Opening Day in the Health Center

by Paula Kaye, Head Nurse Earlier today there were several nurses in the Mirpa’ah waiting to assist parents and campers with the intake of medication. This is one of our busiest days, as we have to document and accept medication for every unit in camp. We actually...

From Commander in the Israeli Army to Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim!

by Itai Hacham, Chalutzim Rosh Eidah I am is ecstatic to return to Oconomowoc for my 4th summer at OSRUI, this time as the Rosh Eidah of Chalutzim. I originally heard about camp while living in Chicago during the year between finishing high school and joining the...

Camp gives kids confidence

For those of us with first-hand experience of the value added from summer camp experiences, a recent study from the Foundation for Jewish Camp only reinforces what we’ve long known: Jewish summer camp not only works, but lays the groundwork for a more vibrant Jewish...