The Power of Your Presence: Anna’s Message to Our Staff
Each & every moment of each & every day of this summer you will have the opportunity to change a life – this is the absolute truth. As a Jacobs staff member, you will have the opportunity to positively and meaningfully shape the lives of our campers – young...
52 Summers of Dreams Come True – Camp Dream Street
Monday, May 25, 2026 marked the opening day of the 52nd Summer of Camp Dream Street! 38 campers and 7 Great Expectations(GE) participants entered camp ready to have the best summer ever participating in sports, arts, cooking, swimming, and creative evening programs....
Preparing for Summer 2026
Jacobs Camp is a place for new friendships, growth opportunities, joyful Jewish moments, and so much fun! As camp draws nearer, I am sharing some ideas and tips to help you and your camper prepare: Set the Right Tone One of the best things you can do for your camper...
Wherever we go…we’re home
The Jacobs Camp spirit travels far beyond our gates. Our alumni live all around the world and are full of incredible stories. For this post, we’re thrilled to share a glimpse into the journey of Ruth and Richard Hiller. When we tell people that we live in a motorhome...
Welcome Home, Always – Thank you Tori East-Harris
I’ll never forget the first time I drove through the Jacobs Camp gate. Assistant Director Elijah greeted me with a big smile and said, “Welcome Home!! Who are you?” I’ve told that story countless times because it captures something special. Before your name is known,...
Exciting Progress at Jacobs Camp
Construction is in full swing at camp, and it’s a joy to see so much progress unfolding. Cabins 1–12 are being renovated ahead of summer to strengthen the spaces that have nurtured connection and belonging for more than 50 years, and we’re also building a new...
Some Places You Visit. Some Places Become Home.
I first heard about URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp from my older brother, who visited toward the end of his camper days. Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, we went to a different Jewish summer camp, but when he came back talking about this mysterious other Southern camp, my...
A New Kind of Leadership is Emerging at Jacobs Camp
There are moments as Camp Director when I am reminded just how extraordinary the Jacobs Camp community truly is. As we continue the Our Camp. Our Home. Our Future. Capital Campaign, this is very much one of those moments. I have been deeply inspired by the generosity...
Why “Pick-Up Promises” Can Undermine the Camp Experience
It’s very common for parents to say before camp, “If you want to come home, we’ll pick you up.” We get it! This comes from a place of love. You want your child to know you are there for them. But in reality, this promise can make camp more difficult. When kids believe...
Expanding the Light: B’nai Mitzvah Fundraisers for Jacobs Camp
"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?" — Hillel the Elder, Pirkei Avot 1:14 It can be overwhelming to look at the world today and wonder where to even begin making a difference. While we may not be...