WINTER/SPRING 2012 WORKSHOPS AND GROUPS
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month
The mission of Jewish Disability Awareness Month is to unite Jewish communities and organizations for the purpose of raising awareness and supporting meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in every aspect of Jewish life.
Winter/Spring Groups
Summer Camps
Winter/Spring Groups
Client Forms - Please print, complete and bring all applicable forms to your child's first JSSA appointment. Thank you.
Going Places! A Social Club for Teens with Asperger's
JSSA and the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia present a social club for teens ages 14-17 with Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders. Group activities are geared towards getting to know each other and building essential social skills.
When: Sundays, Jan. 22, March 18, May 20, (other
Dates and Times TBA)
Where: Location of events will vary.
Facilitators: Michal Berkson, LCSW/LICSW (JSSA);
Melissa Hochberg, Resource Specialist (JCCNV)
Cost: $25 per event
Registration: Pre-registration required: melissah@jccnv.org,
703-537-3040
New! Kids Can Cope
This interactive support group for children of divorce (ages 8-11) will include role playing, artwork, self-esteem exercise and verbalization of feelings to help children remain hopeful and positive.
When: Tuesdays, Mar. 27-Apr. 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Jennifer Firestone: LCSW-C
Cost: $140 for the four session series
Registration: Pre-registration required. Call 301-816-2633
Summer Camps
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia - Camp Shalom
Temple Rodef Shalom (TRS) Camp Shalom
SummerEdge BFF Camp at McLean School of Maryland
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia - Camp Shalom
Camp Shalom Flyer
Grades 1-3
Session 1 (Weeks 1 & 2): June 25–July 6 (no camp July 4)
Session 2 (Weeks 3 & 4): July 9–20
Temple Rodef Shalom* Only
Session 3 (Weeks 5 & 6): July 23–Aug 3
*2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22043
Grades 4-6
Session 3 (Weeks 5 & 6): July 23–August 3
Session 4 (Weeks 7 & 8): August 6–17
This exciting program for children with ADD/ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome is based on the latest research, proven methods for improving children’s social skills, and JSSA’s (Jewish Social Service Agency) successful Social Skill Therapy model. Camp Shalom’s mission is to improve each child’s ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with peers and to build a solid foundation for making and keeping friends within a relaxed, fun and creative environment. The camp day includes morning therapy sessions and afternoon inclusion programs to reinforce what was learned and help build social connections. LCSWs from JSSA along with JCCNV Spe-cial Abilities staff, facilitate the program.
Admission Process: Applications are dated and time-stamped. Each child who submits an application is interviewed. Counselors from both JSSA and JCCNV participate in each interview. Families are notified of acceptance into camp after the applications and interview has been completed. If you have questions, please contact JessicaT@jccnv.org or (703) 537-3031.
Social skills programs include:
- Friendly behaviors: initiation of friendships, listening, taking turns and sharing
- Making conversation, responding to others, working as a team
- Impulse and emotional self-control
- Inhibition and delay
- Anger management
- Handling teasing, relaxation/stress management and more...
Cost per session: $1,230
Discounted JCCNV mishpacha (family) rate: $980
Temple Rodef Shalom (TRS) Camp Shalom
Temple Rodef Shalom Camp Shalom Flyer
Mission: TRS, JSSA, and the JCCNV have combined forces to offer children ages grades 1 through 3 a specialized camp program: Camp Shalom. Campers will enjoy focused social skills workshops in the morning as well as field trips, swimming, specialty classes and more. The mission of Camp Shalom is to improve each child’s ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with peers and build a solid foundation for making and keeping friends.
The social skills curriculum integrates proven methods for improving social skills and is based on JSSA’s successful Social Skills Therapy Model developed by Dr. Stanley Fagen. The camp is being offered in 1 single pilot two 2-week sessions: July 23-August 3, 2012:
- Week 1: Developing Relationships and Friendly Behaviors
- Week 2: Maintaining Relationships and Self Control Over Impulses and Emotions
Weekly activities are specifically designed to foster, enhance and reinforce priority skills. Rewards and self-ratings will be utilized to enhance participation and to monitor the acquisition, performance and generalization of skills. This curriculum has been specifically developed for children diagnosed with ADHD or Asperger’s Disorder.
Program Location: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church VA 22043
For questions about the social skills curriculum and the population served, contact: Andrew McGahan, LCSW, LICSW, Clinical Director of Northern Virginia JSSA, 703-896-7900 or amcgahan@jssa.org
For questions about the interview process for Social Skills Camp Shalom, contact: Jessica Tischler, JCCNV Special Needs Coordinator, 703-537-3031 or JessicaT@jccnv.org
SummerEdge Camp at McLean School of Maryland:
Building & Fostering Friendships (BFF) Entering Grades 1-5
This exciting program is based on the latest research, proven methods for improving children’s social skills, and JSSA’s (Jewish Social Service Agency’s) successful Social Skill Therapy model. The camp’s mission is to improve each child’s ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with peers and builds a solid foundation for making and keeping friends within a relaxed, fun and creative environment. The admission process will include a child interview.
This camp program is appropriate for children who can benefit from learning and practicing social skills but who can also participate successfully in less-structured activities. Typically developing children with social skills deficits, children with social challenges related to anxiety disorders, children with ADHD and high-functioning Asperger’s may be appropriate for this camp program. All potential campers will be interviewed to assure that the BFF Camp at Summer Edge is appropriate for their needs.
Social Skills topics covered include:
- Friendly behaviors: initiation of friendships, listening, taking turns and sharing
- Making conversation, responding to others, working as a team
- Impulse and emotional self-control
- Inhibition and delay
- Anger management
- Handling teasing, relaxation/stress management and more
Session Dates
June 18-29 (Gr. 4-5, co-ed)
July 16-27 (Gr. 1-3, co-ed)
July 30 - August 10 (Gr. 1-3, co-ed)
Session Hours
9:00am-12:00pm (half day)
9:00am-3:30pm (full day)
Session Tuition
$1,075 (half day)
$1,600 (full day)
Location: McLean School of Maryland, 8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 • 240.395.0690 • 301.299.1639 (fax)
Interview Forms
BFF Student Profile
BFF Checklist for Parents 1-3
Other services our clients have found helpful:
Children and Teen Camps, Clubs, and Groups 
