by Jacob Fijman | Feb 8, 2022 | Friendships, Summer 2022
New Family Buddy Program Living Our Values: Welcome Home Hospitality We are excited to announce the launch our new Jacobs Camp New Family Buddy Program! This summer Jacobs Camp has 63 new families, and we need YOUR help to welcome them to the Jacobs Camp community....
by Jacob Fijman | Jan 18, 2022 | Friendships, Summer 2021
Jacobs Camp is My Home I have always thought about a certain question for the past year or so. Why do I want to go back to camp? And the answer is Jacobs is my home! When I think about it, it always can guarantee a smile because I can recall so many happy memories....
by Jacob Fijman | Dec 27, 2021 | Friendships, Summer 2021
Those who have worked on staff at Jacobs Camp know that the Jacobs Magic continues even as you graduate from a camper to becoming a “magic maker”. During the summer, our amazing staff members make a lasting impact on the lives of our campers while...
by Jacob Fijman | Nov 17, 2021 | Friendships, Summer, Summer 2021
One of my favorite things to do is to document my experiences through my journal. I welcome you to experience my summer of a lifetime as a Solelim participant through the lens of my journal entries from the summer. Enjoy! Sunday, June 13th: Driving up Morrison Road, I...
by Jacob Fijman | Nov 11, 2021 | Alumni, Friendships, Fundraising, Summer 2022
“J-A-C-O-B-S, Jacobs is our name. Hey!” Show your camp spirit by purchasing a re-booted vintage HSJ t-shirt. Were you at camp when it was the Henry S. Jacobs Camp Institute? Do you know where your 80s-90s Staff t-shirt is? Have you always wanted that HSJ...
by Jacob Fijman | May 28, 2021 | Caring Community, Friendships, Summer
Shalom from Jacobs Camp, As Camp Director, I can tell you first hand that when a child goes away to camp, the entire family grows from the experience. But that doesn’t make getting ready for the summer any easier! Like everything else, preparing for camp feels a...
