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Hi, my name is Eli Sol and this summer I was a CIT at Camp George. I’ve had an ideal 8-year camper experience, and I’ve had the pleasure of learning and looking up to countless staff members over the years. For those of you who have been to camp, you know that camp...

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CIT Blog

CIT Blog

Hello! My name is Erika Rakowsky and I had the privilege of taking part of the CIT program this summer. I guess you could say that I’m a dedicated camper because I’ve done the math and I’ve spent approximately 8 years, 15 sessions, or 735 days, give or take, at camp....

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Physically Distant, Emotionally Close

Physically Distant, Emotionally Close

I sat down on a log around the campfire at the point of Camp George. I listened to North American folk songs and classic Hebrew chants. Surrounded by the whole camp community – from young mini menchers to faculty, we sang together and spoke of kindness and community....

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The Power of Having Camp On Your Resume

The Power of Having Camp On Your Resume

Hi Everyone, Mel Wasser and Erin Dessau here, writing this blog together with the power of technology.  Between the two of us we have spent over 29 (12 + 17) summers up at Maple Lake. From the youngest of campers to Unit Heads, we have each lived a full lifecycle of a...

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Final Reflections on Summer 2020

Final Reflections on Summer 2020

Almost two months ago, when we celebrated Camp George’s ‘virtual’ Opening Day for Summer 2020, we challenged you to ‘think camp’. We didn’t think this would be an easy task. We knew that you were grieving the loss of your summer home (or first time summer home!),...

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Camp Council News: Yashar Koach Susie, Mark, and Aly!

Camp Council News: Yashar Koach Susie, Mark, and Aly!

Camp Council News: Yasher Koach Susie, Mark, and Aly!  The Camp George Camp Council is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers, from camp parents to camp veterans. They provide thoughtful leadership and guidance to our camp, and we are grateful for their support....

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Spotlighting Changemakers: Eve Tackles Mental Health

Spotlighting Changemakers: Eve Tackles Mental Health

Meet Eve Haras, one of Camp George’s incredible changemakers. Eve is a 3rd year counselor, having spent the last decade calling Camp George her home. Though she had hoped to be up at camp this summer, Eve is using her time to make camp an even more supportive place...

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Meet Flat George

Meet Flat George

We are excited to introduce the newest member of our Camp George family, “Flat George.”  For those of you who are familiar with the children’s book, Flat Stanley, “Flat George” is the same idea with a camp twist! Flat George is looking to go on summer adventures with...

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It is time for Tikkun Olam, just not the kind you think.

It is time for Tikkun Olam, just not the kind you think.

Ryan Leszner, Camper, CIT, Staff 2002-2012 The phrase "Tikkun Olam", translated as repairing the world, is a common phrase amongst liberal Jews that enforces our commitment to social justice. We use it as a mantra to justify the good things we do in the world, whether...

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