Celebrating Strength, Community, and the Path Ahead Dear Camp George Community, Today marks one year since the fire that destroyed our Chadar Ochel on January 2nd. It was a moment none of us will ever forget—one that shook us deeply, and also revealed the...

From Maple Lake to the Mountains: My Path in Jewish Camps and Leadership From my first summer at Camp George with my Lehavot cabin mates. I’m in the yellow hat, and my twin sister is behind me in the pink t-shirt. My name is Beth Caplan, though most people know me as...

How Camp George Shaped My Future Hi, I’m Molly Baer (Okun), and my eight transformative summers (2000–2007) as a camper at URJ Camp George didn’t just give me great memories, these summers set the entire trajectory of my life. Camp George laid the foundation for my...

How Camp George Shaped My Journey to Canada I have been in Toronto for 3 months now, with the prospect of remaining here as a permanent resident in the future. But my journey started nearly 10 years ago.  I was invited to apply for Camp George through my UK...

From Michigan to Maple Lake: How Camp George Shaped My Life For fourteen unforgettable summers, URJ Camp George has been more than a place I go each year; it’s been the heartbeat of my personal growth, my Jewish identity, and my connection to a worldwide community....

Shana Tova in the Park: A Celebration of Community and Partnership! To bring in 5786, our Reform Jewish community across the GTA came together for something truly joyful — ‘Shana Tova in the Park’. From the moment families began arriving, the afternoon was filled with...

Honouring Our Local Heroes: First Responders Appreciation Event In August we were honoured to welcome 30 incredible volunteer first responders to our First Responders Appreciation Event - a small gesture of thanks for a group of people who made an immeasurable impact...

URJ Heller High and Camp George! Way back in March, I got a very special email. Our Assistant Director, Josh Tolkin, reached out to connect me with Rabbi Orli Moss, the Director of the URJ’s Heller High program. URJ Heller High is an incredible opportunity for...

L'dor vador: A Magical Place, by Laura Wolfson My parents met when they were children, but didn't get to know one another well until they were at summer camp in the 1940s. It was right here on this property, that is now URJ Camp George, that their friendship grew into...