by Jess James | Feb 6, 2019 | Off Season 2019, Summer 2018
By: Summer 2018 camper, Erika Asher Yatzar is a prayer thanking God for creating us in his image. During services we sing: “I’m perfect the way I am and a little broken too.” I love this line because even though there are parts of us we might not...
by jared | Dec 19, 2018 | Off Season 2018, Summer 2018
We are so lucky to have such incredible counselors and specialists here at Camp George! From creating awesome programs to being someone to lean on, these staff members are integral to our campers’ experiences. Here’s what the second session campers of N2...
by jared | Dec 18, 2018 | Off Season 2018, Summer 2018
As the summer came to an end, we thought we’d talk to some campers to see what one of their favourite experiences was from this summer! Here is what Rebecca and Halle in L4 had to say: Halle: “Our favourite experience was the island adventure. It was SO fun! I...
by jared | Dec 12, 2018 | Leadership, Off Season 2018, Summer 2018
By: Summer 2018 C.I.T. Noah My name is Noah. I have been coming to URJ Camp George for seven consecutive years. I first came to camp as a Lehavot camper, which is the second youngest unit at camp. Over the years, I have moved up through the units, through Kochavim,...
by jared | Dec 10, 2018 | Off Season 2018, Summer 2018
By Cantor Katie Oringel, Temple Sinai, Toronto, ON Let’s be honest! I was a rare breed of child who went back to URJ Camp Coleman year after year excited for t’fillah (prayer services). While my peers looked forward to sports and swimming, crafts and drama, communal...
by Jess James | Dec 5, 2018 | Off Season 2018, Summer 2018
Each season, two of our summer staff are honoured with the prestigious Sam Award. This award, which was named in honour of past benefactor and committee chair Sam Reisman, was first given in 2007. It is presented to two Camp George staff members who best exemplify the...