by Jacob Fijman | Jun 4, 2024 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2024
Anna Herman’s Tenth Summer at Camp: The Difference One Person Can Make URJ leadership told Anna Herman to budget for ten percent fewer campers in her first summer, 2015, than in 2014. Apparently, that kind of decline is expected in a new director’s first year....
by Jacob Fijman | May 30, 2024 | Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2024, Volunteerism
Preserving Dream Street’s Magic Camp Dream Street has been one of the most important aspects of my life since my first year as a counselor in 2017. Through the many stages of my life, Dream Street has remained a constant; it is a major source of my joy and purpose. I...
by Jacob Fijman | May 28, 2024 | Summer 2024, The Jewish World
Jacobs Camp’s Approach to Israel Shabbat Shalom, As the summer quickly approaches, I want to take a moment to address the important topic of Israel with our community. While our focus at camp is on fun, friendship, and Jewish Joy, the core of Jacobs Camp’s...
by Jacob Fijman | Feb 1, 2024 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Jacobs Camp Capital Campaign, Summer 2024
New Athletic Complex Construction Progress and Photos We are so thrilled to share the progress on our brand new athletic complex! The transformation is nothing short of incredible, and we can’t wait for our campers to enjoy this new space for gymnastics, indoor...
by Jacob Fijman | Jan 16, 2024 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2024
Culture of Generosity – Thank You! In Summer 2023, Jacobs Camp awarded $180,000 in financial assistance to our families. We saw record enrollment numbers with over 600 campers and staff, yet we were still able to maintain our commitment that financial need will...
