L’dor vador: A Magical Place, by Laura Wolfson
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...
Shavua Sababa: Bringing the Awesome to Week 6 at Camp George
Shavua Sababa: Bringing the Awesome to Week 6 at Camp George By Week 6 of camp, you’d think we’ve seen it all—until Shavua Sababa rolls in and turns everything up a notch. At URJ Camp George, this special themed week lives up to its name: sababa (Hebrew for...
Stitching Sacred Stories: My Week at Camp George and the Making of a Torah Mantle by Lisa Isen Baumal, Principal of Youth Education and Family Engagement, Holy Blossom Temple
Stitching Sacred Stories: My Week at Camp George and the Making of a Torah Mantle This past week was the infamous ‘week 2 faculty’ at Camp George. I switch into camp mode the minute I drive through the gates. I love being surrounded by the energy and spirit of camp...
Empowering Our Youth: Holy Blossom’s Connection to Camp George
Empowering Our Youth: Holy Blossom’s Connection to Camp George At Holy Blossom, we are so proud that we send approximately 40 of our congregants up to Maple Lake each summer as campers, as staffers, and as faculty. For us as faculty, it’s one of our best weeks of the...
Julia Guest is returning to Camp George as our new Recovery and Operations Manager
We’re delighted to announce that Julia Guest is returning to Camp George as our new Recovery and Operations Manager on Monday, February 3rd. Julia, a former Assistant Director, brings a wealth of experience in recovery operations and camp management. Her leadership...
Reflections on the Impact of the Chadar – Hannah (Iwrey) Hoffman & Melissa Michaels
Reflections on the Impact of the Chadar - Hannah (Iwrey) Hoffman & Melissa Michaels Reflecting on our 12 and 13 years on Maple Lake, we can honestly say there was truly nothing better than stepping out onto the Chadar porch during a sunset over Maple Lake. It’s...
From Camper to Dean of Jewish Living: My Journey Back to Camp George
From Camper to Dean of Jewish Living: My Journey Back to Camp George Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Byrne-Wolfson and I’m so excited to share with you my new role as Dean of Jewish Living at URJ Camp George for Summer 2025! For you returning families out there, you...
Shabbat Message from Camp George – Jan. 3, 2025
Shabbat Message from Camp George - Jan. 3, 2025 Dear Camp George Community, As we welcome this week’s Shabbat, our hearts are heavy with the news of the loss of our beloved Chadar Ohel at Camp George which was destroyed in a fire last night. In times of difficulty, we...
Building Bonds at Camp George: Rabbi Wise’s Reflection
Building Bonds at Camp George: Rabbi Wise's Reflection I have been involved with Camp George since 2007 when I first started as the Rabbi at Shaarei-Beth El in Oakville. Of course, I had heard about Camp George from other friends and colleagues, all raving about this...