My GUCI Memories

My GUCI Memories by Stacy Walter Katz Bug juice. N’kayon. Anaf project. Mud boy. T’fillot. Announcements. Lover’s Lane. The scent of Prell shampoo. There are still certain words, phrases, sounds and smells that trigger a flood of amazing memories and bring me right...

“Where I’m From”

"Where I'm From" by Rhys Ivan As a senior in high school, I have the opportunity to take a number of elective courses in addition to my core classes. One of these classes is a Contemporary Issues class, focused on educating high school students on discrimination and...

“What do you do the rest of the year?”

"What do you do the rest of the year?" by Joe SladeSenior Assistant Director “What do you do the rest of the year?” This is a question I am frequently asked, particularly in August and September, once the camp season has drawn to a close. The truth of the...

Rituals and Traditions

Rituals and Traditions Dear Parents, As we come to the end of Kallah Bet, and the end of summer 2013 at GUCI, I can’t help but be proud of all that has been accomplished here this summer. One of the most important parts of this camp’s mission is the building of Jewish...