by Jess James | Jun 20, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Our first session of Olim has ended and we are so sad to see these curious, creative and compassionate campers head home! Still, we are so glad they shared a piece of their summer with us, and we can’t wait to welcome them home next year! Please enjoy our end of...
by Jess James | Jun 18, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
The end of the summer can bring many mixed emotions for campers. While they will be so happy to be back with their families, they will also miss their friends, counselors, and life at camp. As for parents— we know you can’t wait to hear all about your child’s amazing...
by Jess James | Jun 18, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
Hi! I’m a 3rd year Garin girl and I think HSJ is perfectly imperfect. It’s my second summer at Jacobs camp I am so thrilled to be back! Sometimes, things at camp are not perfect. It can be hot, and because there are so many people doing so many things, every...
by Jess James | Jun 16, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
In celebrating our 50th anniversary, Adventure department head Charlie Cox shares the impact camp has had on him during the two decades he has spent here both as a camper and staff member. Life is like a puzzle: lots of pieces that ultimately form some sort of...
by Jess James | Jun 14, 2019 | Jacobs Blog, Uncategorized
From Opening Day to Shabbat: What a Week! Shalom, ya’ll! Summer is finally here, and we were thrilled to welcome our campers home as they came through the gate on Monday! Check out this video to see a glimpse of our week together! With everyone settled in, we’ve been...