by Jacob Fijman | Feb 23, 2026 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Jacobs Camp Capital Campaign, Summer 2026
Exciting Progress at Jacobs Camp Construction is in full swing at camp, and it’s a joy to see so much progress unfolding. Cabins 1–12 are being renovated ahead of summer to strengthen the spaces that have nurtured connection and belonging for more than 50 years, and...
by pmandelman | Feb 23, 2026 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jacobs Blog, Summer, Summer 2026, Youth & Family
Some Places You Visit. Some Places Become Home. I first heard about URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp from my older brother, who visited toward the end of his camper days. Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, we went to a different Jewish summer camp, but when he came back talking...
by sbate | Feb 12, 2026 | Caring Community, Jacobs Blog, Summer 2026
Why “Pick-Up Promises” Can Undermine the Camp Experience It’s very common for parents to say before camp, “If you want to come home, we’ll pick you up.” We get it! This comes from a place of love. You want your child to know you are there for them. But in reality,...
by pmandelman | Feb 3, 2026 | Capital Campaign, Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Jacobs Camp Capital Campaign, Summer 2026
Donate for Today and the Future If you’ve visited camp lately, attended one of our Capital Campaign launch parties, or just followed along online, you’ve likely heard a lot of excitement about the future of Jacobs Camp. Our community is incredibly passionate about...
by pmandelman | Oct 10, 2025 | Fundraising, Jacobs Blog, Jacobs Camp Capital Campaign, Summer 2026
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....
