Olim A Slideshow 2018
We were sad to say goodbye to Olim A today, but we know they will return next summer for even more fun!
Letter from Anna (June 15, 2018)
After months and months of waiting, opening day finally arrived! Our first campers of 2018 came down Morrison Road on Sunday and our amazing staff members were at the gate to welcome them home with plenty of hugs, high-fives, and hoopla galore!
A Talmidim Camper’s Take on Tevunah (Insightfulness)
During the Opening Ceremony on June 10th, campers spoke about the four Jewish values that will guide Session One of 2018: tevunah (insightfulness), shleimut (wholeness), nimratzut (passion), and sig sug (personal growth). Talmidim camper Chloe Deitelzweig’s beautiful words on tevunah resonated with the Jacobs Camp family; and we are pleased to share them with you.
Session One Opening Day 2018 Video!
We had an amazing start to the best summer ever! Check out the video from Opening Day of Session One here.
COUNTDOWN TO OPENING DAY 2018!
Can you believe Opening Day is only 2 weeks away? We could not be more excited to welcome you and your campers to HSJ on June 10th! We’re looking forward to having an incredible summer, and we’re so thrilled you’ll be here with us! Our primary goal for the first day of camp is to welcome you home to Jacobs and to help your children quickly transition into the camp routine.
Stay Connected with Jacobs Camp this Summer!
We are excited to remind you about the various ways to stay in touch with all the exciting events at camp this summer! Read on for information on how to stay connected with camp!
Preparing for Summer 2018!
Shalom from Jacobs Camp! We are counting down the days until it’s time to welcome you home. Opening day is just days away and we can’t wait! While we are busy here in Utica preparing for your children to have the summer of their lives, we know there is a lot to do on your end too. Between the packing lists and filling out forms – it is a lot to think about!
A Message from Anna: April 2018
Thanks to all of you who reached out after my last blog post during the winter. It was wonderful to hear from people I already know and to connect with lots of others I haven’t yet met – especially during the seasons when we don’t have many chances to be together in person. I appreciate the time you took to be in touch, the newsy updates you shared, and the chance to nurture our relationships, whether they’re decades old or fairly new!
L’Dor V’Dor
My daughter, Maya, age 7 ½, is an extremely social and enthusiastic child who loves pretty much everything she tries. So, this year toward the beginning of 1st grade, I decided to show her the promotional video on Jacob’s website. I was thinking in the back of my mind that I would just plant the seed of interest, since to me, she was a bit young to go this summer.
Rabbi’s Message
Jacobs Camp is growing. Our bunks are bursting at the seams. Can we imagine a climate-controlled indoor athletic facility, with appropriate equipment for basketball, gymnastics, fitness, and more? Can we envision a “real” space for STEM? These are good “problems” to have, and I am confident that Jacobs Camp leadership and all of our communities will rise to the challenge.