L’Dor V’Dor at GFC by Eli Cohn-Wein

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...

Notes from Rabbi Erin Mason – May 17

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...

From All Over the World to Bruceville by Shira Karp

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...

Notes from Rabbi Erin Mason – April 2024

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!...

Building A Sturdier Tomorrow by Beau Moore

Hi GFC friends and family, I’m Beau Moore, Greene family Camp’s Facility Manager. I live here at camp full-time year around with my wife Alysa, who is the food service manager, and our three sons Talon (17), Landyn (15), and Kameron (10). I direct the day-to-day...