From School Friends to Camp Friends
Jamie and Marley have known each other for a few years at school, but when Jamie, a third year camper, told Marley about Camp George, Marley knew she’d have to give it a try.
Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake – July 19, 2019
It was just a couple weeks ago that we came together to celebrate our first Shabbat of the summer. Now it’s hard to believe that this evening will mark the last Shabbat of the session. This week has been such a great week at camp. Visitor’s Day on Sunday saw hundreds...
Celebrating Inclusiveness for Everyone on Shabbat
“The Celebration of Pride Shabbat expresses our commitment to making our Camp a place where all campers can not only feel safe and welcome, but also thrive.”
Mati Kirschenbaum, our Director of Education, highlights the importance of celebrating the diversity and inclusiveness of all our campers and staff.
Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake – Friday, July 12, 2019
Shabbat Shalom. Read a message from Camp Director Jeff Rose.
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 George is...
Shavuah Tov – A Shabbat Photoblog
While we were quiet on social media yesterday, the fun did not stop at camp. From Shabbat tefillah in the morning, to running about during “Shab-bugs”, to coming together as one community for Havdallah, here are some photos from our first Shabbat together.
Shabbat Shalom From Maple Lake
The first Shabbat this summer on Maple Lake. Read a message from Camp Director Jeff Rose about all the fun we had this past week.
A Letter Home From Camp
While you wait to receive a letter from your camper, read this letter home for a glimpse of the first days of camp.
Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake
A Shabbat message from Camp Director Jeff Rose.