by Abe | Oct 23, 2015 | Blog
There was a loud crash off in the distance, not unlike an unexpected bolt of angry thunder. The ground shook underneath my feet, and I tried not to look around, both afraid of what I might see and wanting to present a calm demeanor. This wasn’t the first time it had...
by Abe | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog
I visited Israel for the first time when I was thirteen. The Jewish day school I attended from kindergarten through middle school planned a two-week tour of what we were taught was our homeland—a time designated to connect to a place thousands of miles away before our...
by Josh Seamon | Jul 28, 2015 | Blog
Dani Glass comes to a new realization about the methods of Ultimate Peace. This afternoon, I ran back to my room for a quick minute. On my way in, I noticed a giant ant on the floor by the door. Normally I strive for bringing spiders and other little critters (except...
by Abe | Jul 26, 2015 | Blog
We are about half way through our concentrated camp experience. We are with our ten campers all the time – breakfast, lunch, dinner, practice, pool, activities… non-stop! We definitely started the week with some challenges. Most of our kids didn’t...
by Josh Seamon | Jul 26, 2015 | Blog
First time UP coach Carly Berlin talks about some of the beautiful moments she has witnessed at Camp Ultimate Peace 2015. At camp, the weekend is no break– teams are continuing to improve their skills through long practices in the morning sun, are bonding through...
by Josh Seamon | Jul 25, 2015 | Blog
Dani speaks of those that will never be forgotten. This morning, as my roommates and I got ready for the day, my friend Yasmeen was playing some music. It was a nice way to wake up, with us all preparing together. We were running in and out of the bathroom, the sink...
