The Canteen
The Canteen is a tribute to all things Jewish sleepaway camp. Hosted by the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), this blog is written by campers, alumni, parents, and camp professionals and is a place to talk about parenting, camp fun, projects, crafts, recipes, and more – all tied back to Jewish holidays, traditions and, of course, camp!
Being Part of the Whole
I learned recently that groups of animals have the most interesting names. Some are well known, like a school of ...
October Blues
It’s only been a month and a half since my son Jonah returned from sleep-away camp and I’m already feeling ...
Camp and the “Real World”
Campers and staff often state at the end of a camp session or summer that they wish camp could last ...
It Looks the Same
The Davis Academy 8th Grade Gibush Retreat (A Summer at URJ Camp Coleman) It looks the same. (It looks different.)Two ...
Old Enough
Why does it sometimes feel almost counter-cultural to pack your kids off to camp? Maybe because we’re living in a ...
Seeking Shelter
This past Sunday I convinced my sons to join me out back to put up our Sukkah, ritual dwelling for Sukkot, arguing that ...
Recipes & Discussion for Sukkot
By now you’ve hopefully eaten a good Rosh Hashana meal, had a meaningful Yom Kippur fast, looked at your watch ...
Reflections After Our Camp Nearly Burned Down
Shanah Tova from the Ranch Camp! We wish your family a year full of happiness, health, and fulfillment.The High Holiday ...
Summer Lovin’ – Amanda & Adam
AMANDA SAGARIN & ADAM THOMASHOW When/how/where at camp did you meet? Adam and I knew each other in high school, ...
Helping Our Kids to Return Home
I can’t stop thinking about Jordana Horn’s recent post about her son who came home from camp early. I don’t ...