Community Service at Camp

Integral to our philosophy of being a 'Camp with a Conscience' is learning about the needs of our local and global communities - reaching out in a spirit of Tikun Olam (repairing the world), Shomrei Adamah (guardians of the earth) and Gemilut Chasidim (acts of loving kindness). As a camp community, we value the Jewish ideals of volunteerism and Tzedakah (charity). To this goal, each summer we participate in several local and nationwide community service projects. Pioneer campers take part in an inter-generational program with seniors living in nearby B’nai B’rith International Senior Housing facilities. Mitzvah Day is a camp-wide special day focusing on how we as individuals can join together to make a difference for others. Past activities have included participating in the National Swim-A-Thon (in partnership with Chai Lifeline), hosting a dinner dance for Senior Citizens, making stuffed animals and get well cards for a children’s Hospital and making mezzuzot to send to families in a remote Jewish village in Africa.