Foundation for Jewish Camp Leaders Assembly 2024 Registration 

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Welcome!

 

We're thrilled that you'll be joining us for our 10th biennial Leaders Assembly!

 

Leaders Assembly 2024

Monday, December 9 - Wednesday, December 11

  

 

General Information

      

Conference Schedule: 

Leaders Assembly will commence at 2 PM CT on Monday, December 9th and conclude at 12 PM CT on Wednesday, December 11th. 


This year, Leaders Assembly will be part of The Jewish Camp Summit, co-hosted by Foundation for Jewish Camp and JCamp 180. The two conferences will run consecutively and share a venue. It will kick off with the JCamp 180 Conference beginning on December 8th and adjourning at 12:30 PM CT on Monday, December 9th, before continuing into FJC’s Leaders Assembly. Those also attending the JCamp 180 portion of the Summit will need to register for each conference separately.


Registration Fees: 

While the true cost per attendee exceeds $1,000, we are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, allowing us to significantly reduce registration fees for all participants. Full conference registration includes access to all programming and the following meals: Monday (dessert reception), Tuesday (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and Wednesday (breakfast). All meals provided during the conference are Kosher-certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC).

  • Full Conference Registration: $650 USD
  • Canadian Attendee Full Conference Registration: $575 USD (Use Code CAN75)
  • Lay Leader ONLY One Day (Monday): $175 USD 

Cancellation Policy: 

  • Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to assembly@jewishcamp.org no later than Friday, November 8, 2024. Regrettably, refunds will not be granted after this date.
  • For cancellations made before November 8, 2024, a full refund will be issued, minus a $50 processing fee. Refunds will be processed using the original payment method.
  • We understand that in rare circumstances an attendee substitution may be requested on your organization's behalf. We are happy to work with you to accommodate substitutions until Friday, November 8, 2024, which will be subject to a $50 processing fee.

Financial Assistance: 

In addition to the subsidized conference rate, conference sponsors have enabled FJC to offer additional support to camp professionals that need further financial assistance to attend. To apply for a subsidy, we kindly ask that ONE representative from your camp complete the subsidy request form before anyone from your camp registers for Leaders Assembly. If your camp is requesting a subsidy, please do not complete your registration at this time. If applicable, camps will be provided with a discount code. 

 

Payment Method: 

Please note that credit cards are the only accepted form of payment for Leaders Assembly.

 

For Assistance: 

If you have any questions, please reach out to assembly@jewishcamp.org.

 

Hotel Information: 

Hotel reservations must be booked separately. We have reserved a room block at our host hotel in Chicago at a reduced rate of $149 + tax per night. Please note that reservations in the block are first-come, first-served and must be made by November 14, 2024. The link to the room block will be available in your registration confirmation email.

 

Expo Hall Vendors:

Before starting this form please refer to the instructions in the email sent to you by Randi Honig. If you have any questions while filling out this registration, please email Randi at randi@jewishcamp.org. Additional representatives for expo hall booths can register at the standard full 3-day conference rate of $650.

 

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Discount code is case sensitive. If you are using the Canadian discount code: Please note that if the Canadian - USD exchange rate moves materially, FJC reserves the right to adjust the discounted rate.


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Tuesday Choose Day
Our Tuesday Choose Day programming offers the opportunity to dive deep on one topic. Below you will be able to select from options which range from on-site trainings and hack-a-thons to off-site Chicago area experiences packed with insights to take home with you. No matter what you choose - you'll be in for a real treat!

Our 15 offerings vary greatly! Before selecting, please be sure to read through all of the Tuesday option descriptions to ensure you select the one that feels most relevant and interesting to you. Those descriptions can be found Here.  Click into Tuesday, December 10th and then use the drop down to read the description of each sessions

Options will be removed when they are full. If your first choice is not listed here, please select another fantastic option.

Basecamp
The conference kicks off with a "Basecamp" session which is your chance to get grounded, start your networking, build connections, and set the foundation for your Leaders Assembly experience! We'll be offering different modalities to opt into.

  • Jewish Wisdom and Text Study: Bond with peers over the exploration of ancient and modern Jewish sources. No experience or Hebrew necessary.
  • World Cafe: Connect with colleagues as you share and discuss real and current challenges and trends you are facing in your daily work.
  • Music: Get grounded and meet new people against a backdrop of your favorite camp tunes. 
  • Improv: Move your body, get playful, and lean into silliness through improv and theater games.
  • Arts and Crafts: Start off your time at Leaders Assembly by collaborating and creating a visual art project.
  • Sports and Games: Compete for the gold medal in networking as you best your colleagues and build relationships with new teammates across the field of Jewish camp.


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Milestones & Connections
We are excited to have the opportunity to acknowledge, celebrate, and share important milestones that have happened since we last gathered at Leaders Assembly 2022.

Please select an option above if you reached this milestone in 2023 or 2024


A milestone year ends in a 5 or 0

Getting Involved in Leaders Assembly

Including but not limited to: Parenting at camp, Identifying as LGBTQ+, Jews/People of Color, People of other faiths and backgrounds, etc.







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Meals
Meals listed below are included in the cost of the conference registration. 


If you select "yes", a member of FJC team will reach out as the conference approaches

As a reminder, all meals and refreshments are certified Glatt Kosher prepared under the certifying kosher organization for the hotel: Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC)



Showing Up Fully

At Leaders Assembly, FJC will provide all-gender restroom accommodations and space for feeding/pumping. Please note any other needs, for example: a minyan for kaddish, limited mobility, etc.
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Attendee Demographic Information

FJC aims to create a culture of belonging and commits to being welcoming and affirming to participants representing the fullness of our communities with diversity in gender, race, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, and Jewish background/practice. The following demographic questions are intended to assess how we are doing at engaging members of various identities in participating in our programming. Your responses will be kept fully confidential and will help us make decisions about our outreach, engagement, and programming efforts to ensure we are effectively serving our diverse community.  













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Privacy, Permissions, and Policies
Photography and Video Release

Code of Conduct

Event Liability Waiver

Please contact assembly@jewishcamp.org with any questions, comments, or concerns about the policies listed on this page.
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests must be received by email to assembly@jewishcamp.org no later than Friday, November 8, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date. Cancellations prior to this date will be issued a full refund minus a $50 processing fee and will be processed via the original method of payment. We understand that in rare circumstances an attendee substitution may be requested on behalf of your organization. We are happy to work with you to accommodate substitutions until Friday, November 8, 2024, which may be subject to a $50 processing fee.  

 

Cancellations/refunds related to lodging and travel are the sole responsibility of the participant and must be brought to the attention of the hotel and/or airline directly. Cancellations related to lodging and travel are subject to the policies of the vendor. FJC holds no responsibility.  



Payment
We are so excited to see you at Leaders Assembly 2024!

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Please contact us at assembly@jewishcamp.org with questions or to discuss payment options.
Jewish Camp Summit

Registration for JCamp 180's conference is separate. Please check your confirmation email for their registration link.
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