Best. Summer. Ever! Since our campers and staff have returned home, we’ve heard: “Camp creates an environment of safety, respect, and belonging and allows the campers to experience the balance between independence and supervision.”  “Our child said it was his ‘best...

As we wrap up our third summer as staff members, we can confidently say that it has yet again been filled with unforgettable and everlasting memories. Reflecting on our time as campers, the idea of becoming counselors once seemed almost impossible. The magic we felt,...

Picture it: It’s a Saturday night at GFC, camp is in full swing, the Texas sun is setting on the horizon with the smell of campfire filling the air. You hear the sounds of campers and staff alike enjoying Spectacular Day and there I am, in the absolute last place I...

As I sit down to write this farewell blog, waves of nostalgia and gratitude wash over me. My time as the Assistant Director at Greene Family Camp has been nothing short of transformative, shaping both my personal and professional journey in ways I could have never...

My favorite part of services has always been singing. The way many voices carry one tune makes the feeling of community more than just a feeling—our togetherness becomes perceptible, almost palpable. I also find the consistency of services soothing. I know what to...

Every Saturday night, the entire camp gathers around the campfire for havdalah (the ceremony separating Shabbat from the rest of the week) and campfire songs. It is a highlight of the week, and always ends with the singing of “Stars in the Sky.” The lyrics of the...

The only movies they had at Camp Siwanoy, a boy scout camp in Wingdale, New York, were “Bridge Over the River Kwai” and “It Came from the Black Lagoon.” Camp Siwanoy only had one indoor building that fit the boys in attendance, and the only activity to do on a rainy...

In this week’s Torah portion, Emor, God declares the Sabbath a holy day, a day of complete rest (Lev 23:3). At GFC, we like to refer to camp as the “Shabbat of the Year.” When our campers and staff enter our gates, they step into a space where they can be their best...

As the summer season approaches, our camp eagerly anticipates the arrival of international staff from all corners of the globe. We have staff arriving from Great Britain, Hungary, Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Israel, Mexico, and New Zealand. With almost 60 international...

The countdown is on... 58 days until 1st session begins! As we gear up for summer, I am excited to share with you 5 of the things I am most excited about: Our NEW Lake WATER PARK!  We have expanded our inflatable offerings to create an amazing new lake water park!...