by mmeador | Aug 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Best. Summer. Ever! Since our campers and staff have returned home, we’ve heard: “Camp creates an environment of safety, respect, and belonging and allows the campers to experience the balance between independence and supervision.” “Our child said it was his ‘best...
by mmeador | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we wrap up our third summer as staff members, we can confidently say that it has yet again been filled with unforgettable and everlasting memories. Reflecting on our time as campers, the idea of becoming counselors once seemed almost impossible. The magic we felt,...
by mmeador | Jul 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Picture it: It’s a Saturday night at GFC, camp is in full swing, the Texas sun is setting on the horizon with the smell of campfire filling the air. You hear the sounds of campers and staff alike enjoying Spectacular Day and there I am, in the absolute last place I...
by mmeador | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
As I sit down to write this farewell blog, waves of nostalgia and gratitude wash over me. My time as the Assistant Director at Greene Family Camp has been nothing short of transformative, shaping both my personal and professional journey in ways I could have never...
by mmeador | Jun 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
My favorite part of services has always been singing. The way many voices carry one tune makes the feeling of community more than just a feeling—our togetherness becomes perceptible, almost palpable. I also find the consistency of services soothing. I know what to...
by mmeador | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Saturday night, the entire camp gathers around the campfire for havdalah (the ceremony separating Shabbat from the rest of the week) and campfire songs. It is a highlight of the week, and always ends with the singing of “Stars in the Sky.” The lyrics of the...
