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Calling All Jacobs Camp Alumni

We are updating the Jacobs Camp alumni database and we need your help! The connection among our community of alumni is a huge part of what makes our camp so special. If you were ever a Jacobs camper or staff member, we’d love to connect with you. Please fill out...

Blueprints to Belonging: Investing in the Future of the Jacobs Camp Experience

Whether Jacobs Camp is a cherished memory, a beloved experience for your children, or an investment in the future of the Jewish faith, you know camper cabins are more than just buildings. For over 30 years they've been the home for countless memories - late-night...

From Camp Counselor to Political Creative

How much has Jacobs meant to me? The truth is it’s impossible to overstate. Not only do I owe camp for the closest friends I still have to this day, but it’s at camp that I developed the self-confidence I needed to thrive and through a weird twist of fate the creative...

Investing in the Future I Once Needed

I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and thanks to someone else’s generous scholarship donation, I was able to attend Henry S. Jacobs Camp. Even as a kid, I knew what a gift that was. Camp shaped my life. It gave me lifelong friendships, confidence, life skills, and even...

Session 2 Slideshow – Summer 2025

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From the Other Side of the Lens: What Brings Us Back to Jacobs Camp

There’s something about Jacobs Camp that’s impossible to define — we call it Jacobs magic. It looks different for everyone, yet somehow, it unites us all. For me, that magic revealed itself in quiet moments — like watching the ducklings I saw on day one grow a little...

The End is Near : Time at Camp is Valuable

When looking into the future, it can be a scary place—but there’s a good side to it: you can’t predict what will actually happen. At camp, you move up in units from Olim to Chalutzim. I’ll be honest—I don’t even know what I was thinking about back in Olim. Maybe food?...

Week 3 Wonders: Maccabiah Magic & Shabbat Joy at Jacobs Camp

Shabbat Shalom from Jacobs Camp! We’ve had another incredible week here at camp! The summer is flying by, and we are having so much fun! You can see what we’ve been up to in our Week 3 in Review video. We’ve just wrapped up an amazing Maccabiah, our all-camp color...

Week 3 in Review Video – Session 2 – Summer 2025

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Processing the tragedy at Camp Mystic

Jul 7, 2025 | Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

Dear Jacobs Camp Community, As a close-knit camp community, it is devastating to witness the unimaginable loss at Camp Mystic in Texas. Our hearts and prayers are with the Camp Mystic community, and we are sending our love and strength. May the memories of each and...

Session 2 – Summer 2025 – Opening Day

Jul 7, 2025 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

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Richard “Dick” Orgel Bayit Dedication

Jul 1, 2025 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Jacobs Camp Capital Campaign

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Full Circle with Chalutzim: From Camper to Unit Head

Jul 1, 2025 | Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

In 2018, I arrived five days late to Chalutzim. As my mom drove away, nervousness bubbled up inside me: I didn’t know everyone, I was arriving late, and I had never been to camp during first session. As I rounded the hill and approached my cabin, three girls ran out...

Shabbat Shalom after Maccabiah Madness : Week 3 in Review

Jun 27, 2025 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

Shabbat Shalom from Jacobs Camp! We’ve had another incredible week here at camp! The summer is flying by, and we are having so much fun! You can see what we’ve been up to in our Week 3 in Review Video. We’ve just wrapped up a thrilling and fun Maccabiah, or all-camp...

Week 3 in Review – Summer 2025

Jun 27, 2025 | Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025, Youth & Family

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“Safe, Seen & Beloved: What ‘Welcome Home’ Means at Jacobs Camp”

Jun 25, 2025 | Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

Since returning home from my sacred pilgrimage to Utica, to visit Jacobs Camp, one refrain continues to echo within me: "Welcome Home"! It may seem like a simple phrase, two words that could be used anywhere, but this year, I feel that it resonates stronger than ever....

Messy Night Magic: Olivia’s Top Highlights from a Camp Favorite

Jun 22, 2025 | Friendships, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

As we say goodbye to our amazing Olim campers this morning, we love reflecting on all the unforgettable memories made during this session—especially the ones that left us covered in paint, soap, and smiles. One of our returning Olim campers, Olivia P., lit up when...

Time Really Does Fly : Week Two at Jacobs Camp

Jun 20, 2025 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2025

Shabbat Shalom from Jacobs Camp! We’ve had another amazing week together! The session is flying by, and we are having a blast! You can see what we’ve been up to in our Week 2 in Review video. Now we are preparing for a delicious family-style Shabbat dinner of BBQ...

Week 2 in Review – Summer 2025