Continuing on in our ‘Getting to Know You’ series, this week we learn a little more about Senior Assistant Camp Director Stefani Rozen. Get to know Stefani! Age when attended camp for the first time: 8 years old Name of Camps attended (other than greene): Corpus Christi JCC day camp, John Newcombe Tennis Camp, and [...]
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GFC, Israel, and YOU!
By Emily Andes Every summer close to 40 Israelis bring their smiles, skills, and culture to GFC. They come to see the US, gain new experiences, and educate campers about what life in modern day Israel is really all about. As valuable as having this large Israeli delegation is, nothing can replace the amazing [...]
Getting to Know You: Scott Braswell
This year we’re taking the time to sit down with each director and learn a little more about each of them. Today, meet Assistant Director Scott Braswell!
Camp for all Ages
A successful summer wouldn’t be possible without the amazing GFC staff. Every summer more than 150 people from diverse backgrounds travel from near and far to spend the summer at Greene. While of course our first priority is caring for campers and ensuring they have a great summer, there are so many benefits to being [...]
A few of our favorite things
Continuing on with our ’11 Favorite GFC Memories, tonight’s entry comes from Melachim Assistant Unit Head Asaf Lubin. Asaf, a 3rd year staff member hailing from Rishon Lezion, Israel, brings an interesting perspective and some great stories to the blog. Enjoy! 1. Toby the Eco-Bear- It was my second summer as a staff member at [...]
Homecoming
Over the years I’ve had several campers tell me they’ve never felt more at home than at camp. I always laughed at what I assumed was youthful exaggeration, but then I realized that every time I turn on to Smith Lane, the butterfiles start. It’s a small feeling, just a little flutter, but it is [...]
Tricks of the trade
The Foundation for Jewish Camping recognizes what an asset experience and enthusiasm are to the overall success of a summer and honors 3rd year counselors through their Cornerstone Fellowship.
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