Letter from Anna (July 20, 2018)
Wow…I can hardly believe how fast another super busy week of the best summer ever has flown by! It was a fantastic string of days and everyone had a ton of fun. More than that, we recognized how special our community is and took time to appreciate that after waiting nearly the whole year, we were finally all here together in this sacred place that means so much to all of us.
Olim B Slideshow 2018!
We can't believe 10 days flew by so quickly! We have had an amazing time with Olim B and you can watch all of the highlights in this video.
Letter from Anna (July 13, 2018)
After all the anticipation and waiting, we were thrilled to open the gates on Sunday, so our amazing staff could whoop it up to welcome home a record 226 campers with hugs and high fives, showing everyone just how excited we are to have them back! I am over the moon to be together with our campers again because I know what an incredible summer is in store for them.
Surrounded by Torah at Jacobs Camp
At Henry S. Jacobs Camp, campers are surrounded by Torah. Whether in the form of story, prayer, or actions, Torah is in the air and on our tongues. This is part of the Jacobs Magic I am proud to witness and facilitate as a visiting Educator (and parent of two campers.)
Opening Day Session Two 2018 Video!
Opening Day is always a whirlwind, and we make sure to get in the swing of camp right away. Check out this video to see just how much happens on Opening Day! We are already having the best summer ever!!
Opening Day of Session Two is Almost Here!
We are so excited for Session Two to begin!! Check out this video for a teaser of what's to come this session!
Session One 2018 Slideshow!
We have had a magical session here at Jacobs Camp! Check out this slideshow to see highlights from our summer!
Why This Jewish Professional Keeps Coming Back to Jacobs Camp
Jacobs Camp, the Jewish place at a southern pace. If that pace is staying active from morning to night, then the description fits perfectly! Ever since its founding in 1970, the children of my wonderful temple, Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria, Louisiana...
Letter from Anna (June 29, 2018)
I can hardly believe another week has come and gone at camp! The time is flying, but everyone – campers, counselors, and staff – is having the best summer ever! Fun, adventure, and terrific camp activities fill the days; talent shows, bonfires for s’mores, and bunk nights fill the evenings.
The Magic of Jacobs Camp: From the perspective of a first time staff member
I arrived at camp during the morning on May 31, 2018. That first day was a blur, but I remember the end of it vividly.
I was working in the office until around 10:30pm. As I walked outside, I heard the familiar and comforting “amein” of the shehecheyanu. I turned to my right and saw Mason Greenberg and Charlie Cox in colorful adirondack chairs on the porch, strumming guitars, and practicing the shehecheyanu – the Jewish prayer that celebrates something happening for the first time.