by mrollins | Jul 10, 2022 | From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Jul 5, 2022 | From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Jul 5, 2022 | Featured, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mrollins | Jul 4, 2022 | Featured, From the Blog, Youth & Family
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...
by mducar | Jun 29, 2022 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog
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...
by mducar | May 12, 2022 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog
Earlier in my career, I ran a few upscale fast-casual restaurants in New York City. During that time, I had a small side hustle helping a fellow restaurateur to expand his restaurant and food truck business into weddings and events. When I sent him my first pass at...
