The Glass Is More Than Half Full!
By Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, Camp Faculty Rabbi Rabbi Kramer’s Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, CA, had over 30 congregants who lost their homes in the Tubbs wildfire. As I packed the trunk and buckled the kids in and set off for Camp Newman by the Bay, it...
I Heard God
Camp at Cal Maritime will never be the same as camp on Porter Creek Road, where I could look around and see the impact made by each and every person who came and went. Here, we don’t have the same tangible reminder of everyone who came before—and that’s okay. We still have the memories, and we have the opportunity to make our impact in a new way.
Has Camp Changed Since I Was a Camper?
Like most URJ camps, Camp Newman invites rabbis to spend up to a week with them during their different summer sessions. Guest rabbis teach, help with tefillah and electives, and generally are on hand as a rabbinic presence for the kids. So during the last week of June, armed with my tallit and a big bottle of sunscreen, I’m off to a place I never thought I’d be again.
Meet Your Camper’s Unit Heads – Session 1A
We are excited to introduce you to... your camper's unit heads! Also known as Rashim, these counselors will be your primary contacts in case you have any questions about your camper while they're at camp. If you need to reach them, please call our main camp line at...
7 Ways to Get Your Camper Ready for Summer Camp
In these final weeks before camp begins, it’s time to enjoy the last few days of school and start thinking about preparing for summer. Whether you’re a long-time camp family or this is your first experience with summer camp, we’ve got seven tips to help your camper get ready for their summer.
A Special Message from Ruben: From Strength to Strength
With full ruach (spirit), I have shouted out this question to our campers at our all-camp welcome every opening day for the past 24 years. I cannot wait to welcome our 2018 summer camp community with this same ruach and to witness the friendships, growth, spirit, love, laughter, miracles, and joy of Camp.
Staff News
In approximately 45 days, our first campers will arrive to launch our amazing Summer 2018 season. Our excitement and anticipation builds each day as we get closer to welcoming our first campers and staff. As we have done for 70 years, we are preparing for a summer full of fun, friendship, learning and growth for all of our community members.
7 Things to Look Forward to This Summer!
Home Is Where the Camp Is
To say the last five months have been a roller coaster ride is an understatement. When I joined the Camp Newman professional team in 2014, I wouldn’t have guessed that one day, I would be walking along the water at a maritime academy, plotting out where pill call should happen or where Shabbat services should take place.
How I Found My New Good Luck Charm in the Ashes
I was 13 years old, standing with my arms draped around my campmates. We had just completed a two-week Jewish backpacking trip, and were doing siyum, when our counselor, Rick, reached down and picked up a rock.