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March 22, 2019
Introducing EKC’s Revamped Outdoor Education Program, Tiyulim!
BY Brooks Weaver
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March 22, 2019
Introducing EKC’s Revamped Outdoor Education Program, Tiyulim!
BY Brooks Weaver
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February 7, 2019
“So, what makes EKC different from all these other camps?”
BY Rachael Speck
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February 7, 2019
“So, what makes EKC different from all these other camps?”
BY Rachael Speck
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September 9, 2018
An Exciting Year Ahead
BY Rachael Speck
Rosh Hashanah presents us with an opportunity to reflect on ourselves and think about what we want for the upcoming year. One of the prayers we say on Rosh Hashanah is that the entire world will come to a deep…
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September 9, 2018
An Exciting Year Ahead
BY Rachael Speck
Rosh Hashanah presents us with an opportunity to reflect on ourselves and think about what we want for the upcoming year. One of the prayers we say on Rosh Hashanah is that the entire world will come to a deep…
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August 17, 2018
The Magic of Camp Continues
BY Rachael Speck
On Tuesday, August 7, camp ended. After the buses pulled away, camp was quiet. There was an eerie, sad feeling as I looked around at empty cabins, a still lake, and a bare flagpole. I enjoy my quiet meals in…
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August 17, 2018
The Magic of Camp Continues
BY Rachael Speck
On Tuesday, August 7, camp ended. After the buses pulled away, camp was quiet. There was an eerie, sad feeling as I looked around at empty cabins, a still lake, and a bare flagpole. I enjoy my quiet meals in…
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August 5, 2018
First Experience & Final Memories
BY Rachael Speck
Do you remember the very first time you spent the night away from your parents? Away from your own house. Away from your own bed. For our First Experience campers, this week is that first time. This week is full of firsts for these…
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August 5, 2018
First Experience & Final Memories
BY Rachael Speck
Do you remember the very first time you spent the night away from your parents? Away from your own house. Away from your own bed. For our First Experience campers, this week is that first time. This week is full of firsts for these…
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August 2, 2018
Maccabi Color War!
BY Sam Bloom
It used to be just 1 day. Then it got bigger, and we added more activities, and now its two days. Two days of relays, competitions, tug of war, rock paper scissors, dodgeball, sabra “foam-en”, sham battles, dancing, captains climbing the…
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August 2, 2018
Maccabi Color War!
BY Sam Bloom
It used to be just 1 day. Then it got bigger, and we added more activities, and now its two days. Two days of relays, competitions, tug of war, rock paper scissors, dodgeball, sabra “foam-en”, sham battles, dancing, captains climbing the…
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July 29, 2018
An Exciting Week 2!
BY Sam Bloom
When I was a camper, one of the most exciting parts of coming back to camp every summer was getting to do a new activity whenever I moved up into a new unit. When I was in Kineret, I couldn’t…
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July 29, 2018
An Exciting Week 2!
BY Sam Bloom
When I was a camper, one of the most exciting parts of coming back to camp every summer was getting to do a new activity whenever I moved up into a new unit. When I was in Kineret, I couldn’t…
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July 25, 2018
Staff Camp Fire
BY Brooks Weaver
Last night at Emma Kaufmann Camp, it was another staff “meeting” night. However, we affectionately call these “events.” Because a “meeting” happens in a board room. We don’t do board rooms at camp!
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July 25, 2018
Staff Camp Fire
BY Brooks Weaver
Last night at Emma Kaufmann Camp, it was another staff “meeting” night. However, we affectionately call these “events.” Because a “meeting” happens in a board room. We don’t do board rooms at camp!
