You Shall Not Place Stumbling Blocks: Making Your Camp More Accessible

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LGBTQ+ (Sexuality and Gender) / Belonging
Disability and Belonging
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8 - 12

Through the examination of traditional and contemporary texts, simulations, personal reflection, guest speakers, and camper observations, CITs will examine the struggles that those who are GLBT, from lower economic backgrounds, from non-traditional family units, and those with disabilities face in a camp setting. They will work toward developing ways that their camp can become increasingly accessible.

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This curriculum guide was created by Rabbi Rachel Ackerman, 2009 graduate of the HUC-JIR School of Education. It was designed for high school counselors in training in a camp setting.

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