Keeping the energy into second session
Keeping the energy into second session: As we settle into the second session, camp feels quieter. This is no surprise. A full summer at camp is quite long, with only a small session break. As a staff member, it’s nice to have a day off every week, but we...
Meet The Person Behind The Camera: Austin Collins
Summer after summer, parents entrust their most precious cargo—their children—to summer camps all over the nation. The foundation that allows these summer camps to flourish is built on a vital element: trust. As parents, they place their faith in the capable hands of...
Meet Our Senior Cornerstone Fellow & Their Shiputzim
As a senior Cornerstone Fellow, I was assigned to come up with a Shiputzim (project idea) that I believe would benefit our camp. I attended the cornerstone retreat where I worked along side other selected senior fellows and Jewish educators. We all came into the trip...
The New Phone Policy: Creating a Culture To Stand The Test Of Time
The New Phone Policy: Creating a Culture To Stand The Test Of Time This summer, Camp George experienced a significant change in its technology policy that initially left both staff and campers feeling distraught. The new revision restricted the use of all cell...
All About Project Barak!
One of the greatest privileges I have as a Rabbi is the opportunity to go up to Camp George for a week each summer and be a kid again. Its something I look forward to, being out in nature, participating in the many activities and doing some teaching with the campers...
Introducing our Cornerstone Fellows 2023!
Introducing our Cornerstone Fellows 2023 Yael Haas Senior Cornerstone Fellow Drama Specialist After reflecting on the positive impact the cornerstone retreat had on me last year, I knew this was a experience I wanted to do again. This upcoming summer will be my...
Camp Connections: The Power of Lifelong Camp Friendships
Meet our Alumni - Rachel & Danielle: We met at nine years old when both of us arrived at Camp George knowing no one else our age - it was 2004 if you can believe it! We were placed in the same cabin and did not really become friends that summer. Mostly, this was...
Introducing Our Alumni Working Group!
There is something unique about the Camp George community and the relationships that are made here. Camp friendships are stronger and last a lifetime. You may live in different cities or countries, but that does not prevent you from maintaining your bonds formed at...
Impact Report 2022
Message from the Director: Dear Camp George Community, As we enter the final weeks of 2022, I want to take this time to reflect on what an incredible year it has been; this community continues to amaze us as they hold the values of 'tikkun olam' near and dear to our...