by kkollins | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by kkollins | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by kkollins | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by kkollins | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
It has been almost three weeks since we gathered in our virtual space for our Opening Day Ceremony. Since then we have had so much fun together in our Beyond Maple Lake programs. We have competed in Kahoot trivia, crafted, debated, explored Israel, sang and danced! It...
by kkollins | Jun 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Opening Day!! There is no question that today might be the most unique Opening Day we have had since our inaugural summer in 1999. Still, we have no doubt that like every other Opening Day this one will be complete with excitement and a few nerves. We may...
by kkollins | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
In June, we celebrate Pride month! We have celebrated Pride the last several years at Camp and we are continuing this tradition this summer. Pride is an opportunity for us to speak out against discrimination, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and create a more inclusive...
