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GUCI: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
It was the summer of 2002. Vanessa Carlton and Ashanti topped the charts; Tamagotchis, Furbies, and slap bracelets were all the rage. And I was preparing for my first summer at Goldman Union Camp Institute in Zionsville, Indiana.
Shabbat is when we SING!
Every Shabbat, everyone at GUCI gathers together for the weekend. Not only to share in the relaxation and celebrating of the past week and the upcoming new week, but to share in the sound of all of our voices coming together. Each event or program that takes place during this time centers around song and community.
Welcome Matthew Modansky
Please join us in welcoming Matthew to the URJ GUCI family! Matthew joined the URJ GUCI team Monday October 2nd as its first Development Manager. Matthew will play a key role in creating, coordinating and implementing GUCI’s development program. The addition of...
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At GUCI, we take great pride in building a diverse Reform Jewish community. We encourage people to really be themselves, and to work hard to develop their “best selves.” We embrace the wide range of personalities, interests, and skills people bring to our community...
Summer 2018 Enrollment Live October 1st!
Starting October 1st- Enrollment will be live for everyone! With nearly 400 campers already enrolled, space is limited. We’ve lowered our deposit to $75/camper (down from $250). We also are offering our Early Bird discount through the end of the year ($100 for 4...
GUCI From the Eyes of an Outsider
By Rosie Needham, URJ GUCI Pool Director As someone who is not Jewish, my journey to camp was very different compared to others. Back in 2015, being driven through the gates of Goldman Union Camp, I remember feeling a little nervous, but excited for what the summer...
I Love Garin
By Lia Mossler, URJ GUCI Counselor I am a counselor for the youngest unit on camp, Garin, This means I work with campers ranging in age from seven to nine years old and comes with many challenges; homesick campers, temper-tantrums, and constant, never-ending...
How Strangers Become Cabinmates
By Max Frankel, URJ GUCI Counselor As a first year counselor, I am thrilled to begin my newest venture at GUCI where I started my original venture- in Garin, Cabin 11. I came into camp knowing one person, which seemed daunting to me as well as to my parents I’m sure....
A Thought Has Blown the Marketplace Away
By Sam Cogen, URJ GUCI Head Songleader A thought has blown the marketplace away. There is a song on the wind, and joy in the trees. Shabbat has arrived in the world. Scattering a song, in the silence of the night. And eternity utters a day. -Rabbi Abraham Joshua...