by mrollins | Oct 10, 2019 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
As the holiday of Sukkot approaches, we wanted to take some time to reflect on the symbolism of the Sukkah, and its parallels with camp. No matter where we are in the world, we are individuals with unique personalities, interests, and backgrounds. When we are at camp,...
by mrollins | Oct 1, 2019 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Lifecycle, Youth & Family
I first came to Greene Family Camp in the late 1980s, when there was only one pool with a gigantic high dive, horseback riding for pretty much anyone, an infirmary that was basically a trailer (at least that’s how I remember it), and a tiny shack that was “Mercaz...
by mrollins | Sep 24, 2019 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Israel, Youth & Family
Greene Family Camp Family, Shalom, First, I want to wish the entire GFC family a happy and healthy New Year, Shana Tova. It has been nearly two months since Session Two ended and I returned home to Kibbutz Yahel in Israel. It was an incredible summer of fun,...
by mrollins | Sep 12, 2019 | From the Blog, Youth & Family
The High Holy Days are still a few weeks off, but our team at GFC is already planning the biggest sukkah ever constructed at Greene Family Camp! Sukkot is one of our favorite holidays, and we are getting ready to celebrate it in a big way at our upcoming Sukkot Family...
by mrollins | Sep 11, 2019 | From the Blog, Youth & Family
Sukkot Family Retreat is around the corner! We have created this coloring page for your family to color in preparation for the fun weekend. Post a picture of your final product with the hashtag #GFCSukkotFamilyRetreat to be featured on our social media! Download the...
