Blog

Blog

Southern & Jewish, the ISJL’s Regional Conference

Jacobs Camp is truly a home-away-from home for me. I spent sixteen amazing summers in Utica! My first summer there, I was eight years old. I didn’t miss a single summer at camp (until I went on a NFTY-Israel trip) and then returned to serve as counselor, unit head,...

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 climbing, basketball, floor hockey, and much more! This...

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 never prevent any family from sending...

Love, Joy, and Hope- How Camp Helps Bring Light in the Darkness

love, joy, and hope: how camp helps bring light in the darkness   Growing up at URJ summer camps, I had the distinct honor of having Israelis as counselors and fellow staff members. The Mishlachat, Israeli summer teams, were always so full of enthusiasm, stories...

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah! Check out these videos from Jacobs Camp Israeli staff members wishing us a cheerful holiday.RELATED POSTS

NFTY-SO Fall Conclave

Hey Jacobs Camp! I’m Ben K., the Social Action Vice President of NFTY Southern. I am happy to report that last month’s NFTY-SO Fall Conclave in New Orleans was a huge success! In conjunction with TASTY, we hosted almost 100 NFTY-SO teens from across our region....

The Mitzvah of Helping

The Mitzvah of Helping Eyal Levy is a valued veteran staff member at Jacobs Camp who served as our Solelim Unit Head in 2022 and 2023. When he left camp this summer to return home to Israel, he did not expect that he would soon be called to military reserve duty in...
Home from Camp: An Unpacking List 2023

Home from Camp: An Unpacking List 2023

Home from Camp: An Unpacking List 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...

read more
A Toddler At Camp?!

A Toddler At Camp?!

A Toddler at Camp?! I’m not sure what’s more ridiculous - bringing a newborn or a toddler to camp. While a newborn comes with its own set of challenges, a toddler comes with opinions.  My toddler son, Rafi, has quickly befriended all of the staff. To be honest, it’s...

read more