GUCI From the Eyes of an Outsider

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,...

I Love Garin

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,...

How Strangers Become Cabinmates

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...

A Thought Has Blown the Marketplace Away

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...

Why Camp Matters

Why Camp Matters By Shayna Warner, URJ GUCI Camper Care Specialist I’ve been trying to figure out exactly which part of camp is the most important to share in a brief blog post.  How do we sum up all that is this place?  For every one of us who has anything to do with...