It’s Time to Pack for Camp!

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 easily, and hopefully bring home everything?  Here are some tips and tricks … our staff suggestions and...
It’s Time to Pack for Camp!

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 OSRUI! In particular, we know that parents love to see pictures of their kids while they are...
Music in the Air:  Hava Nashira and Shabbat Shira

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.  Hava Nashira is the premier songleading program of the Reform Movement, serving diverse populations from a variety of movements, communities,...
It’s Time to Pack for Camp!

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 two chugim each day. These periods are a chance for your camper to tailor their session to...
Don’t Forget To Pack Your Superhero Cape This Summer

Don’t Forget To Pack Your Superhero Cape This Summer

By Vanessa Ehrlich, OSRUI Segel (Faculty) Every year before my personal children went off to camp, we would have “the talk.” By that I mean, discussing proper hygiene, being kind to their bunk mates, putting sunscreen on every day and, of course, hydration! As they...
Eating Right and Staying Fit at Camp

Eating Right and Staying Fit at Camp

Maintaining the Health and Wellness of our campers and staff during the summer is of the utmost importance.  In a previous blog, we talked about forms, medication and the Health Center.  But we know that good health and wellness involve more than that, including...