Celebrating Inclusiveness for Everyone on Shabbat
By Mati Kirschenbaum, Director of Education This past Shabbat, we celebrated this session’s annual Pride Shabbat at Camp George. We began marking Pride Shabbat two years ago and its celebration has already turned into one of our traditions. The Celebration of...
Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake – Friday, July 12, 2019
Can you believe that we are almost two weeks into first session? Time flies when you’re having fun! The weather this week has been great with sunny skies and the perfect temperature to be outside in and around Maple Lake. From our camp-wide dance on Sunday, to...
The Swim Test: Preparing campers for fun in the water
By Alex Wasser, Head of Waterfront It’s the first day of camp. You’re excited, you see your friends, you pull up to the Camp George sign, and almost immediately you are welcomed by the shores of Maple Lake. Unique to the Canadian URJ camping experience, Camp...