Oh the places you’ll go…being a staff member at J Camp!
Wendy Singer, Director, BHJCC Day Camp and Chavayah Overnight Camp Being a camp counselor is one of the most “real” jobs a young person can get. What other summer job gives you the opportunity to experience the following career fields: education, psychology, emergency care, conflict resolution, operations, food service and so much more. Camp gives […] Learn More ›
Happy Camper for Life
Did you know that I hated summer camp? Yes, it’s true! The summer was 1974 and my mom put me on the camp bus kicking and screaming. This was a daily occurrence until she made the decision to pull me from the first camp program I was enrolled in. Shocking, I know! Anyone who has […] Learn More ›
Empowering Our Kids to Stand-Up to Bullying
Here’s how to bring our camp philosophy home. It seems that every time we turn on the tv there is a story about bullying. While bullying is not a new phenomenon, the media’s coverage of tragic incidents has brought the subject front and center. It’s created an urgency to figure out how to “solve” a […] Learn More ›
Much More than Just Camp
In August, we asked our day campers to fill in the blank in this sentence: It’s not just camp. It’s __________. Not surprisingly, they had a lot to say. Using crayons and markers, they shared what camp means to them. From the reflective “my happiest place” to the silly “hot pink Play-Doh,” we saw through […] Learn More ›
J Camp ‘16 by the Numbers
When you add it all up, summer 2016 may be the best summer yet. We can’t count all of the smiles and accomplishments, but, when we break down some of the J Camp numbers, it’s hard to deny that this summer was truly outstanding. 9,350 landyards made in all colors, shapes and sizes by […] Learn More ›
Gaga: The (Un)Official Game of J Camp
Long before gaga referred to a pop singer with outrageous fashion taste, gaga had a different association at Jewish camps. Ga-ga, which means touch-touch in Hebrew, is a kinder, gentler form of dodgeball. Our campers (and staff) can’t get enough of it. Supposedly, gaga originated in Israel and made its first appearance in the United […] Learn More ›