Summer Camp Gives All Children Roots & Wings
By Lisa Handelman, Camp Director at Capital Camps
When my children were young, I recall a friend telling me that the greatest gift I can give my kids is roots and wings. Roots are the security an individual has when they develop a strong sense of personal identity. Being connected to family, friends and a broader Jewish community grounds us. Wings are the confidence to go out into the world. Wings involve being poised, independent and resilient. Jewish camping is one way to give children both roots and wings.
Molly Harburger, a J Camps and Capital Camps camper, shared how both camps provide the grounding we want for our children. “In both camps, you explore your...