What they reported doing
- #1 primary $948KCIRCLE LODGE: TO OPERATE AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ADULTS AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS IN AN INTER GENERATIONAL SETTING WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH LIFE. THE INSTITUTE IS LOCATED IN HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY.
What they call their work
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Offers facility rentals for retreats, events, and gatheringsProvides group rental of camp facilities for organizational retreats, corporate events, family celebrations, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, reunions, and meetings from May through October, with kosher (glatt) service available, including accommodations in hotel rooms, cottages, and cabins, along with access to dining, meeting, recreational, and athletic facilities.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Offers recreational and instructional programming at camp facilitiesProvides a wide range of recreational and creative activities including swim instruction using the lake, hiking trips to Hidden Lake, boating, gymnastics, yoga, basketball, mountain biking, GaGa, and use of ropes courses, climbing wall, and zipline.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Operates a sleepaway summer camp for children with Tourette SyndromeProvides a one-week sleepaway camp program for children ages 9–17 diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, fostering lifelong friendships and increased self-appreciation in a supportive environment.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces and shares video content about the camp experienceCreates and distributes video content showcasing camp activities and experiences to promote engagement and awareness.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosts annual Olympic Games event and opening ceremonyOrganizes an annual Olympic Games event featuring an opening ceremony where Torchbearers light the Olympic flame and a parade honoring distinguished individuals, engaging current campers in tradition and celebration.
- Maintains and operates comprehensive camp facilities for year-round useOperates a fully equipped facility with athletic fields, indoor gym, Olympic-sized heated swimming pool, eight tennis courts, multipurpose fields, archery range, running track, low and high ropes courses, climbing wall, zipline, arts and crafts center, dance studio, performing arts center, air-conditioned movie theater, dining room with salad bar, canteen, recreation center, and Health Center.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Marc Rauch | Director of Camp Kinder Ring | 40 | $200K |
- Adam Krupnick — treasurer (eff. 11/1/2024)
- Bill Dubin — Vice President
- Daniel Saltzman — DIRECTOR
- Daniel Taub — Director
- Eric Roth — President
- Frank Newman — DIRECTOR
- Gary Strauss — Treasurer (thru 11/1/2024)
- Ilene Joachim — Secretary
- Lee Dranikoff — DIRECTOR
- Lisa Levine — DIRECTOR
- Martin Krupnick — DIRECTOR
- Matthew Becker — DIRECTOR
- Melissa Leff — Director
- Meredith Stein — DIRECTOR
- Michael Steinsaltz — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Baird State Park Partner — Site for out-of-camp trips organized by Camp Kinder Ring
- Harold Grinspoon Foundation Partner — Provides support for the Forward Together 2024 Matching Grant program through JCamp 180®.
- Workmen’s Circle Partner — Co-located with and shares property facilities with Circle Lodge, operated by the Workmen’s Circle.
- not specified Partner — Partnerships with organizations in campers' and staff's home communities to support engagement beyond the summer
How they approach the work
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- Character and Community Development 13 orgsmethodology: character_and_community_developmentBy fostering individual growth and intentional community building at camp, Camp Kinder Ring produces positive global change because they believe lasting societal impact originates from transformed individuals and strong, values-based communities.shared approach: Immersive Community Model →
- Therapeutic Environment with Normalization of Difference 13 orgsmethodology: peer_and_staff_community_normalizationBy providing a staff-supported, therapeutic environment where Tourette Syndrome is normalized among peers and adults, the camp produces increased belonging and self-acceptance because campers experience reduced stigma and increased social safety.shared approach: Immersive Community Model →