Giborim Winter Catalog

Giborim U COURSE CATALOG ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDSWhere “ U” Belong WINTER 2017-2018 DECEMBER 4, 2017 - MARCH 11, 2018On the Nina & Louis Silverman Campus David Posnack JCC5850 S. Pine Island Road • Davie, Florida 33328954.434.0499 | giborimu.org | dpjcc.org

Background & HistoryThe J opened in 1983 and serves all residents of the community, regardless of ethnicity, ageor disability. Its premier special needs summer camp, Camp Giborim, serves over 145 childrenand young adults between the ages of 3-22. The mission of Camp Giborim, meaning “heroes”in Hebrew, is to offer a traditional recreational summer camp environment for special needscampers with autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays and various other disabilities.The camp is filled with innovative activities and creative programming within a culture ofinclusion.The special needs population expressed a need for a year-round program for youth and adults.The J, committed to meeting these needs, developed Giborim U (Gib U), a program offeringenrichment classes and social events.Giborim U MissionGiborim U is a program for children, teens and adults with special needs and includes courses in fitness, the arts, sports, recreation,life skills and health and wellness. Participants will enrich their lives socially and behaviorally while gaining independence andcommunication skills, as they forge genuine connections to each other and the community.Areas of Focus The Arts: Theater | Film | Music | Visual Arts | DramaGiborim U will focus on the following areas: Drawing & Painting | Culinary | DanceSports & Wellness: Life Skills: Fitness | Weight Training | Basketball | Activities of Daily Living | Personal Care | Computer Skills Tennis Yoga | Karate | Boxing Community Skills | Employment Skills | Cooking SkillsSocialization: Social Skills | Group Dynamics | Team BuildingPopulations Served: Registration/Intake Process/Class DatesAges Served: Youth (6+) Onsite registration for the winter session 2017-2018 will be held on Sunday, November Adults (18+) 19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  First-time applicants must meet the DPJCC and Giborim U admissions requirements as determine by a completed intake process.Requirements: Intake interviews will be conducted by appointment. Please complete an intake and registration form, available online at giborimu.org and schedule an appointment• Diagnosed with a developmental with one of the coordinators listed below.  Returning Gib U and Exceptional Theater disability, including, but not limited Company participants and Giborim campers are pre-approved and do not require to, autism spectrum disorder, Down a new intake interview.  Simply print and email a completed registration form to syndrome, cerebral palsy, Angelman [email protected]. syndrome, Smith-Magenis syndrome and other disabilities. Gib U Administrator, Arlene Abrams • 954-434-0499 Ext 326 • [email protected] Youth Coordinator, Kevin Troonin • 954-434-0499 Ext 343 • [email protected]• Ability to participate in small groups Adult Coordinator, Risa Spevack • 954-434-0499 Ext 120 • [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Rae White • 954-434-0499 Ext 347 • [email protected]• Active engagement Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Inquire during the intake/• Ability to stay with a group registration process. For a class to be held, a minimum number of registrants must be enrolled for that class.• Follow basic group instructions Classes begin December 4, 2017 and end March 11, 2018. Drama with Exceptional Theater Company (ETC) classes begin January 21, 2018 and end May 6, 2018.Exclusions:• Continuous physical aggression There will be no classes held on December 24, 2017 through January 8, 2018;• Requires continuous January 14 & 15; February 18 & 19, 2018. one-on-one attention Membership at the J is not required to attend Giborim U• Elopes/runs away• Continuous inappropriate language or behaviorFor information, call 954-434-0499, ext. 347 | giborimu.org

