Foundation for Jewish Camp
Climbing a rock wall, getting up on water skis, singing around a campfire – camp is bliss. Jewish camp is all of this…with a soul. What does that mean? While campers are having a blast, they are gaining independence, learning new skills, and making best friends plus they are living Jewish values like tikkun olam (repairing the world) and experiencing the importance of community. Judaism is weaved into everyday activities providing a connection that stays with campers long after they eat their last s’more. The Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) works with over 150 nonprofit Jewish overnight camps of all denominations across North America to increase the number of campers, inspire camp leaders, and develop programs to strengthen camps. Read more about Jewish camp, FJC, & our research on the power of Jewish camp at www.JewishCamp.org
Articles by Foundation for Jewish Camp
5 Things We Are Looking Forward To In 2015
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Complete Jewish Camp Gift Guide
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Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Bonus!
9. For your youngest camper Let your little camper practice roasting marshmallows all year round with their very own plush ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 8
8. For your camper who takes full advantage of rest hour If your camper takes every opportunity to sneak in ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 7
7. For your social butterfly camper If your camper misses their bunk mates, a custom set of playing cards with ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 6
6. For your camper who comes home with even their socks tie dyed There is always one camper who tie ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 5
5. For your tech savvy camper Your tech savvy camper may go the whole camp session without their electronics, but ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 4
4. For your camper who can’t get enough s’mores Is there anything out there more camp-y than s’mores? Probably not! ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 3
3. For your camper who LOVES song session For so many campers, song session is the epitome of Jewish camp. ...
Jewish Camp Gift Guide: Day 2
2. For your camper who always masters the challenge course For the kids that loves a good challenge, nothing is ...