Purim Costumes: GFC Style

It’s finally one of our favorite holidays of the year: Purim.  As your religious schools’ carnivals and community parties are approaching, it’s time to pick a costume.  Want a way to stand out from all the Esthers and Mordechais? We’ve got some...
A Week of Learning for the GFC Team

A Week of Learning for the GFC Team

At GFC, we pride ourselves on planning and facilitating programs to help our community learn and grow. But in order for us to be the best that we can be for our camp, our campers and teens, and our year-round programs, we as directors also must take the time to learn...
Camp Builds Us Up

Camp Builds Us Up

This speech was given by counselor and GFC alum Sammi Donchin at our GFC Shabbat at UT Hillel. That night, Sammi was Hillel’s “Student Spotlight” and got the honor of delivering this dvar in front of the entire Texas Jewish community. In the parsha...
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. But here at Greene we...
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! Introducing our special guests for the Family Retreat...

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. Greene Family...