4:50-5:15pm Mincha & Maariv Lakeside Chadar Ochel

5:15-5:30pm Gan & Kids Camp Pickup See Youth Program Booklet

5:45-6:45pm Aruchat Erev Chadar Ochel


7:00-7:45pm Family Peulat Erev: Bonfire and S'mores Enjoy a family campfire sing-a-long and yummy s'mores for the kids. Beit Am

8:00-9:00pm

Adult Hangout No kids to put to sleep? No problem! Come schmooze and play board games!

Mercaz Aryeh

Adult Hangout: Night Archery* Haven't gotten a chance to do archery yet or want to head out to the range one more time? Here is your chance!

Archery Range


9:00-11:00pmAdult Peulat Erev: Top Chef Ramah Edition Who will be Ramah Darom’s Top Chef? Compete in this classic culinary challenge where you will team up, prepare a dish or two and be judged by a panel of experts! The theme: Winter in Georgia.


Friday, December 31TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION



9:15-11:45am Gan, Kids Camp & Etgar See Youth Program Booklet

9:15-10:00amAdult Tefillah: Finding Jewish Prayer Led by Rabbi Josh Hearshen Ramah Darom is a dynamic and wonderful place to relate to the Divine. Using the words in the siddur as inspiration, we will explore the campus to find connection and meaning.


12 Winter Break Family Camp *Advance sign-up required. All sign-up sheets are in the Levine Center Portico.


10:15-11:15am

Adult Chugim Aleph

Joy Collage with McKenzie Wren* Missed out the first time around? Take advantage of this workshop the second time around.

Omanut


Cooking Gluten Free Desserts with Jeff Weener* Interested in learning more about baking sans gluten? Join in on this informative and tasty session.

Levine Canter Portico

Infinity Necklace Making with Judy Robkin Create a funky infinity necklace using a very unlikely medium– old scraps of fabric!

Omanut

Voices & Visions: Frames of Mind with Eliana Leader Join a stimulating conversation exploring three pieces of art inspired by Jewish quotes. As 2021 comes to a close we’ll think about what has inspired us this year and how that can propel us forward.

Mercaz Aryeh

11:30-11:45am Gan & Kids Camp Pickup See Youth Program Booklet

12:00-1:15pm Aruchat Tzoharaim & Rapid Testing Chadar Ochel


1:30-2:45pmAnnual Family Talent Show* All ages are encouraged to sign up and show off their talents to the Ramah Darom community at this annual WBFC tradition!

Amphitheater

3:00-4:00pmShabbat Bootcamp Prepare for Shabbat with the whole family! Tie-dye challah covers, braid challah, decorate Shabbat candles and candlesticks, write Shabbat-o-grams for friends and family and create your very own Havdalah kit!

Beit Am

4:00-5:00pm Rest & Prepare for Shabbat

4:45-5:00pm Mincha Mountainside Chadar Ochel

5:00-6:00pm Communal Candle Lighting & Kabbalat Shabbat Mountainside Chadar Ochel

5:30-6:00pmFamily Shabbat Led by Ori Salzberg Families with younger children are invited to join in on this Shabbat evening prayer experience perfect for all ages.


6:15-8:00pmShabbat New Year's Eve Dinner & Ruach (Singing) Let's celebrate the past week and year with a special Shabbat dinner. Get dressed up and bring your ruach to ring in the New Year!

Chadar Ochel

8:00-9:00pmAdult Hangout: Beginner's Improv with Rick Dronsky Before the New Year's Eve fun let's get together for improv games and lots of laughs.

Mercaz Aryeh



9:00pm-12:15am Shmira Cabins & Hotels

9:00pm-12:00am

Adult New Year's Eve Bunco Bash Let’s ring in 2022 in style! Bunco is a fun and fast-paced group game which requires no skill and lots of luck! Enjoy a Bunco bash full of drinks, dice and desserts. There are multiple winners in Bunco, and we will add some unique twists and challenges to the evening. Get ready for lots of laughs and great prizes!


Saturday, January 1TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION



9:15-10:45am Ramah Shabbat Morning & Interactive Torah Service Mountainside Chadar Ochel

10:45-11:15am Kiddush & Snack Porch of the Chadar Ochel

11:15am-12:00pm

Kids Camp Shabbat Scavenger Hunt Campers will meet their couselors for a fun Shabbat-themed adventure around camp.


