Reaching New Heights

Reaching New Heights By Tony Satryan,  Senior Counselor and Midgal Man The Migdal, GUCI’s 65-foot climbing tower, is one of the most looked forward to events that each cabin experiences over the course of a session. Campers get excited about climbing the Migdal...

Time Traveling

Time Traveling By Shayna Warner, Camper Care Coordinator I was almost 13 years old when the blockbuster film, “Back to the Future” opened in July of 1985. Like so many at the time, we couldn’t even fathom life 30 years down the line. Part of the mystique for me at the...

Camp As A Journey

Camp As A Journey By Rabbi Melinda Mersack, Faculty “These are the journeys of the children of Israel, the Jewish people, as they left slavery in Egypt.”  This is what we just read from the Torah (Numbers 33).  And, yet, what comes next, really aren’t “journeys”, but...

The Ultimate Care Package

The Ultimate Care Package By Gabi Schneider, Director of Communications A little love from home never hurt! Campers always wait eagerly during lunch to receive a package slip to pick up a surprise after the meal. I’ve had parents ask me “what do kids like to get in a...

Cool vs. Excellent Counselor

Cool vs. Excellent Counselor By Dan Nichols Each year we have the pleasure of having Dan Nichols spend time with and perform for our camp. He attends programs, works with songleaders and helps duing staff orientation. A few summers ago, Dan worked with staff about...