Giborim U Team Dr. Diane K. Wilen Risa Spevack Giborim U Co-Chair Giborim U - Adult Coordinator Dr. Diane K. Wilen is a Florida Risa Spevack has worked with licensed psychologist and school special needs clients since 2000. She psychologist. She received a is a certified personal trainer with Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish the American Council on Exercise with distinction from Northwestern (ACE) and is a nationally certified University in Evanston, Illinois and and state licensed athletic trainer. a Master of Arts and doctorate She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in natural sciencedegree in school psychology from the University of Illinois in and athletic training from Hofstra University and is a FloridaChampaign-Urbana. She is currently retired after 36 years of licensed emergency medical technician (EMT) and a certifiedservice as a school psychologist for Broward County Public CPR/AED/first-aid instructor.Schools. Dr. Wilen is a member of the Board of Directorsof the David Posnack Jewish Community Center and was a Kevin Trooninkey proponent in the development of the DPJCC’s Ben and Giborim U - Youth CoordinatorDorothy Spencer Special Services Camp in 1991 (CampGiborim), a highly acclaimed special needs day camp. Kevin Troonin obtained his bachelor’s degree in exceptional student Beth Allen, M.S. education from theTeacher Education Giborim U Co-Chair Program at Broward College. He currently is an ESE teacher for the Beth Allen, M.S., is the community Broward County school system and relations coordinator for the has been a Giborim counselor for five years, working with Lifelong Learning Institute at Nova youth campers of all ages. Southeastern University. She holds a Master of Science degree Rae White in education/human resource Giborim U - development from Barry University Administrative Assistantand a bachelor’s degree from the University of Buffalo. Sheserved as assistant executive director at the David Posnack Rae White holds a bachelor’sJewish Community Center for 12 years, developing and degree in special education and asupervising programs for children, teens, adults and the master’s degree in human resourcespecial needs population. Beth has a passion for special development and adult education.needs individuals and is president of the Board of Directors She has over 30 years of professionalof the Exceptional Theater Company (ETC), a drama experience in programs for peopleprogram for individuals with disabilities, ages 2 to 85, in the with developmental disabilities. Rae was the director oftri-county area. the Center on Aging and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Miami where she implemented a federal grant Arlene Abrams training program focused on parent and family planning for Giborim U Administrator the future. Rae’s sibling had a significant developmental disability and as such, she has a lifelong commitment to the Arlene Abrams has a bachelor’s special needs community. degree in early childhood education from the University of Puerto Rico, giborimu.org a State of Florida Early Childhood Director Credential and over 20 years of experience in early childhood and camp supervision.

Class Schedule CLASS & INSTRUCTOR LOCATION TIME MEMBER/ COM MUNITY FEE MONDAY 9 classes | ETC: 14 classesLife Skills: The Fundamentals+ (16+) | Amy Simcox Life Skills Room 4:00 - 4:50 pm $75Drama with Lippman 4:30 - 5:45 pm $140Exceptional Theater Company (12+*) | Evelyn Richard+ Fitness Center 5:00 - 5:50 pm $120 / $145 Studio A 5:00 - 5:50 pm $140 / $165+Class starts January 22, 2018 *Ages under 12 must be approved by director. Gym 6:00 - 6:50 pm $120 / $145Circuit Training (13+) | Risa Spevack Lippman 6:45 - 8:30 pm $140Hip Hop Dance Party (YOUTH & ADULT) | Mike Thompson Yoga Studio Studio A Basketball (YOUTH) | Jason Stura Yoga Studio Room 135 Drama with Fitness Center Exceptional Theater Company (18+) | Debra Lombard+ Gym +Class starts January 22, 2018 Kitchen TUESDAY 12 classes Studio A 3:30 - 4:10 pm $135 / $160 KinderYoga (5 YEARS) | Cookie Billig Room 114 4:00 - 4:50 pm $150 / $175 Boxing (13+) | Ysaac Kaplan 5:00 - 5:50 pm $150 / $175 Ying Yang Yoga (YOUTH & ADULT) | Cookie Billig Gym 5:00 - 5:50 pm Life Skills: Transitions to Adulthood (16+) | Amy Simcox Studio B 5:00 - 