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Opening Camp During the Pandemic: Looking Back Two Years Later
March of 2020 will be studied in history books. Of course, the lead up and the subsequent years of the …
October 2021: Spooky Season -Evening Activities, Themes, & Spirit at Camp
It’s October – pumpkin spice, changing leaves, and Halloween! Halloween is more than just dressing up, watching Hocus Pocus (or …

The Role Camps Play in Society: How we drive social change and community engagement at our camp
Wekeela for Everyone The following passage is a reflection on the power that open communication, conversations, and skilled leaders …

The Effectiveness of a ‘Bubble’ During a Pandemic: Major Sports, Your Home, and at Camp
by Matthew Caflun With the widespread transmission of the coronavirus around the world, it’s hard to imagine a really safe …
Why Camp is Important in Today’s World
We hope you and your family are safe, healthy and enjoying the end of the summer or the start of the new …
For the Love of Camp: Why We Plan to Open Camp Wekeela 2020
With camp only a month away, we are closely monitoring all available information related to coronavirus (COVID-19). Why are we …
Celebrate a Safe Spring and Keep Those Spirits Lifted
The Coronavirus shutdowns are forcing historically unprecedented changes to celebrations of Passover and Easter. Religious services, meals and rituals have been …

April Blog: Staying Connected at a Distance: The Power of Camp Friends During Social Distancing
The power of camp friendships is one of the greatest resources of positivity as the world shuts down due to …