Adam Griff
Content Posted by Adam Griff
June 21, 2012
Shabbat = Community
Shabbat = Community
I was asked recently why I got involved in Jewish youth work. The answer came to me almost instantly: community. There's something magical about the strong sense of community that develops at Jewish camps. And hands down, i...
June 8, 2012
Summer has begun
It’s truly hard to believe that our first session of camp is almost over, when most camps in the country have yet to begin! We got a nice jump on the summer this week as we welcomed our first ever group of 6th and 7th graders for our one week Adventure Camp. The week has flown by, with campers enjoying tubing, a hiking waterfall tour, rock climbing, and kayaking. Last night, we did an evening circle activity called “Roses, Buds, and Stems.” Each camper and staff member had the chance to share a rose (favorite moment so far), a bud (something you’re looking forward to), and a stem (a way you’ve grown this week)...
April 12, 2012
Spring Is In The Air, Why Not Go Camping?
Spring Is In The Air, Why Not Go Camping?
Spring is definitely in the air. Down here in Georgia, it already feels like summer. Trees are sprouting leaves, wildflowers are blooming, and there is plenty of sunshine to go around. The warmer air has me i...
April 12, 2012
Storytelling
Storytelling
At it's core, Passover is about story-telling. As we retold the story of our Exodus from Egypt this past weekend, I couldn't help but reflect on the story of Adamah Adventures. It's an impressive story - just a few years ago, Adamah Adve...
March 7, 2012
How Summer Camp Can Change Your Life
How Summer Camp Can Change Your Life
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2012 American Camp Association’s National Conference in Atlanta. My main responsibility was assisting with the Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA), training future...
February 20, 2012
Josh's Post-Camp Adventure
Josh’s Post-Camp Adventure
Since camp I have had a fun and fantastic filled year! Probably one of my biggest and most fun adventures was spent over Halloween. A couple of my rafting buddies and I took a 6 day whitewater rafting trip down the Colora...
January 24, 2012
2011 Staff Update
2011 Staff Update
I’m sure by now you’re all wondering what the 2011 Adamah Adventures staff have been up to since camp ended. Being that we all work for an outdoor adventure camp, many of us chose to participate in outdoor a...
December 13, 2011
Susan’s Summer Adventure
Susan’s Summer Adventure
Adam thought it would be a great idea to write a few stories on what each staff member chose to do after camp was over. As I am waiting to hear some of the stories from our staff members, I thought I would tell you what I ...
November 29, 2011
Asheville Scouting Trip
Asheville Scouting Trip
Adam and I recently travelled to North Carolina to scout a few potential hikes for our newest Peaks and Paddle Trek. What we found were several amazing hikes with vistas bound to make even the weariest teenager stare at it...
