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Cornerstone Experience 2026

Cornerstone Experience 2026 Our senior camp staff had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Foundation for Jewish Camp Cornerstone Fellowship. This experience challenged us, inspired us, and reminded us of the true power of Jewish camping. As a supervisor,...

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Meet Our 2026 Funhallah Team!

Meet Our Funhallah 2026! Jesse: Assistant Program Director Hello! My name is Jesse Sol and I will be Camp George’s Assistant Program Director this summer. I’ve been going to George my whole life but this will be my first time in this role, and I am super excited for...

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Meet Our 2026 Hanhallah Team!

Meet Our 2026 Hanhallah Team! Jess: Programming Director Hi everyone! I’m Jess, your 2026 Program Director, and I’m so excited to return to Maple Lake for my 14th summer, and my second year in this role! Camp has always been such a special place to me, and I can’t...

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Celebrating Strength, Community, and the Path Ahead

Celebrating Strength, Community, and the Path Ahead

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...

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How Camp George Shaped My Future – Molly Baer

How Camp George Shaped My Future – Molly Baer

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...

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How Camp George Shaped My Journey to Canada By Josh D’Arcy

How Camp George Shaped My Journey to Canada By Josh D’Arcy

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...

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