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There’s something about the intensity of camp that accelerates everything. Relationships are formed in what feels like seconds – deep, real, lifelong friendships. Learning and growth happen at lightspeed – we’re constantly trying new things, taking a leap, messing up, and trying again

Back then, one of my counselors was Brian Hurowitz. During that summer he taught me and a few others how to play with the Diabolo, also called the Chinese yo-yo.

With words of encouragement from friends, counselors, and even my campers, I have been able to grow and become the person standing in front of you now. Never underestimate the power your words can have on others, because you never know who you could motivate to become a leader of the best unit in camp!

I began to realize that what these kids needed wasn’t an ‘art education’ but the freedom and support to use art as a way to express what the past 18 months had done to all their covid affected souls. They wanted to sit around a picnic table with their friends and laugh at the paintings they were doing regardless if they were the next Picasso.

For years I have said that I don’t come back to camp for camp, I come back for the people. Having arrived at camp three days before all of the campers arrived, I realized how wrong I was. It felt good to be home.

Week 2 brought the heat and rain. Despite the challenging weather, our campers enjoy Wacky Bingo, Steam Hikes and the 4th of July Carnival hosted by our fabulous CITs!

This week, the unit of Kineret led Friday night Shabbat services. The theme of their service was standing up for themselves and for others. Below are a few writings Kineret campers prepared for this theme.  By Adyn, Rafi, Wesley. Eli and Joseph This week’s Torah...

I want you to throw more pebbles into the waters of your life. At camp we have opportunities everyday to make small changes that can be significantly impactful down the line. It is up to you to want to be the person that grasps this.

The most magical thing about camp is that this joy, this confidence, these values stay with  campers when they leave. They are filled up with fun memories and newfound confidence. They remember that in the right environment you can make even the most basic experience into the most fun.