| Dear Capital Camps Community, We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Josh Micley to the role of Camp Director for Capital Camps. Josh brings a wealth of experience in education and leadership, as well as a lifelong passion for Jewish camping. He will be joining the team beginning on November 12, 2024. |
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| Josh’s journey to this role began at Camp Yavneh in New Hampshire, where he attended as a camper before serving as a counselor, unit head, and member of the education staff for many summers. Each experience deepening his commitment to the transformative power of camp to help all children develop and grow, both as individuals and in their Jewish identities. Josh comes to us from Kennedy High School in Chicago, where he served as Assistant Principal for the past five years. Before that, Josh worked as a Social Studies teacher in New York City public schools. He brings expertise in differentiated education (DE), operations management, as well as immense experience with student, parent, school, and community partnerships. He’s excited to leverage this diverse skillset in the Jewish camp space, which has always been close to his heart. Josh is especially excited to be part of a pluralistic Jewish community at Capital Camps that is inclusive, engaging, and full of meaningful experiences for every camper and staff member. He’s also looking forward to experiencing the magic of Capital Camps alongside his wife, Alexa, and their three young children, Aaron, Elan, and Meirav. In his spare time, Josh enjoys playing tennis, biking, and exploring new places by foot. Josh is committed to building partnerships with parents and guiding the growth of our campers and staff. He is excited to partner with the year-round team of camp professionals including Ilana Kornblatt (Assistant Camp Director), Adina Golob (Community Care Manager), Penny Hartzman (Camp Registrar and Office Administrator), Max Nozick (Program Associate), Maddie Siegel (Communications + Marketing Associate) and Ezra Suldan (Family + Community Engagement Manager). Adina will continue to be the main point of contact for individual camper needs. Ilana will continue to be the main point of contact for individual staff needs/questions. Please join us in welcoming Josh to the Capital Camps family. We are excited for the future and are confident that under his leadership, camp will continue to be a place where children, teens and staff can grow in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment anchored in Jewish values. Warmly, Havi Goldscher, CEO Sarah Barnett, Board Chair Allen Mattison, Camp Committee Chair |