5:50 pm $75 Weights in Motion (13+) | Risa Spevack Studio A $150 / $175 3:00 - 3:50 pm WEDNESDAY 12 classes 4:00 - 4:50 pm $150 / $175 Basketball (ADULT) | Jason Stura $150 / $175 4:00 - 4:50 pm Cooking for Daily Living (ADULT) | Maritza Douglas 4:00 - 4:50 pm $150 / $175 $135 / $160 (1X MATERIALS FEE: $25) 4:40 - 5:30 pm 5:00 - 5:50 pm $150 / $175 Zumba® (YOUTH & ADULT) | Joan Gdasi 5:00 - 5:50 pm $180 / $200 KinderArtsy-Craftsy (5 YEARS) | Tara Evans FREE (1X MATERIALS FEE: $25) A Taste of Sports (YOUTH) | Will Croud Hip Hop Dance Party (YOUTH & ADULT) | Mike Thompson Special Olympics Fit 5 (YOUTH & ADULT) | Risa Spevack THURSDAY 12 classes Art Room 4:00 - 4:50 pm $150 / $175 Artsy-Craftsy (YOUTH & ADULT) | Tara Evans (1X MATERIALS FEE: $25) Delicious Fun in the Kitchen Kitchen 4:30 - 5:45 pm $175 / $200 Gym 4:40 - 5:30 pm $150 / $175 (YOUTH & ADULT) | Maritza Douglas (1X MATERIALS FEE: $50) Fitness Center 5:00 - 5:50 pm $150 / $175 Music Room 6:00 - 6:50 pm $150 / $175 A Taste of Sports (YOUTH) | Will Croud Weights in Motion (13+) | Risa Spevack 4:00 - 4:50 pm $150 / $175 Let’s Make a Movie...Starring U! (13+) | Amy Simcox FRIDAY 12 classes Studio A Karate (YOUTH & ADULT) | Harrison Hunter SUNDAY 8 classes | ETC: 13 classes Drama with Room 113 10:00 -11:30 am $130 Exceptional Theater Company (12+*) | Debbie Rivera+ Yoga Room 11:40 am -12:30 pm $100 / $125*Class starts January 21, 2018.” *Ages under 12 must be approved by director. Ying Yang Yoga (YOUTH & ADULT) | Cookie Billig

Sunday Socials Sunday socials are from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. DATE EVENT Participants will enjoy a themed social program.   December 17 Holiday PartyActivities will take place on the J campus or off site. January 28 Make It Grow at Flamingo Gardens February 4 Interactive show with the Transportation to and from the J Fantastic Party Factory will be provided to the off-site venues. February 25 Field Day Games March 4 Cooking Fun Cost: $25 each or five for $100. Pre-registration is required one week prior to social.Course Descriptions LIFE SKILLS FITNESS Life Skills courses are supported by a grant from the A Taste of Sports | Will Croud Jewish Federation of Broward County. This class will teach the skills for multiple sports including basketball, soccer and kickball. Players will build stamina, agilityCooking for Daily Living | Maritza Douglas and coordination while learning the new skills.This hands-on cooking class will focus on basic life skills, planningand preparing simple meals for daily living. Students will receive Basketball | Jason Sturarecipes with a visual aid and a short list of ingredients. The This is a comprehensive class that will enhance skills, teamworkstudents will have fun while learning to use kitchen appliances and sportsmanship for all ages. Students will learn skills inand tools, making meals that can be replicated in their home. shooting, passing and dribbling and techniques in offense and defense.Life Skills: The Fundamentals | Amy SimcoxThis hands-on class will focus on basic skills to help students Boxing | Ysaac Kaplanbecome more independent in taking care of themselves and This non-impact class will cover basic skills a such as stance,their home. Activities will include household chores, choosing guard, movement, jab, cross, hook. It will include cardioand caring for clothing, using money, shopping, community calisthenics and core strengthening exercises. Participants willawareness and basic job skills. improve strength and balance and gain self-confidence.Life Skills: Transitions to Adulthood | Amy Simcox Circuit Training | Risa SpevackThis class incudes fun and engaging hands-on activities to help This class will use the fitness track and constant motion to helpstudents learn life skills necessary to achieve self-sufficiency fine tune the entire body. Participants in this class will improveand success as an independent member of society. Activities strength, muscle tone and balance.will include managing money and finances; decision making;vocational opportunities; finding a job; and skills and habitsneeded for work. Participants will use computers for pre-vocational activities.

