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Keep Goldman Weird
We live in a world where peer approval means everything— especially to adolescents. Wearing the right outfit with the right labels, getting "likes," being friends with the cool kids all matter. Or at least it's supposed to... GUCI is different, and proud to be. Last...
And if We Build this World from Love
By: Jeremy Klotz, Director One of the hallmarks of a GUCI summer experience is the Shabbat celebration. It is our ultimate expression of community. In addition to our staff and campers, Shabbat is a time when we are typically joined by many guests at camp; some...
Why I Became a Counselor
By: Ruthie Chaban, third year counselor I came to GUCI in the summer of 2004 as a Garin camper. I fell in love with the people and the place itself. After my two weeks I couldn't wait to go back year after year, and even kept in contact with my cabin-mates. Sadly my...
Farwell to Kallah Aleph 2016
By: Jeremy Klotz, Director It's hard to believe that Kallah Aleph (first session) is coming to an end this Sunday. It's equally difficult for me to believe that I've been living at camp for over six weeks now. Time is a very strange thing at camp. We do so many...
A Reflection on Camperhood
By: Sarah Naiman, second year Anaf camper Writing this is one of the most difficult tasks I have every completed during my past eight summers at GUCI. How can I possibly describe the greatest summers of my list within a few sentences? After many drafts, revisions, and...
Camp Counselors in the Real World
By: Jeremy Klotz, Director In these competitive times, we know that many families measure the value of spending a summer at GUCI in Avodah or on Staff against the potential benefits of gaining "real world" experience through an internship or other work experience....
The Stats on Staff
Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted to Know About GUCI Staff GUCI staff members take the job of guardian at litem very seriously. We do everything in our power to keep all campers safe and healthy, all while creating memories of a carefree and fun summer. Here's a...
Healthy Competition Yields Unity
Yom Sport (Day of Sport) is a full day, camp-wide color war. Yesterday, all of GUCI came together to cheer, run, dance, and celebrate their team’s Pixar character. When asking about favorite aspects of the day, why this day of competition matters, and why they love...
Including Inclusion into Camp Curriculum
GUCI serves as a “home away from home” for our campers, a role which we take seriously. The staff works hard to cultivate a warm, caring community for almost 500 children a summer. Each camper has their own strengths and challenges yet somehow we all come together to...