Love, romance – and respect – under the summer sky – Part four
In the final part of his summer camp selection series, Mark Mietkiewicz writes about budding romance and sexuality at camp.
Is your child right for camp? Is that camp right for your child? – Part three
In part three of his summer camp selection series, Mark Mietkiewicz addresses whether your child is right for camp, and if that particular camp is right for your child.
What makes Jewish summer camp special? – Part two
What makes Jewish summer camp special? Mark Mietkiewicz investigates in the second part of his Jewish summer camp selection series.
Choosing a summer camp – part one
In the first part in his Jewish summer camp selection series, Mark Mietkiewicz addresses how to find the right Jewish camp for your child.
Caruso Parnell: Making the case for camp
Emily Caruso Parnell writes about her experience as a summer camp parent.
Camp let kids come out of the closet
Machane Lev, Canadian Young Judaea’s inaugural Jewish overnight summer camp for LGTBQ youth, was a resounding success this past summer. Exceeding their goal of 20 campers, Machane Lev anticipates having upwards of 50 campers next summer. And, starting in October, Machane Lev will introduce a monthly education and social program.
THE SHABBAT TABLE – LET’S “CELEBR-EAT” FOOD DAY CANADA!
In this week’s edition of The Shabbat Table, Norene Gilletz gives you special Food Day Canada-themed recipes that your whole family will enjoy!
THE SHABBAT TABLE – CREATIVE SUMMER SALADS
Summertime salads are always a welcome choice when the weather is warm and we tend to gravitate towards lighter, healthier fare.
Summertime and the livin’ is not so easy for some
I hate summer. It’s not the sunshine or warm temperatures I hate – it’s bathing suits and skimpy clothing. I’m not getting any younger and year after year, I notice more sagging, jiggling, cellulite and bulging. Why would I want to show that to anyone? My worst summer festivity is our annual family weekend in a cottage with no air conditioning.
From the Archives: Summer Camp
A girl stands in front of a cabin at Camp New Moon, Muskoka, Ont., ca. 1957. Located on the Lake of Bays in Muskoka, Camp New Moon began as a family lodge before becoming a children’s camp in the 1950s. The camp was purchased by Al Goodman and Bert Fine in 1959 and is now […]
