by mrollins | Aug 6, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Shabbat, Youth & Family
We still cant believe that Summer 2021 has already come and gone. Tonight is the first Shabbat In 10 weeks that the Beit K’nesset isn’t full of campers, staff, and faculty singing our favorite camp tunes. We will miss seeing the sun set over the lake and...
by mrollins | Jul 30, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Shabbat, Youth & Family
What a blessing this summer has been. We grasped the opportunity to be together in this beautiful community after a two-year hiatus and held on tight. We were together. And it was Camp. Each day at camp, we have many opportunities to give thanks. We appreciate moments...
by mrollins | Jun 4, 2021 | From the Blog, Shabbat, Torah, World Jewry, Youth & Family
I have been around Jewish summer camp my entire life. My wife, Shannon, has not. In 2019, I brought Shannon to GFC for the first time, and this summer, I have the pleasure of bringing my daughter as well. I am so thrilled to be able to share my love of Jewish camping...
by mrollins | May 28, 2021 | From the Blog, Youth & Family
It’s incredible to think and reflect on the last 15 months. Between camp’s own year-round programs like Family Retreat or Spring Camp and rental groups, it’s very rare to find a quiet weekend on camp. But for the last 15 months, in a departure from the norm, camp has...
by mrollins | May 22, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Shabbat, Youth & Family
Something we say all of the time at GFC, is that “Camp is the Shabbat of the year.” While this statement always rings true, it holds more weight this summer than it has ever before. Shabbat is the 7th day – the day of rest. It is the day at the end...
by mrollins | May 7, 2021 | Camps & NFTY, From the Blog, Youth & Family
This past weekend, our summer leadership team gathered (virtually) for the first time to begin training for summer. Unit heads, song leaders, activity directors, camp care team, and full – time director team spent hours at virtual camp. The joy was palpable....
