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!
Letter Writing 101
We love the stories from parents of how they find half written ‘practice letters’ hidden in their kids’ room once ...
The Top Eight Essential Camp Songs
Ah, sweet memories of starry night skies…standing in a circle of teenage peers, blanketed by the fragrant summer air, our ...
A Jewish Camp Selection Survival Guide
“Which Jewish summer camp is right for my child?”Day or overnight, traditional or specialty, religious or culturally Jewish… With so ...
The Culture of Inclusion Is a Culture of Kindness
We all have certain styles and habits, skills and abilities. In teams, social circles, family units, workplaces, etc., these differences ...
The Photo Op of a Lifetime
“I have a son with special needs. I would love to feel like there would be a place for him ...
Friendships Bud
Inclusion cultivates a warm, safe, judgment-free zone. Children, who ordinarily may not be friends, embrace each other in friendship and ...
The Gift
The day I got the email our family’s life changed. The president of our synagogue had forwarded it to me ...
My Journey Back to Jewish Summer Camp
All of the major signposts of my life are linked to my attending Jewish residential camp at Camp Ramah, in ...
A Camp Dream
Camp has been a magical time for all seven of our children. They’ve had a wide range of experiences from ...
Jumping into the Deep End
There are professions, there are jobs, and there are fields that you go into because it matches everything you value. ...