û Weinstein JCC Camp Hilbert Leadership Team ü
“Along with their muddy clothes and suntans, children emerge from our camps
with new friends, unforgettable memories, love for nature, and appreciation for
Jewish tradition and culture. In addition to caring and well-trained counselors,
our summer leadership and staff include specialists in athletics, drama, gardening and camping, as well as a song leader and two Israeli Scouts. All will ensure
that your child will have a safe and amazing summer!”
— Orly Lewis, Weinstein JCC Assistant Executive Director
Alex Ross, Camp Director
545-8631, aross@weinsteinjcc.org
Alex is thrilled to be returning to Camp Hilbert for her fourth
summer. During the year, Alex serves as Weinstein JCC Youth, Family,
and Camp Director as well as Richmond City BBYO Director. Alex loves
the outdoors and believes strongly in the power that summer camp has
in the growth and development of each child.
LaVenus Harried, Assistant Director of Aleph & Activities
545-8639, lharried@weinsteinjcc.org
LaVenus has been at Camp Hilbert since 2000 and is excited to
work with campers of all ages. During the year, LaVenus works
as a programmer and educator at the Weinstein JCC and is the
Kids' Place Supervisor.
Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion and Support Services
545-8658, mbunce@weinsteinjcc.org
Melissa coordinates the Weinstein JCC’s Special Needs and Inclusion
Initiatives and is involved in staff training. She works with the staff
throughout the summer to help facilitate a successful camp
experience for all campers.
Kelly Johannsen, Aquatics Director
545-8640, kjohannsen@weinsteinjcc.org
Kelly has been bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to Camp
Hilbert since 2006. When not at camp, Kelly is the Aquatics Director
for the Weinstein JCC. Contact her for details about summer swim
team at Camp Hilbert and any other aquatics-related questions.
Mallory Moore, Summer Aquatics Coordinator
mmoore@weinsteinjcc.org
Mallory has been attending Camp Hilbert since 2000 and has been
on staff since 2009. She has experience with swimmers of all ages
and abilities, and works year-round at the JCC Aquatics Center as
the lead swim instructor and assistant swim coach. Contact Mallory
about our Instructional Swim Program/Weekend Swim Lessons.
Josh Shenker, Assistant Director of Bet and Special Programs
Josh is excited to be back at Camp Hilbert for his seventh summer as
a staff member. Josh leads our oldest campers with high energy and
positivity. He especially enjoys engaging them with arts and crafts,
nature and the great outdoors.
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Melanie Marks, Summer Office and Operations Manager
mmarks@weinsteinjcc.org
Melanie has been a Weinstein JCC Preschool teacher for 8 years and
has worked at Camp Ganim for several seasons. She enjoys watching
the children learn, explore and grow into amazing little humans and
is very excited to be part of her first summer at Camp Hilbert!
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.
Ethan Litvin, Judaic Coordinator and Song Leader
545-8609, elitvin@weinsteinjcc.org
Ethan is a recent graduate of Randolph Macon College and is
currently the Hillel at VCU Director and Weinstein JCC Assistant Director of Youth and Family Services. He's looking forward to bringing his
passion for music and Judaics to camp this summer!