September 18
At Camp Young Judaea–Texas, leadership isn’t a title — it’s a way of life. Many people assume leadership only comes from the staff, but that’s simply ...
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May 30
690 Campers and a Whole Lot of Coffee Cake: Why This Summer’s More Than Just Big Numbers
We’re entering Summer 2025 with the largest enrollment in CYJ history—690 campers! That’s more than we had in 2022 when we ran two Segels. So yes, it’...
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March 28
Bring the Sunscreen and Bug Spray (But No Phones!)
If Moses had GPS, the Exodus would’ve taken 2 weeks, not 40 years. Sometimes the scenic route is the point. At Camp Young Judaea, we’re taking the sce...
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February 27
The Great Phone-Free Family Dinner Adventure!
Hello CYJ Community, You know that moment when you’re sitting at the dinner table, and the glow of phones illuminates everyone’s face? Yeah, that’s ex...
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January 22
Hey there! I’m super excited to share something really meaningful about Jewish summer camp and Israel, based on an experience I had with my family a f...
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December 18
Why Summer Camp is the Ultimate Gift
It’s Hannukah, and gift-giving is in vogue this month. Let me share the ultimate gift - Jewish Summer Camp. Let’s face it - if school is like a peanu...
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November 26
From Bug Juice to Gratitude: How Summer Camp Accidentally Prepared Us for Thanksgiving Let’s face it—summer camp and Thanksgiving have more in common ...
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September 29
No, this is not a Pesach story, especially with Rosh Hashana around the corner. What has changed in camp in the past 25 years or so? So much. At camp,...
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