A Wonderful Beginning to Kallah Aleph!

Kallah Rosh Eidah Ashley Barrett shares the excitement of opening day, and what's to come for the campers of Kallah!

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Tips for Writing Your Campers

In just a few hours the gates will open and OSRUI will kick off opening day for the summer of 2019.  The staff have done everything this past week …

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For the Love of Jeff: A Father’s Day Reflection on Mister Rogers’ Most Memorable Young Guest

On the eve of Father’s Day, Aron Hirt-Manheimer sat down with Howie and Pam Erlanger, the parents of OSRUI Alum Jeff Erlanger, to gain insights about how they raised such

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It’s Time to Pack for Camp!

The packing list has been checked, the bug spray purchased, the clothing laid out.  Now, how do you pack for camp, to make sure your child can find their things

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Smile for the Camera!

We have a communications staff working throughout the summer to take pictures, make videos, and write blogs to help share the camp experience with you while your kids are at

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Music in the Air: Hava Nashira and Shabbat Shira

The sound of voices raised in song and beautiful melodies filled the air last week, during Hava Nashira Songleading Workshop. Here are some photos to give you a taste of

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Your Guide to Chugim 2019

Sports! Art! Music! Etgar! Cooking! Sailing! These are just a few of our incredible chugim (electives) that are offered at camp this summer. Campers are able to pick one or

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Don’t Forget To Pack Your Superhero Cape This Summer

Vanessa Ehrlich, member of the OSRUI Segel (faculty), explains this summer's Middot (Jewish values) through the lens of the Avengers.

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Eating Right and Staying Fit at Camp

We have some exciting changes for Summer 2019 to help maintain the health and wellness of our campers and staff!

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