Thursday, November 14, 2013

URJ Jacobs Camp -- New Destination for Micah!


Please note that we have a new URJ regional camp – Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS. If you are already a GUCI family, of course you will not be required to switch camps, but over the course of the next few years our youth group, MiTY, will become based out of Jacobs Camp instead of GUCI. That said, if you are new to considering sleep-away Jewish camping or are ready to explore your options, please visit the Jacobs Camp website to learn more about this amazing community: http://jacobs.urjcamps.org

We are looking forward to hosting Jacobs Camp’s Assistant Director, Gary Brandt, on Sunday, November 24 both during and after our Family Service, so that he can share important information and answer any questions you may have. Please plan to join us at 9:30 AM for the service and then remain for our special parents-only session with Gary at 10:30 AM. Current Jacobs parents Debbie McCormick and Jodi Stout will also be available to discuss their positive experiences.

Jacobs is offering a $1,000 incentive grant to any first-time Jacobs campers. Additionally, families considering a 3.5 week session may be eligible for another $1,000 discount through the OneHappyCamper grants offered here: http://www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/

The OneHappyCamper grants apply to many other camps, including the URJ’s 6 Points Sports Academy in Greensboro, NC for children entering grades 4 to 11 http://sports.urjcamps.org/index.cfm?

The Rabbis and Julie Greenberg are happy to help families navigate the exploration and application processes for whichever camp may be the best fit for your family. Regardless of where your children may attend, we are certain of the long-lasting impact that sleep-away camping has on forming and strengthening positive Jewish identities for students of all ages.

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