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I Love Serving as GFC Faculty Because…Part 1
Most times, when asked this question from parents, I share the joy of Shabbat and the sea of kids walking around camp at sunset dressed in white, or the intensive ruach (spirit) of Jewish joy at evening song sessions, but this time it was a regular week night dinner....
Shabbat Reflection
Camp has been an amazing dynamic challenge, posing strong questions but providing most answers. Greene has given me the opportunity of a lifetime to 'cross the pond' and explore new passages- learning new things and meeting new friends. As a first-year staff member...
Food for Thought
At the Jewish summer camp I grew up at in the finger lakes of western New York, the big sport was speedball, a madcap combination of soccer, basketball, and football that campers and staff alike enjoyed. I, a deeply uncoordinated indoor kid, routinely grew frustrated...
Summer is Here!
Year after year, hundreds of cars drive down Smith Lane to the gates of GFC. This year is no exception, and the familiar excitement is all around. In just two days Bruceville will be buzzing as we welcome our Session One campers. It is in this moment, the quiet before...
The Shabbat Calm
The first week of camp is always hectic and crazy, but Shabbat seems to be the one thing that calms everyone down. From the chaos and rowdiness of Opening Day, campers look forward to watching the sunset over Lake Jake during Friday evening services. Shabbat over the...
5 Ways to Communicate with Your Camper
With our campers spending time away from home for the first time in a very long time, we know that staying in touch will be more important this summer than ever. With that in mind, here are the 5 best ways to keep up with everything happening at GFC and stay in touch...
An Open Letter to My Camper on the Night Before Closing Day
Levi, Tomorrow you are coming home after 24 days at sleep away camp. To say that I’m excited to see you in an understatement. For the last 23 days I have searched through hundreds of pictures each day for your face or even your arm… I have waited patiently for letters...
A Greene Goodbye for Summer Session One
The sun disappears behind the hills, our belongings hide away safely in our luggage, and the last campfire embers turn to puffs of smoke: Summer Session 1 ends today. It's always difficult to say goodbye at the end of something so wonderful. Campers experienced...
10 Ways to Unpack After Camp
The end of the summer can bring many mixed emotions for campers. While they will be so happy to be back with their families, they will also miss their friends, counselors, and life at camp. As for parents— we know you can’t wait to hear all about your child’s amazing...
Stars in the Sky
We went away when we were very young To find the person that we would become, To find the person that was hidden somewhere inside. What we discovered there, it still holds true, The friends you make become a part of you, The friends you make will each return to...