I was a long time BB Camp staffer for many years in the 70’s. I learned some basic skills there that allowed me to discover something in me that made me feel worthwhile. I was really good at being a counselor and developing relationships with other people young and old. Teamwork and loving your…Read More »
B’nai B’rith Camp’s Inaugural Session for Campers with Special Needs a Success for All By Jenn Director Knudsen, B’nai B’rith Camp B’nai B’rith Camp will be running the second summer of its program specifically designed for children with special needs. Called “Kehila,” it’s available for children with challenges like ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum, and obsessive-compulsive…Read More »
Over this past week, Melissa Bernstein, Liat Melnick, Micah Urbach, David Zimmerman, and I attended the annual American Camp Association’s Tri-state Camp Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was a jam packed three day conference, which we were each allowed to choose between about a dozen or so sessions every hour and a…Read More »
This past summer, while working as the Leadership in Action Coordinator, I had the opportunity to complete a combined internship through the Judaic Studies department at my college and BB Camp. My research, observations and discussions with Michelle culminated into an essay that explored American Jewish summer camps as a socializing agent with an emphasis…Read More »
Upon finishing up last summer at camp and moving to Portland, I moved into a house full of present and past BB Camp Staff members. We expected a degree of unforeseeable problems when living together for the first time without the tools given to us in the camp setting, but to our surprise, it…Read More »
Check out the latest photos from the construction of the new dining hall at BB Camp! You can see the entire album of photos by visiting us on our Facebook page, here: New Dining Hall Construction at BB Camp! Make sure to “Like” us to stay up-to-date on all the latest activity!
Check out the progress on the construction of the new dining hall at BB Camp! Here is an image of the completed project, slated to open Spring 2012!
This Saturday, December 3rd, we will say goodbye to our long-loved dining hall at BB Camp. The dining hall is circa the 1920′s, and it is bittersweet to say goodbye to a building that has housed so many happy memories, sweet song sessions, rowdy games, and brought countless families and friends together. With that spirit,…Read More »
Please join us for community telethon, Super Sunday on December 4 in Hoffmann Hall on the Portland State University campus – have fun while making a difference. Sign up today for a 2 hour shift – see schedule below. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • The return of the Golden Phone Award providing…Read More »
Still craving more BB Camp fun? Celebrate BB Camp every day by ordering your commemorative glasses! Pint-sized water glasses are $8 each or get four for $25. Juice glasses are also $8 or get four for $25. Contact Allison Kaufman for details at akaufman@bbcamp.org or 503-535-3514. Glasses will also be sold during ReJewvenation.
