We asked YOU to share your favourite camp songs. We’ve made a playlist using those songs to listen to for when you’re missing Maple Lake and to get ready for Summer 2021! We hope this will help get through the months before camp begins. We are so excited to gather...

For the first time in 21 years, Camp George did not take place on Maple Lake. When this sad news was announced, many staff came forward to help keep our community connected and engaged this summer. They showed that our camp extends beyond Maple Lake. Nine Camp George...

Hi, my name is Lewis Shaevel and this year I was a CIT and participated in Camp George’s Virtual CIT Program! I’ve been going to camp since 2015, and since then I can remember watching that summer’s CITs helping out in my cabin, specialty areas and having a blast...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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!),...

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....