Journeys That Shape a Summer
Journeys That Shape a Summer

Our journeys continue as we visit each of our camps and engage in deep, meaningful conversations about the Jewish journeys our campers and staff embark on each Ramah summer. There is so much I wish we could convey in these short updates—the blessings of quiet walks and shared meals; coaching a staff member as they practice a d’var Torah, observing camper interactions, and having campers and staff remind me of conversations we shared years ago. I feel incredibly blessed to do this work.

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NRC WebmasterLA Day Camp, Ramah Day Camp Greater Boston, Ramah Berkshires, Ramah California
In and Out of the Ramah Bubble
In and Out of the Ramah Bubble

At Ramah, we often speak about the “bubble" of camp. Every summer, for up to eight weeks, campers slip away into our beautiful campsites and take a breath from the daily pressures of their regular lives. In such an environment, we unselfconsciously explore our identities, sing and dance with abandon, and feel a sense of security and belonging so often missing elsewhere. We use this special “bubble time" to prepare for the outside world, ready to make our broader community just a little bit better. 

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NRC WebmasterNew England, Nyack, seminar
Under the Same Summer Sky
Under the Same Summer Sky

Despite the soaring temperatures—and certainly due to them—our camps marked the pre-July 4th Shabbat with plenty of water activities, extra swims, and ice cream. It is a delight to see directors, who carry so much on their shoulders, jumping into the agam (lake) and staffing ice cream trucks and water stations. Kol Ha’kavod to our remarkable tzevet (staff) members, who kept campers safe and happy while navigating this prolonged heatwave. My recent journeys have taken me to the DC and Philly day camps, Ramah Poconos, and Ramah in the Rockies.

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Blog/ReflectionsNRC WebmasterRamah Day Camp Greater DC, Poconos, Philadelphia Day Camp, Ramah in the Rockies
The Blessings of White Shirts—And New Beginnings
The Blessings of White Shirts—And New Beginnings

The blessings of white shirts not yet muddied, stained, or wrinkled; fresh haircuts; and lost-and-found bins that are not overflowing. Another summer begins. Many of our camps have welcomed their first campers, who are experiencing the joy of coming home. We feel profound gratitude as we watch our communities open their gates each summer. Our early stops have included Ramah Darom, Ramah Wisconsin, and the Chicagoland Day Camp, as well as staff week at Ramah Canada.

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Blog/ReflectionsNRC WebmasterChicago Day Camp, Darom, Canada, Wisconsin