by jared | Aug 10, 2015 | Summer 2015
10 years ago, I arrived at Crane Lake ready to move into Bunk 5 as a new Lower Bonim camper. I spent that summer swimming in the lake, trying the ropes course for the first time, and winning my first fight song. I spent that summer getting to know the girls who grew...
by jared | Aug 9, 2015 | Summer 2015
Nitzanim Trip day, trip day, oooh ahhh! The last two weeks have been like a roller coaster at Lake Compounce. From opening day to rib night, camp may be winding down but you would never know. Campers are running from place to place for fake outs in preparation for...
by jared | Aug 8, 2015 | Summer 2015
The NAACP is currently leading an 860-mile march from Selma, AL to Washington, D.C., calling it “America’s Journey for Justice.” Along the way, they will rally for four issues relating to racial justice, calling out: “our lives, our votes, our jobs, and our schools...
by jared | Aug 8, 2015 | Summer 2015
This Shabbat, Bonim led services. Lower Bonim led Friday evening services while Upper Bonim led Saturday morning services. The theme for Friday night was Savlanut, or patience and the theme Saturday morning was how our actions make a difference. Saturday was a very...
by jared | Aug 7, 2015 | Summer 2015
The Jewish value of this week is Savlanut – patience. Whether it’s waiting in line at the salad bar, waiting for color war to breakout, or waiting for canteen, patience is key at camp. This week, we had two counselors reflect on how patience plays a role at camp along...
