by mrollins | Dec 17, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 8 | Gadd Family’s Miracle of Camp The first time our daughter, Evyn, went to GFC, our twins joined her for the last ten days of their Bonim session. They all had a blast, but Evyn came home and cried for a full two weeks. She loved camp so much...
by mrollins | Dec 16, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 7 | Carly’s Miracle of Camp My strong Jewish identity was forged through 20 years of being on staff and faculty. As an education director and a mom of Camp Kattan age kids, I’m always trying to help kids find connections to their Jewish...
by mrollins | Dec 15, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 6 | Kate’s Miracle of Camp One of my favorite miracles of camp is friends you only get to see at camp. Some of the friends you make may live in another state, or another city or town that is hours away from where you live. I have a friend...
by mrollins | Dec 14, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 5 | Scott Family’s Miracle Of Camp Chanukah is a minor festival on the Jewish calendar. While its theme of survival is far from insignificant, over the centuries we’ve creatively adapted ways to emphasize this festival as a true bright spot...
by mrollins | Dec 13, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 4 | Scott’s Miracle of Camp When I was 12 years old, the Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu El in Houston Sisterhood made the smart decision to give me a scholarship to attend URJ Greene Family Camp. Four years in NFTY, 17 summers on staff and...
by mrollins | Dec 12, 2020 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Hanukkah Night 3 | Ariel’s Miracle of Camp For me, the miracle of camp is being able to become the person I want, and at the same time to not be afraid to fall. Camp gives the opportunity to explore yourself, to try new things and step out of your comfort zone...
