How Did You Learn about Galil: My parents met on Workshop (Habonim Dror North America's year-long program in Israel). My Dad went to Tavor (in Michigan) and my Mom went to Moshava (in Maryland) so it was inevitable that I'd go to a Habonim camp as well!
Favorite Camp Memory:Winning a camp-wide game of knockout.
Favorite Part of the Camp Schedule: Afternoon electives.
What You're Most Excited About for Galil 2013: The mysterious Kupa (out-of-camp) trips!
Fun Fact: I once held a human brain in my hands!
Favorite Jewish Thinker: Sigmund Freud.
Favorite Elective: Make your own clothing.
Favorite Sport at Camp: Richard Simmons' Sweating to the Oldies!
Favorite Camp Song: 16 Tons.
Max Weisman, Education Director
Years at Camp: Every summer since Tzofim 2004.
How Did You Learn about Galil: I went to Saligman Jewish Middle School. When I decided I wanted to go to Overnight Camp and my mom encouraged me to choose somewhere Jewish, a lot of my friends recommended Galil. I tried it for the summer, halfway through I extended to seven weeks.
Favorite Camp Memory: I remember my first Havdallah, lying in the grass listening to music. Then we ran down to the bonfire! To this day it is my favorite part of the week and I love that I still spend it with some of those same people from 2004.
What You're Most Excited About for Galil 2013: I always like the special days. As a camper it was fun to have a different day and as a counselor it's cool to plan an entirely different, creative day for the campers.
Fun Fact: In the past 6 months, I have visited 6 countries.
Favorite Zionist: Yitzhak Rabin. I think he was a great man who did great work for Israel.
Favorite Sport: Kickball.
Favorite Elective: Rom Kol Radio. It was fun to create playlists and record funny skits.
Favorite Camp Song: Everybody Loves Saturday Night!
Fun Fact: In the past 6 months, I have visited 6 countries.
Favorite Zionist: Yitzhak Rabin. I think he was a great man who did great work for Israel.
Favorite Sport: Kickball.
Favorite Elective: Rom Kol Radio. It was fun to create playlists and record funny skits.
Favorite Camp Song: Everybody Loves Saturday Night!
Talia Gottsman, Liaison to the Associate DirectorYears at Camp: This will be my 11th summer at Galil.
How Did You Learn about Galil: My parents grew up going to a very similar camp in New York. When it was time for me to go to camp, they chose Galil because they wanted me to have a similarly meaningful and fun experience...just much closer to home!
Favorite Camp Memory: I loved the element of surprise that came along with anticipating special days and out-of-camp trips.
Favorite Elective: Chug Duct Tape.
Favorite Special Day: Revolution Evolution.
Favorite Sport: Soccer is my favorite sport at camp because everyone can play together no matter his or her skill level. When it gets very hot out we all put on sunscreen and play water soccer with sprinklers and hoses. It's one of the best ways to cool off while still having fun outside!
Favorite Part of the Day: Working time in the morning and free time outside because those are fun times for everyone to work and hang out together outdoors. Galil really feels like an amazing community with everyone outside having fun together.
What Are You Most Excited about for Galil 2013: Although everything about this summer excites me, I am most looking forward to the first day. After so much planning and hard work it is amazing to see the camp filled with kids running around, singing, and being excited for an awesome summer.
