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 mrollins | Dec 22, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
The end of December is rapidly approaching. I know this because Hannukah and Thanksgiving are in the rearview mirror and “Sylvester” (the Israeli moniker for the non-High-Holiday new year) is rapidly approaching. With it comes the anniversary of my first retirement....
by mrollins | Dec 5, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
Tonight’s Hanukkah blog post was written by Mike Mason, a camp parent and our Summer 2021 Head Song Leader (and comedic relief). At Greene Family Camp it is often said, “summer at camp is the Shabbat of the year.” But wait! What if summer at camp is also the...
