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.
Married with Kids: My kids did WHAT at summer camp?
“I’m more cautious now, more wary of the foolishness of 15-year-olds and more determined than ever to teach them the value of good decision-making in the short time we have left before they leave home to start independent journeys of their own.”
Israelis kids affected by terror enjoy life at a Canadian summer camp
For the 13th consecutive summer, Camp Timberlane in Haliburton, Ont., hosted Israeli campers who are part of the One Family Fund, an organization that provides services for Israelis who have lost family members to terror attacks, or were affected by terror in other ways.
From the Archives: Summer camp
Campers, staff and Seabiscuit (horse) return from a hike to Sparrow Lake, Balfour Manor Camp, Morrison Lake, Ont, Aug. 1941. Irene Granovsky, founded Balfour Manor Camp on Morrison Lake in the Muskoka Region in 1935. Having previous experience running a day camp on Lake Simcoe, she set out with her husband Ted to create an […]
Interfaith camp teaches kids about other religions
The Peel Interfaith Peace Camp teaches kids about the traditions, cultures and beliefs that Jews, Muslims and Christians have in common.
When the kids are away, will the parents play?
With children off to camp, do parents change the way they practise Judaism?
From Yoni’s Desk: Adults can’t control every aspect of summer camp
CJN editor Yoni Goldstein comments on the shift in Jewish summer camps’ positions on Israel and Gaza.
