The JCCNV offers quality programs all year long for families who want to strengthen their connections with each other and with the community.
Special Needs
Camp Shalom
Grades 1-3 (in two locations in the summer of 2012... at the JCCNV in Fairfax and in Falls Church at Temple Rodef Shalom)
Grades 4-6
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 special needs staff, will be facilitating the program.
Admission Process: Applications are dated and time-stamped. Each child who submits an application will be interviewed. Counselors from both JSSA and JCCNV will participate in each interview. Families will be notified of acceptance into camp after the applications and interview have been completed.
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...
If you have questions, please contact Jessica Tischler at JessicaT@jccnv.org or (703) 537-3031.
Click here to download the 2012 summer camp brochure!
Click here to download the 2012 camp registration form.