As we sit in the quiet of our offices this week, the birds chirping in the trees and the sun peeking through the branches, it’s hard to believe that in just a few days this stillness will transform into the hum of golf carts, the rustle of unpacking duffels, and the...

We are in the final countdown… camp is around the corner! I can already see the smiles, hear the laughter, and feel the love that permeates GFC when camp is in session. Some numbers floating around my head… 55,000 – the amount we raised for Camp Giving Day, surpassing...

We’ve been going to Greene Family Camp since 1st grade, and now we’re heading into 8th—basically, we’re camp veterans at this point. Every summer is a new adventure, and through it all, we’ve stuck together like sunscreen and bug spray. This year we celebrated our...

Passover, Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most family-centered holidays in Jewish tradition. Primarily observed at home, it is a holiday focused on family, storytelling and tradition. During our seder, we tell the story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt through...

In last week's Torah portion, Vayakhel discusses the building of the Mishkan, a portable sanctuary. How fitting that we should come together for Mitzvah Weekend this very week. A small but mighty crew came together to work and begin to prepare the camp for the summer...

This week, we celebrate the holiday of Purim, a joyous and playful holiday filled with costumes, masks, and celebrations. Purim commemorates the story of Queen Esther, who saved the Jewish people from Haman’s plot to destroy them. In the story, Esther initially hides...

A few weeks ago I had the incredible opportunity to attend the OneURJ retreat, a professional development event for all URJ employees. It was a chance to connect with colleagues and deepen our commitment to shaping young Jewish lives. As I reflect on the retreat, I’m...

Being at camp in the non-summer months always fills my soul and gives me a boost to get to summertime. This past weekend, that boost came in the form of Family Camp and Teen Extravaganza. We welcomed 30 families and 37 teens to camp for a weekend of fun, meeting new...

At the end of GFC meals, after bussing our tables, but before saying birkat hamazon, we give Shout Outs. Shout Outs recognize, thank and highlight members of the camp community who go above and beyond. Now, we want to give Shout Outs to YOU for the many ways you, our...

This week, GFC’s Camp Committee met for our annual Winter Meeting. They were asked to give us specific examples of how we typically describe GFC, and I was so inspired that I want to share some of the responses with you. **Read until the end to learn about Year-Round...