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July 22, 2018
Sharing That Flagpole Feeling
BY Phillip Gelman
Every morning I have the privilege of leading flagpole. This is not a responsibility I take lightly. The vibe of the entire camp day starts at flagpole. Therefore, I always try to make it funny, interactive and meaningful. You all…
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July 22, 2018
Sharing That Flagpole Feeling
BY Phillip Gelman
Every morning I have the privilege of leading flagpole. This is not a responsibility I take lightly. The vibe of the entire camp day starts at flagpole. Therefore, I always try to make it funny, interactive and meaningful. You all…
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July 18, 2018
Session 2 Staff Motivation
BY Sam Bloom
What a great first 3 days of Session 2! The weather has been absolutely perfect. This has made for lots of fun in lake, pools, ropes course and more. Campers started their first chugim this week, Sabra had story time…
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July 18, 2018
Session 2 Staff Motivation
BY Sam Bloom
What a great first 3 days of Session 2! The weather has been absolutely perfect. This has made for lots of fun in lake, pools, ropes course and more. Campers started their first chugim this week, Sabra had story time…
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July 15, 2018
The First Day
BY Rachael Speck
So many emotions on the first day of camp. Feelings of excitement as campers return to their home away from home and are reunited with friends. Feelings of nervousness as campers leave their parents for 3 weeks. Anxiousness as new…
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July 15, 2018
The First Day
BY Rachael Speck
So many emotions on the first day of camp. Feelings of excitement as campers return to their home away from home and are reunited with friends. Feelings of nervousness as campers leave their parents for 3 weeks. Anxiousness as new…
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July 11, 2018
The Staff Journey
BY Sam Bloom
As we wrap up Session 1, we think about the end of the camp journey for our Session 1 campers. The next 72 hours create a different kind of vibe in camp. For campers, it’s their last chance to spend…
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July 11, 2018
The Staff Journey
BY Sam Bloom
As we wrap up Session 1, we think about the end of the camp journey for our Session 1 campers. The next 72 hours create a different kind of vibe in camp. For campers, it’s their last chance to spend…
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July 8, 2018
International Staff Impact
BY Stephanie Buzza
Every summer, we have several staff members from Israel, England, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, and Ireland who travel thousands of miles to work for us as specialists and counselors. I have the privilege of interviewing and hiring these staff each…
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July 8, 2018
International Staff Impact
BY Stephanie Buzza
Every summer, we have several staff members from Israel, England, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, and Ireland who travel thousands of miles to work for us as specialists and counselors. I have the privilege of interviewing and hiring these staff each…
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July 1, 2018
A Meaningful Shabbat
BY Rachael Speck
Shavua Tov! It feels great to say that after the amazing Shabbat weekend we had here at camp. Shabbat is one of my favorite times of the week. It’s a time for us to slow down, to reflect on the…
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July 1, 2018
A Meaningful Shabbat
BY Rachael Speck
Shavua Tov! It feels great to say that after the amazing Shabbat weekend we had here at camp. Shabbat is one of my favorite times of the week. It’s a time for us to slow down, to reflect on the…
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June 27, 2018
Making An Impact
BY Sam Bloom
I am always looking for ways to make our staff realize the impact they have on their campers. We talk a lot during staff training week and throughout the summer about being role models. Perhaps the term “role models” is one we…
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June 27, 2018
Making An Impact
BY Sam Bloom
I am always looking for ways to make our staff realize the impact they have on their campers. We talk a lot during staff training week and throughout the summer about being role models. Perhaps the term “role models” is one we…
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June 24, 2018
A Glimpse Into Week 1.
BY Brooks Weaver
We spent all of staff training talking about “transferring the feeling.” That indescribable feeling we get at camp. As we wrap up our first week, I can tell you the feeling in this camp right now is exciting. Excitement over…
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June 24, 2018
A Glimpse Into Week 1.
BY Brooks Weaver
We spent all of staff training talking about “transferring the feeling.” That indescribable feeling we get at camp. As we wrap up our first week, I can tell you the feeling in this camp right now is exciting. Excitement over…
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June 20, 2018
SIT Israel Experience 2018
BY Sam Bloom
In the summer of 2009 and 2010, we welcomed our First Experience and Sabra campers to EKC, as they began to embark on their Emma Kaufmann Camp journey. They were “little-pishers” back then, as they started to create the lifelong…
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June 20, 2018
SIT Israel Experience 2018
BY Sam Bloom
In the summer of 2009 and 2010, we welcomed our First Experience and Sabra campers to EKC, as they began to embark on their Emma Kaufmann Camp journey. They were “little-pishers” back then, as they started to create the lifelong…
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June 17, 2018
First Day of Camp – We are Family!
BY Sam Bloom
Sun. Chicken Nuggets. 36. Free Swim. Old friends. New Friends. Happy staff.
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June 17, 2018
First Day of Camp – We are Family!
BY Sam Bloom
Sun. Chicken Nuggets. 36. Free Swim. Old friends. New Friends. Happy staff.
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