Tot Shabbat Led by Ori Salzberg A perfect and upbeat Shabbat morning service for families with young children.


Musaf Service Mountainside Chadar Ochel

12:15-1:15pm Shabbat Aruchat Tzohoraim Chadar Ochel


1:30-5:15pm Gan See Youth Program Booklet

1:30-2:45pm Kids Camp & Etgar Color War Preparation See Youth Program Booklet

1:45-2:45pm

Adult Chugim

Camp Tour Through a Summer Camper's Eyes with Julia Weiss Thinking about summer camp? Parents and future campers alike are invited to take this tour with Camp Ramah Darom’s Recruitment & Engagement Associate.


Campfire Stories with Rabbi Josh Hearshen Storytelling and reflection is the perfect Shabbat activity, and the Jewish people certainly have some great stories to learn and live by. We will hear some of our “greatest hits” and discuss what they mean to each of us.

Mercaz Aryeh


Saturday, January 1TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

1:45-2:45pm

Non Cooking Fun: Salsa, Guacamole & More with Jeff Weener Prepare Shabbat friendly dips and sauces to enjoy as an afternoon snack! Levine Center Portico

Shabbat Reflective Yoga Take the opportunity to relax and reflect in this guided class with minimal movement while incorporating a few mobilizing poses. The intent is to sooth your nervous system. Appropriate for all levels.


3:00-4:30pm

Family Color War Also known as Yom Sport (A Day of Sport) at Camp Ramah Darom, get a taste of this quintessential camp activity as we divide into teams and enjoy some friendly competition. *The Gan will remain open during this time.

Meet on the Kikar (Activity Field)


4:50-5:15pm Mincha Mountainside Chadar Ochel

5:00-5:15pm Gan Pickup See Youth Program Booklet

5:30-6:30pm Seudat Shlishit (Dinner) Chadar Ochel


6:30-6:45pm Sloach (Slow Singing) Levine Center Portico

6:45-7:00pm Maariv Levine Center Portico

6:45-7:30pm Change for Blacklight Silent Disco Dress in neon colors or all white.


7:30-10:00pmHavdallah & New Year's Blacklight Silent Disco We will transition from Shabbat into a new week and new year with a crazy fun family silent disco party with lots of dancing, food and of course a NYE ball drop!

Chadar Ochel


Sunday, January 2TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION



9:15-10:00am Musical Tefillah Led by Rachel Dobbs Schwartz Mountainside Chadar Ochel

10:00-10:45am Closing Ceremonies Mountainside Chadar Ochel

11:00am L'hitraot (Goodbye)–See You Next Year! Make sure to grab some light snacks for the road. Chadar Ochel



Thank you to our incredible session facilitators, counselors and support staff. Without you, Winter Break Family Camp would not be possible!

Roshim (Area Leads)

Facilitators & Support Staff

Gan CounselorsJordyn Adler, Gabby Bengelsdorf, Sophie Kieffer, Jamie Morris, Alisa Rubinstein, Renatta Schaffer,

Gabrielle Smith and Arielle Wallenstein

Kids Camp & Etgar Counselors Eli Abramson, Shiri Abramson, Sam Bernstein, Jamie Bielski, Arielle Frank, Jenna Gamlin,

Noah Gilman, Leah Golberg, Jake Gould, Lindsey Greenstein, Rachel Jetter, Zach Krausman, Elana Lerner, Issac Lichtman, Syd Pargman, Seth Rabinowitz, Claire Reich, Elliot Reich,

Michael Sherman, Britney Slimovitch and Federico Zalcberg

Thank YousWinter Break Family Camp

Dr. Stephanie Cohen Medical Professional

Rick Dronsky Outdoor Adventure & Improv

Julie Goodrow Session Leader

Rabbi Josh Hearshen Session Leader

Rachel Herman Yoga

Eliana Leader Crochet

Hope Lindner Tippus (Climbing)

Rabbi Shira Rosenblum Archery

Dina Robkin Omanut

Rachel Robkin Omanut

Barry Stiefl Session Leader

Micah Segal-Miller Logistics and Teva (Nature)

