by kkollins | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
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!),...
by kkollins | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
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....
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...
