by Jacob Fijman | May 25, 2023 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023
6 WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH – SUMMER 2023 Whether your camper is joining us for their first summer at camp, or their tenth, we know how important it is to stay in touch. With that in mind, here are the 6 best ways to keep up with everything happening at HSJ and stay in...
by Jacob Fijman | May 22, 2023 | Caring Community, Summer 2023
Preparing For Summer 2023 Shalom from Jacobs Camp,As Camp Director, I can tell you first hand that when a child goes away to camp, the entire family grows from the experience. But that doesn’t make getting ready for the summer any easier! Today, I am sharing some...
by Jacob Fijman | May 17, 2023 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2023
Elijah Thompson – Assistant Director – Welcome Home! Hey y’all! My name is Elijah Thompson, and I am so excited to join the Jacobs Camp year-round team as the newest Assistant Director! I’m from Birmingham, Alabama, and I’m a recent graduate of the...
by Jacob Fijman | Apr 18, 2023 | Alumni, Caring Community, Friendships
Where Strangers Become Friends, and Friendships Last Forever Truer words have never been spoken, which was evident on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in Memphis, TN for an alumni reunion. While it was not the Utica woods, a group of former campers, staff, and even some...
by Jacob Fijman | Apr 17, 2023 | Caring Community, Education, Jacobs Blog
Dr. Becky Kennedy, May 1 – Register Now! Jacobs Camp’s desire to support your camper’s well-being extends far beyond the summer. As part of the URJ, we continue to invest in experiences to enhance family connections. On Monday, May 1st from 1-2pm, we welcome Dr....