by jshkolnick | Jul 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
a camper's perspective: kesher The best privilege Anaf gets is Kesher. It’s a three-day camping trip that everybody looks forward to. Anaf gets prepares for the trip the first week and a half of camp, learning how to do things like set up tents. Then, when Kesher...
by jshkolnick | Jul 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
My Unique Vantage Point on Camp I am lucky enough to have a unique vantage point from which to view the magic of G.U.C.I. As the parent of two campers—I hear how the magic is made for them summer after summer. From my children I learn of best friends and swimming...
by jshkolnick | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
avodah's role at camp Hello family and friends of G.U.C.I.-ites! I have the pleasure of writing to you as a member of this summer’s Avodah, which is a two-month work/study program for students entering twelfth grade. We are almost four weeks in, and it’s been a blast...
by jshkolnick | Jul 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
fourth of july at camp Fourth of July at G.U.C.I. is an exciting time for all the staff and campers. There is so much American spirit. We had special flag centerpieces on the tables at breakfast and lunch, and many of the units changed their cheers to make them...
by jshkolnick | Jul 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
yom tiyul was a blast! Hey everyone! Gezah just came back from our two-day off-camp trip, Yom Tiyul, and we all had a blast! Gezah has so much crazy energy this session, and it was no exception on this trip. We first went to Conner Prairie, a living historical museum...