Welcome to my inaugural blog, Thoughts from the Bubble! After 11 summers at camp, I’ve gathered plenty of reflections on what makes this community, and the camp experience itself, such an incredible gift for our campers, families, staff, and alumni. Along the way, I’ve also picked up a lot of “kid wisdom” through my years […]

A Community Letter from Ben Portnoy, Executive Director of the Cohen Camps: Thank you for all the kind notes and encouragement you’ve sent since we shared the news of Jonathan Cohen’s upcoming retirement. My goal looking forward to enhance what makes each camp special while fortifying our shared heart and mission: creating camp communities of life-long belonging fueled by Jewish values where youth, teens, and adults grow into their best selves.

From Renée Goldberg, M.D., Chair, Cohen Camps Board of Directors: I’m writing with deep appreciation to share some big news: this fall, after 21 years of leadership, Jonathan Cohen will step down as President and CEO of the Cohen Camps. Starting October 1, Executive Director Ben Portnoy will step into the top leadership role.

Dear Tevya Families, We’ve arrived at the final newsletter of Summer 2025. The days have been long and full, yet somehow the weeks have flown by. We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to lakefront sunsets, endless laughter in the bunks, and the joy of gathering as one community for each meal in the Dining […]

Dear Tevya Families, It’s been a vibrant and memorable week at camp. After much anticipation, Color War officially began with a dramatic break at Tuesday morning’s flag raising. The next three and a half days were filled with spirited competition, including digging for the heart and finding the key. Campers participated in relay races, swim […]

Dear Tevya Families, Time at camp has a rhythm all its own. When campers first arrived at the end of June, it felt like summer stretched endlessly before us, full of possibility. Each day felt long, in the best possible way. But just like that, we’ve reached the halfway point. On Sunday, we said goodbye […]

Dear Tevya Families, Here we are, with the end of First Session in sight. Tomorrow you will get that big hug you have been waiting the past few weeks to experience. The days have flown by, filled with laughter, new friendships, and unforgettable experiences. It seems like only moments ago we were greeting campers at […]

Dear Tevya Families, Astonishing that we’re already in the final stretch of First Session with just over a week to go! In some ways, it feels like we were just welcoming your children through the gates, and yet, so much has happened in the time since. Camp has been filled with energy, laughter, and countless […]

Dear Tevya Families, It’s hard to believe we are already in our second week of camp! Our days are busy from wakeup to bedtime; there is nothing like your head hitting the pillow after a full day of activities. Your campers have been diving into everything Tevya has to offer, from trying new activities to […]

Dear Tevya Families, Welcome to the first edition of our Summer 2025 weekly newsletter! Each week, usually just in time for Shabbat, we’ll be sending updates to help you feel connected to the joy, energy, and community here at camp. We hope these glimpses into camp life help bring your camper’s letters to life (the […]