Ori Salzberg Photography & Service Leader

Lloyd Stern Woodworking

Jeff Weener Cooking

Julia Weiss Concierge

Rabbi Philip Weintraub

Session Leader

McKenzie WrenOmanut

Judy Robkin Rosh Omanut (Head of Art)

Rachel Dobbs Schwartz Rosh Tefillah (Head of Prayer)

Allison Sherman Rosh Machane (Head of Kids Camp & Etgar)

Lori Hoch Stiefel Rosh Gan (Head of Gan)


CampAnna Serviansky Camp Director & Head of Education

Ayala Wasser Assistant Camp Director Elana Yeffet Community Care & Inclusion Manager

Sara Schonwetter Tikvah Program Director

Allison Sherman Program Coordinator

Julia Weiss Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

Andrea Cohen Registrar

Taylor Knowles Operations Associate

Susan Tecktiel Director, Camp Yofi

Retreats & RentalsEliana Leader Director, KMRC at Ramah Darom

Rachel Herman Senior Program Manager, KMRC at Ramah Darom

Rebecca Guttman Guest Relations & Sales Associate

Development & MarketingSharon Rosenfeld Director of Development & Board Relations

Robyn Diamond Director of Marketing & Communications

Business & OperationsSusan Perlman Controller

Jeff Weener Operations & Special Projects Lead

Deanne Brown Finance & Development Manager

Micah Segal-Miller Business Operations Coordinator

Facility Anthony Franklin General Manager

Julie Goodrow Hospitality & Logistics Manager

Shane Palmer Facility Manager

Tony Massengill Facility Technician

Rafael Lopez Facility Technician

Troy Helton Facility Technician

Noah Kimbrell Facility Technician

Jorge Castillo Director of Environmental Services

Lucie Cancino Housekeeping

Food & BeverageTzvi Weinreich Executive Chef

Pete Arpke Executive Sous Chef

Boubacar Adamou Sous Chef

Mel Adamou Chef

Chais Sigley Dining Experience Manager

Rabbi Raphael Darzi Mashgiach, KMRC at Ramah Darom

Every Ramah Darom experience is made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts and hard work of our dedicated Board of Directors and the entire Ramah Darom team of professionals.

Elise Lipoff Mayer Board of Directors President

Walter Levitt Chief Executive Officer

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For more information about summer camp, retreats and rentals, please visit ramahdarom.org or call 404.531.0801.

RETREATS & FAMILY CAMPS DATES

Southern Schmooze Shabbaton Celebrating and connecting small southern Jewish communities. February 4–6, 2022

PJ’s Grand GetawayA special Shabbaton in partnership with PJ Library for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy multi-generational programming. Parents are invited to join too!

March 11–13, 2022

Joyful Jewish Learning Retreat

Three incredible days of learning and transformative programming in partnership with the Melton School and the MJCCA’s Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning.

March 13–15, 2022

Passover Retreat A fun and relaxing Kosher for Pesach holiday. April 15–24, 2022

Summer Family CampA chance to take Camp Ramah Darom for a test drive and enjoy a meaningful summer family vacation. Best suited for children ages 3-10.

June 29–July 3, 2022July 20–24, 2022

Camp YofiA nationally recognized, 5-day program for Jewish families with children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 6 and 13.

August 10-14, 2022

LimmudFest A celebration of Jewish thought, arts, culture and learning. September 2-5, 2022

CAMP RAMAH DAROM 2022 DATES

Ta’am (Taste) of Ramah A NEW 5-night program for rising 2nd graders. June 15–20

Garinim An 11-night program for rising 3nd graders. Aleph: June 22–July 3Bet: July 13–24

Nitzanim K’tzara (Short) A NEW 18-night modified session option for rising 4th graders. July 13-31

4 & 8-Week Sessions 4 or 8 weeks filled with adventure, connection and fun rooted in a strong foundation of Jewish learning.

Aleph: June 15–July 10Bet: July 13–August 8

Tikvah Support A range of support for campers and young adults with disabilities.

Celebrating 25 RAMAHrkable years of bringing people together! Join us back on campus for one of our upcoming programs listed below and learn about our

exciting plans for building the future of Ramah Darom at ramahdarom.org/kadima.

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SAFETY & SECURITYRamah Darom has developed comprehensive safety and security protocols in consultation with the Rabun County Sheriff’s department and the Department of Homeland Security. Highlighted below are key elements of our protocols. We ask all guests to review this document at the beginning of your stay.

