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You have so much enthusiasm for activities and created memories throughout them all. And more than you know, so many of these cherished memories that we all share will stick with you for years to come.

Of course, we encounter arguments like the blind men did about the elephant. We come here from different places with different perspectives. And, like the men in the story, we are all on a journey of self-discovery.

They created a mashup of serious advice, camp values, and inside jokes. Amidst images of Jewish stars and stick figures holding hands, there were reminders of everlasting friendship and advice.

I have been fascinated with the various ways our Jewish camping communities grapple with this day, trying to determine how to best observe what is traditionally known as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar in our happiest of places.

It's been another fun filled week at camp. The weather has been perfect and we are excited to enjoy our last week of camp together! Carmel: Carmel had a great week! We took a trip to Dorney Park, had a Carmel campfire with S’mores, had some fantastic bunk bonding...

As we get closer to the end of our session, it’s amazing to already hear the ways in which our campers tell the stories of this summer. Punctuated by laughter and smiles, they tell stories of friendship and bonding, stories of challenge and risk, and stories of success and pride.

We are only just beginning to appreciate the meaning of these moments. As we think about our junior camp experience coming to a close, we are so grateful for our memories.

Whether it’s your first or last year at camp we have all made a journey as we come together as one with our community. That is why Sharon thinks “journeys” is a perfect theme for this Shabbat.

I love watching campers make memories that last a life time. These memories are the finished product of what camp should be and the Tikkun Middot push us to create those lasting memories.

That’s when it occurred to me that the unit of Carmel can truly be summed up as a group of extremely goofy, growth fostering, and fun staff and campers. Despite our campers being rising third and fourth graders, they have helped me grow in more ways than I can count. They have shown me what it means to be completely selfless when a camper gives their last cookie to a homesick friend because they know it will make them smile.