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Why You Should Work at GFC: A Poem

Why You Should Work at GFC: A Poem

For every college student,
Each one must decide,
What to do with their summers,
They explore options far and wide.
Some wish to spend a summer at home,
Or travel all around.
Some hope to find big internships,
Or just bum around down town.

Family Retreat Guest Speakers Announced

Family Retreat Guest Speakers Announced

We are so excited that our Family Retreat is just around the corner! There are many, many reasons why we can’t wait for the retreat to be here already. And, we’re going to share one of them with you right now!

A GFC Winter Update

It is the middle of the winter, and GFC is alive with activity. Up to 850 campers and staff members are eating, sleeping, playing soccer and basketball, and watching movies. Our bunks are full and the Chadar Ochel is buzzing with conversation…in Spanish.

GFC in GIFs

GFC in GIFs

We all know that feeling…
When you’re waiting to pull through the gate on Opening Day

Our Farm by the Numbers

Our Farm by the Numbers

When thinking back on our favorite parts of the summer, we kept coming back to one thing: the farm. From horseback riding to taking care of the puppies, there’s nothing better than spending a day by the barn.

The Recent Adventures of Loui Dobin

The Recent Adventures of Loui Dobin

Lots of folks have jobs that involve lots of travel, and I consider myself to be lucky to be among that group. Occasionally in my work, I get to take a journey that involves not only travel, but a real opportunity to become a part of another community, at least for a little while.

March On Austin: Empowering the Other Eight People

March On Austin: Empowering the Other Eight People

High school makes my availability relatively difficult to come by. There’s always something going on- a performance, a game, homework, or simply the need for sleep. All of these factors have kept me from being able to fully participate in the incredible Jewish activities going on around me.