Course Descriptions (CONTINUED)FITNESS ARTSHip Hop Dance Party | Michael Thompson Kinder Artsy-Craftsy | Tara EvansThis fun dance class will include hip hop moves and all your Students will work on creative projects using paints, chalk,favorite follow-alongs and line dances like the Electric Slide, and pastels, glue and a variety of materials. Skills enhanced includemany more! Dancers will improve coordination, agility and body coordination and motor skills, encouraging self-expression,awareness while moving to the music. choice-making, and following directions. Completed works will be displayed in an art show near the end of the session.Karate | Sensei Harrison HunterThis fun, non-competitive, self-defense class will help develop Delicious Fun in the Kitchen | Maritza Douglaslistening skills and self-confidence. Students will improve This creative cooking class will teach a more in-depth hands-onhand-eye coordination, balance, body awareness and focus. skill of cooking, including working with kitchen tools, preparing ingredients and measuring. Students will have fun followingSpecial Olympics Fit 5 | Risa Spevack recipes and sharing their creations with family. Chef MaritzaFit 5 is a plan, created by Special Olympics, to help participants has created recipes with visual aids for the students to takelearn how to improve their health and fitness and continue to home and share with family.lead a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, nutrition andhydration. Drama with Exceptional Theater Company Debra Lombard, Evelyn Richard and Debbie RiveraWeights in Motion | Risa Spevack This class is designed to teach theater to those with physical andIn the J’s fitness center, students will use weight and cardio developmental disabilities. The classes enhance verbal skills,machines to build strength, stamina and self-esteem. improve movement, build self-confidence and socialization while stimulating free thinking. The actors help pick a themeYing Yang Yoga KinderYoga | Dianne “Cookie” Billig and write a script for the class’ end of session performance.Learn how to relax the body and mind through breathing,movement and stretches. The traditional poses will help Let’s Make a Movie...Starring U! | Amy Simcoximprove balance, flexibility, strength and focus. This fun and creative class explores the magic of movies and music videos. Students will be the “star of the show” as theyZumba® | Joan Gdasi participate in the creation and production of a short video.This is the ultimate dance-fitness party where students will Making movies with new friends encourages socialization and“play it loud” with age-appropriate music, rock with friends and speech. Students will develop and review their scripts, which aidsbegin their journey to a healthy future. This class will help in comprehension and fluidity. A completed film will be shown atwith self-esteem, coordination and socialization. the end of the session.PERSONAL TRAININGRisa Spevack has more than 20 years of experience in sports evaluation,treatment and the rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and specializes infitness training for those with special needs.Certifications:• Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise• Nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer”• CPR & AED and First Aid Instructor - American Heart Association• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Personal Training Rates: Members: $35 Community: $45• 30-minute session Members: $60 Community: $75• One-hour sessionFor more information about personal training, contact Risa [email protected] or 954-434-0499, ext. 120. For information, call 954-434-0499, ext. 347 | giborimu.org

InstructorsDianne Billig — Yoga Debra Lombard — Drama with Exceptional Theater Company (ETC)Dianne “Cookie” Billig has been teaching yoga and Debra Lombard is the founder and executive director of themeditation to kids, including those with special needs, for ETC which has been operating for the past 26 years. Thethe past nine years. She teaches at schools, yoga studios, ETC teaches youth and adults techniques in improvisation,after-school programs and summer camps. movement and music.Will Croud — A Taste of Sports Evelyn Richard — Drama with Exceptional Theater Company (ETC)Will Croud has a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciencefrom the University of Central Florida. He co-owned In 2001 