Every building has an emergency exit plan posted and is equipped with fire extinguishers. PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF EMERGENCY EXITS WHENEVER YOU ENTER A BUILDING.

Note that there is a security officer on-site at all times throughout this retreat.

MEDICAL EMERGENCYFirst aid kits and AEDs are available at the Welcome Center reception desk, the Marcus Lodge Hotel community room (ground floor), the Mountainside Retreat Hotel kitchenette (lower level), the Lakeside Hotel sitting room (bottom floor) and in the Main Dining Room.

In the Event of a Medical Emergency:• IMMEDIATELY DIAL 911. Give location, sex and

approximate age of victim and if possible, the type of emergency. Then dial extension 9300 from any campus phone to alert a Ramah Darom staff person of your emergency.

• Stay with the injured person until help arrives. Try to calm, reassure and stabilize the person. Never move an injured person with a suspected neck or back injury.

• When medical staff arrives at the scene, summarize the situation and answer questions.

SEVERE WEATHERThunder and/or Lightning:• Gather your family/group and move to a safe area

(large indoor facility, bunk porch or common room) until the weather has passed.

Tornado Warning:• Head immediately to one of the following designated

emergency locations: Welcome Center lobby, Marcus Lodge, Mountainside Hotel, Lower level of the Levine Center, Common room of bunks 1, 2, 31, or 32.

• When at location, stay away from windows.• Stay at designated emergency location until the

“all clear” signal has been given over the emergency speakers.

FIREIf You Spot a Fire:• Leave the building and do not re-enter to remove

personal property.• IMMEDIATELY DIAL 911. Give location, and if possible,

type of fire (grease, electrical, paper, etc.). Then dial extension 9300 from any campus phone to alert a Ramah Darom staff person of your emergency. The office will sound the fire alarm throughout the campus.

• If a phone is not accessible, sound the closest fire alarm.• If a campus-wide fire alarm is sounded, all guests

should proceed immediately to the Kikar (field in front of the Levine Center/Dining Hall) and remain there until the “all clear” signal has been given over the emergency speakers.

• If the fire occurs on or near the Kikar, all guests should proceed to the Beit Am (covered basketball court).

ACTIVE SHOOTER• EVACUATE if at all possible, leaving the area by the

quickest route available. If necessary, leave the campus grounds. Leave your belongings behind.

• Call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so.• If you are not able to evacuate, HIDE OUT in an area out

of the active shooter’s view. Block entry to your hiding place. If possible, lock the door. Silence your cell phone (including vibrate mode) and remain quiet.

• TAKE ACTION only as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger. Attempt to incapacitate the shooter. Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter.

• When law enforcement arrives, remain calm and follow the officers’ instructions. Immediately raise hands and spread fingers. Keep your hands visible at all times. Avoid quick movements toward officers whenever possible.

A Tennis CourtsB Hockey CourtC Basketball CourtsD FarmE Breicha (Swimming Pool)F Sand Volleyball CourtsG Beit Am (Covered Basketball Court) Ramah GardenH Odyssey CourseI Kikar (Activity Field)J Alpine Tower, Climbing Wall & SwingK Timber Challenge CourseL Medura (Lakeside Fire Pit)M Archery RangeN Omanut (Arts & Crafts Center)O Gan (Nursery)P Agam (Lake) & Boat DockP P Softball Field

Q Mountaintop PavilionR Future Home of The Staff CenterS Beit Am (Covered Basketball Court) Amphitheater Ramah GardenT Mirpeset Tefillah (Mountainside Pavilion)U Pizza Oven & Fireplace PatioV Levine Center Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall) Mountainside Chadar Ochel Lakeside Chadar Ochel Moadon (Multipurpose Room) Beit Knesset (Spiritual Center) Mercaz Aryeh (Library)W Margam (Lakeside Pavilion)X Treehouse

Y Welcome CenterZ Cottages (Z1 – Z5)AA Marcus LodgeBB Mountainside HotelCC Deluxe Cabin (1-4)DD Mountainside Cabins (1-12)EE Lower Roads Cabins (13-20)FF Lakeside Cabins (21 – 32)GG Lakeside Hotel

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