Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake!

Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake!

Hello from Maple Lake! We have had an action- packed week full of amazing programming. After a meaningful pride Shabbat last weekend, our community seemed even closer as we began another new and exciting week at camp. This week, we had a fantastic time participating...
The Jewish in Making Pickles

The Jewish in Making Pickles

By Steve Greenwood, Director of Development When it comes to pickles, there are many connections to our culture from historical through biblical references. Last session, through a partnership with Foundation for Jewish Camp, we had the privilege of welcoming Avram...
A Friendship to Last a Lifetime

A Friendship to Last a Lifetime

Camp George has fostered some wonderful friendships over these past 20 years. We decided to sit down with three best friends from first session: Emma, Jamie, and Emily! When did you all meet? We met last year at Camp George! We’ve now been friends for a full year. How...
Why I Love Working for Twenty-Somethings

Why I Love Working for Twenty-Somethings

By Rabbi Debra Stahlberg Dressler, Temple Israel of London (Ontario) I own a very comfortable bed. Like, really, really comfortable. Not too firm, not too soft, AND it’s adjustable. I want for nothing when I am at home in the air-conditioned comforts of my London,...
Peter Pan: A Flying Success

Peter Pan: A Flying Success

By Jenni Saslove and Aron Katz, Camp George Theatre Critics At the end of First Session, a group of Kochavim and Barak campers performed the camp play: Peter Pan. The reviews are in, and it’s clear that this show was a great success! Hannah in B6 who played Wendy...
Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake!

Shabbat Shalom from Maple Lake!

Dear Camp George families, Greetings from Second Session! We’re just over 24 hours into camp and already, it’s amazing to see how quickly our new community has come together with ruach and friendship. Today was a great first full day of camp, complete with activity...