ORT Russia has partnered with J-Camp, a leading Jewish Summer camp in the Moscow region, founded and supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group. Together they opened the first ORT Robotics Lab in one of their summer camps. Throughout the duration of J-Camp, kids aged 6-10 who have chosen to work in the lab learned how to construct and program their own robots and solve basic and advanced robotics exercises, under the direction of Mikhail Dichenko … [Read more...] about ORT Russia Expands Out of the Classroom
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Changing Lives, Saving Lives
This post is a part of Foundation for Jewish Camp’s summer blog series “Because of Jewish Camp.” Each week, we will be featuring personal reflections from camp parents, staff, and alumni exemplifying the ways that Jewish camp impacted their lives. Follow along all summer long, and share how Jewish camp impacted your life! Tell us your story in the comments, on Facebook, or tweet @JewishCamp using the hashtag #JewishCamp. ***** Changing … [Read more...] about Changing Lives, Saving Lives
Due to Forest Fire, Camp Tawonga to Remain Closed
After evacuating Camp Tawonga last week due to smoke from the Ferguson Forest Fire, Camp Tawonga has announced they will not be able to return to camp this season. In an email to the camp community, Jamie Simon, Tawonga's Executive Director, wrote: "Today, I had to share the sad news with Session IV families and our 2018 summer staff that we will not be able to return to Tawonga to resume the session. Since evacuating from Camp this past … [Read more...] about Due to Forest Fire, Camp Tawonga to Remain Closed
Meet Kelly: More than Your Average Camp Counselor
This post is a part of Foundation for Jewish Camp’s summer blog series “Because of Jewish Camp.” Each week, we will be featuring personal reflections from camp parents, staff, and alumni exemplifying the ways that Jewish camp impacted their lives. Follow along all summer long, and share how Jewish camp impacted your life! Tell us your story in the comments, on Facebook, or tweet @JewishCamp using the hashtag #JewishCamp. ***** Meet Kelly: … [Read more...] about Meet Kelly: More than Your Average Camp Counselor
Yosemite Jewish Camp Evacuates Safely Upon Air Quality Advisory
Camp Tawonga - the children’s summer camp founded by the San Francisco Jewish community in 1925 - took all of its campers and staff back to the Bay Area yesterday due to smoke in the air from the Ferguson Forest Fire. While the fire itself poses no physical threat, the Tuolumne County Health Department has issued a Health Advisory to evacuate due to increased levels of smoke. Camp leaders are optimistic that they will be able to return to Camp … [Read more...] about Yosemite Jewish Camp Evacuates Safely Upon Air Quality Advisory
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