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The 8 Gifts of Jewish Camp (That Aren’t Wrapped in Paper)
Tracy Levine
December 2024
Kids today are surrounded by stuff. Slime kits, fancy water bottles, the hottest sneakers, and the endless collection of Squishmallows. But if you’re ready to hit pause on the material madness and give your kid a gift that’ll stick with them for life, we’ve got just the thing: a summer at Jewish sleepaway camp (or day camp […]
Guest Op-Ed: Why Summer Camp Matters – And Why I Love It
Tracy Levine
February 2024
Camp myth busting and important personal reflections in this guest opinion piece by Carrie Youngs, Director of Camp Nah-Jee-Wah in the NJ Jewish News
Why the moment for Jewish Camp is NOW
Tracy Levine
December 2023
In my 14 years working in the field, never has Jewish camp felt more vital than now. Camp is that feeling of happiness of singing at the top of your lungs, walking arm-in-arm with your best friends, playing your heart out for your color war team, and so many other wonderful moments – experienced […]
Give Your Child the Gift of Jewish Camp
Tracy Levine
December 2022
“I wouldn’t be the person I am today without camp. Not only did it make me feel more connected to my Jewish identity, but it provided the space for me to be independent and grow my confidence, all while living my fondest memories and developing life-long friendships. The lake at camp is still my favorite […]
Live from Camp Kveller
Tracy Levine
August 2020
What’s on the horizon for summer 2021? How can we check out camps when they aren’t open? How do I talk about camp to my kids when we don’t know what will happen in 2021? Hear great insights from industry experts, including our own Tracy Levine, Director of One Happy Camper NJ, on this episode […]