Page 6 - Boca Club News - August '22

Page 6, Boca Club News

Levis JCC Receives Grant from page 1 essential training that will support our staff and campers, and team is committed to making the camp experience the best
integrate this concept into our programming.” it can be for every child, every summer. Camp programs
The Foundation for Jewish Camp’s “Yedid Nefesh” “Rales JFS is excited to further our partnership with the include Baby & Me Summertime Fun: weekly classes for 5
(Beloved Soul) Initiative seeks to ensure that Jewish camps Levis JCC through this new grant,” noted Danielle Hartman, to 27-month-olds that encompass playtime, developmental
can provide a place to feel safe mentally, emotionally, socially President & CEO of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family art, music and fine motor activities in a magical Baby & Me
and spiritually. Funding from this grant enables Levis JCC Services. “Children’s mental health has suffered significantly classroom; Early Childhood Camp: personalized attention, an
Marleen Forkas Camps, working in partnership with Ruth since COVID, and there is still more healing to be done. extra dose of adult supervision and a whole lot of love make
& Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (Rales JFS), to We hope this is just the first of many summers that we can littlest campers feel safe while exploring and discovering
add a qualified mental health professional to the camp’s provide a mental health professional in partnership with the new experiences in a stimulating environment; Upper
summer staff. The therapist works to enhance counselor Levis JCC Marlen Forkas Camps.” Camp: a wide variety of classic, innovative and dynamic
training, create programming that encourages awareness While summer is about friendship, laughter and fun activities give campers the opportunity to try new things,
about the importance of mental health, integrates wellness activities, it is also a place for children and teens to feel learn the importance of teamwork, and build confidence;
programming into camp activities, and develops ways to safe, included and accepted. Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Theater Camp: an exciting and comprehensive theater
create a change in how mental health is prioritized within Camps is proud to offer campers of all ages this enhanced program that includes lessons in acting, lighting, set design
the camp community, year-round. programming and access to a highly-trained professional and direction, with each session culminating in a rewarding
“We are grateful and honored to be awarded this innovative who is committed to highlighting the importance of mental final production; Leaders In Training (LIT)/ Counselors in
grant,” said Marty Haberer, CEO of the Adolph & Rose Levis health and well-being. “I am proud that our Camp has a Training (CIT) Program: young adults gain a meaningful
JCC. “We have collaborated with our trusted partners at Rales commitment to prioritizing the importance of mental health leadership experience while putting the skills they develop
JFS for many years to create aspects of our camp programs and emotional well-being for campers and staff,” said Jason into practice on a daily basis, balancing work with summer
that acknowledge the importance of mental health. This grant Tomaszewski, Director of Camp & Family Programs at the fun; Camp Kavod (Special Needs): a premier 8-week summer
enables us to take that commitment to the next level, creating Adolph & Rose Levis JCC. “The pandemic created a unique camp serving children and teens with special needs ages 3-22,
series of challenges for all of us, but children and teens featuring inclusion opportunities on campus with the Levis
Editor ........................................................................ Nils A. Shapiro especially have been significantly impacted. We know that JCC’s typical camp and off campus.
Photography By ........................................................ Jon Ricco there has long been a stigma associated with mental health Established in 1983, the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish
struggles. Our program not only supports challenges such Community Center provides a broad range of enriching
as increased anxiety, but is also actively teaching kids how programs and services for individuals of all ages and
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of important mental health and wellness is, and how to recognize abilities to meet the diverse needs of its members, the Jewish
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by and seek out help and support when they need it.” community and the community at large. Levis JCC promotes
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor. Ruth & Normal Rales Jewish Family Services offers and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through
help, hope and humanity through its comprehensive range of educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational
1102 W. Indiantown Rd., Suite 5, Jupiter, FL 33458 programs and services which support people of all ages and programs. From preschool and summer camp, to teen
(561) 746-3244 beliefs. Building on a long tradition of working together for and family activities, from athletics to cultural arts, adult
the benefit of our entire community, the Levis JCC and Rales
enrichment and special needs programming, as well as Boca’s
FAX (561) 746-2509 JFS have partnered once again to create a program that will chic Resale Boutique, the Levis JCC offers something for
offer lasting positive impact. everyone. Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
Seabreeze Publications Coralie Morin, MSW, Therapist with Ruth & Normal is a non-profit community agency of the Jewish Federation
Rales Jewish Family Services, said, “I am honored and of South Palm Beach County.
Publisher excited to be supporting Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Camps About Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services. For
M. Sean Reid this summer as the mental health professional on staff. It is 40 years, Rales JFS has provided help, hope and humanity
J. Reid my goal to nurture the mental, emotional, social and spiritual through its comprehensive range of programs that serve
health of campers and staff. As a former camp-kid myself, people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton
Sales it is a dream to think that I might be a part of long-lasting and Delray Beach, programs include food and financial
Tom English, Laura Berrio, Bret McCormick camp memories.” assistance, affordable counseling and mental health services,
About Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Marleen Forkas Camps. senior services, programs for children and families, career and
www.seabreezepublications.com The Levis JCC has been providing children ages 2-15 with employment services and many volunteer opportunities. To
unforgettable summers since 1986. Their dedicated, caring learn more, visit www.ralesjfs.org or email info@ralesjfs.org.

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