Camp Magazines 2015 Camp Magazine | Page 11

Weinstein JCC Camp Hilbert & Specialty Camps Leadership Team An extraordinary summer experience awaits our Summer 2015 campers! Our caring, highly-trained staff will make sure that your child learns new skills, builds new friendships and creates lifelong memories. Our facilities are state-of-the-art safe spaces that comfortably accommodate campers of all ages and interests, and activities include swimming, archery, gardening, Israeli life, sports and so much more. Join our camp family this summer for an unforgettable experience! — Orly Lewis, Weinstein JCC Assistant Executive Director Josh Shenker, Camp Director 545-8650, [email protected] Josh is excited to be back at Camp Hilbert for his tenth summer on staff, and his first full summer as Director. During the year, Josh serves as Weinstein JCC’s Sports and Recreation Director. He strongly believes in the lasting impact that summer camp can have on the development of children and believes in the power it has to build community. PJ George, Rishonim Unit Head PJ has been at Camp Hilbert since 2007 as a lead staff member for the Rishonim group, and has taught 4 and 5-year-olds in the Weinstein JCC Preschool for over 10 years. With his infectious enthusiasm, PJ nurtures our youngest campers in the transition from preschool to elementary programs. Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion and Support Services 545-8658, [email protected] Melissa coordinates the Weinstein JCC’s special needs and inclusion initiatives. She is involved in staff training and works closely with the staff and children throughout the summer to help facilitate a successful camp experience for all campers. Matt Shenker, Aleph Unit Head Matt has worked at Camp Hilbert every summer since 2008. He is a recent graduate of VCU and will be attending graduate school in the fall of 2015 to earn his Masters in elementary education. Matt has a devoted passion for helping every child learn and grow as campers, students, and individuals. Melanie Marks, Summer Office and Operations Manager [email protected] Melanie has been a Weinstein JCC Preschool teacher for 9 years and has worked at Camp Ganim for several seasons. She enjoys watching the children learn, explore and grow into amazin