Evelyn Richard’s son was diagnosed with autism.and operated a successful after-school BCPS all-sportsenrichment program for nine years. He is the DPJCC She later enrolled him in the Exceptional Theater Company.assistant sports & wellness director and directly overseesthe JHoops Youth Basketball Program. She worked as a volunteer for ETC for two years before becoming a staff member in 2008.Maritza Douglas — Cooking for Daily Living, Debbie Rivera — Drama withFun in the Kitchen Exceptional Theater Company (ETC)Maritza Douglas is a certified Wilton cake decorator Debbie Rivera has been with ETC since its inception,and an experienced and knowledgeable chef. She when she enrolled her son in the program. She becameunderstands the importance of learning how to prepare a volunteer, then went on to become an instructor andmeals and develop independence in the kitchen. Maritza director of ETC night classes.also volunteers at the Exceptional Theater Company. Amy Simcox —Gabriela Dreyfuss — Dance Through the Ages Life Skills: The Fundamentals, Life Skills: Transition to AdulthoodGabriela Dreyfuss has been instructing with DanceThrough the Ages for over 8 years. She has been Amy Simcox began her career with special needs childrendancing and singing since she was 2, and although at the Baudhuin Preschool. She earned a degree in childshe is trained in all genres of dance, jazz and hip hop psychology with a minor in speech. Amy opened Littleare her favorites. Gaby is excited to offer this class for Flowers of Hope School for children with special needs toeveryone! provide an appropriate learning environment for her son.Tara Evans — Kinder Artsy Craftsy Risa Spevack — Circuit Training, Special Olympics Fit 5, Weights in Motion,Tara Evans has worked as a lead preschool teacher, Indoor Sports Adventureart specialist and sports coach at the J for 23 years.She has a child development associate degree in early Risa Spevack has worked with special needs clientschildhood. Tara offers art therapy for the students to since 2000. She is a certified personal trainer with theexpress themselves creatively and freely. American Council on Exercise (ACE) aand is a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer. She receivedJoan Gdasi — Zumba® a Bachelor of Arts degree in natural science and athletic training from Hofstra University and is a Florida licensedJoan Gdasi was born in New York City. She is a emergency medical technician (EMT) and a certifiedperformer, songwriter, singer, dancer and fitness CPR/AED/first-aid instructor.instructor (aerobics, Zumba®) and has been with the Jfor 20 years. She strives to help her students have funwhile getting fit.Harrison Hunter — Karate Jason Stura — BasketballSensei Harrison Hunter is a third-degree black belt and Jason Stura played professional basketball for morea member of the USA Goju Federation Karate. He than 20 years. He has coached youth basketball forteaches karate at the DPJCC to students of all ages and over eight years in both Italy and the USA. Jasonabilities. currently coaches the DPJCC JHoops league and runs an international basketball camp.Ysaac Kaplan — Boxing Michael Thompson — Hip Hop Dance PartyYsaac Kaplan is a certified trainer with the National Michael Thompson is an accomplished dancer, instructorCouncil on Strength & Fitness, Mad Dogg Spinning and choreographer for Hip Hop Kidz with an extensiveand is certified in first aid and CPR. He enjoys helping background in dance and working with children. Michaelpeople reach their physical goals. has been teaching for over 10 years.

JCC LeadershipJim Mazur Beth Allen Elaine M. Turner, CPA Risa SpevackBoard Chair Giborim U Chair Chief Financial Officer Giborim U Adult CoordinatorHeather Gilbert Dr. Diane Wilen Shari Mac Keen, MS Kevin TrooninVice Chair Children & Family Services Giborim U Chair Chief Program Officer Giborim U Youth Coordinator Scott Ehrlich, MA Arlene Abrams Rae White Chief Executive Officer Giborim U Administrator Giborim U Administrative AssistantDavid Posnack MISSION STATEMENT:JCC The David Posnack Jewish Community Center enriches lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The J is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values.The David Posnack JCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. OF BROWARD COUNTYGib U’s Life Skills courses are supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Broward County.