CAMP MOVIES WE LOVE

At least for the Ramah Bloggerette, there are certain movies whose themes, characters and situations evoke the themes, characters and situations that we experienced (or wish we had experienced) at Camp. Here are some favorites: make sure to weigh in with your opinions and additions to the list.

We'll see you in the Mo for this Ramovie Ramah-rathon:

Indian Summer (1993)
Bloggerette's favorite, which she thinks most closely resembles the activities and personalities of Camp. The story of a camp director (Alan Arkin) who invites some of his favorite campers back for a week of Camp-style relaxation. Elizabeth McGovern's sarcastic and spunky, Bill Paxton's irreverent and incorrigible, Diane Lane is luminous, as usual, and Kevin Pollak's hilarious. (The Ramah Bloggerette wishes she had gone to camp with Kevin Pollak. And that they were married. But that's another post.)

Camp (2003)
A touching and hilarious summer at a performing arts camp. This is what Camp would look like if every day were Yom Machazeh (the day when you rehearse the play ALL DAY until that evening's performance) and every peulah (activity) was drama. Starring a cast of extremely talented unknowns. Bloggerette's favorite scene (don't worry, this doesn't spoil it): the debate over ethnic casting.

Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Counselors try not to work too hard as they provide minimal care for their charges and frolic in the heat of summer. Not that Ramah counselors would know about frolicking and shirking responsibility. Never. Celebrity counselors include Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce and Paul Rudd.

Little Darlings (1980)
Tatum O'Neal. Kristy MacNichol. Matt Dillon. Add the plot of "Losin' It" and you've got Little Darlings. Look for a blonde, extremely young Cynthia Nixon in a supporting role. And maybe someone can explain why all the campers in the same bunk seem to be different ages.

Meatballs (1979)
Bill Murray. That's all the information the Bloggerette has. Which is good, because that's all the information you need.

What are your favorites and why?

SAVE THE DATE: LABOR DAY WEEKEND

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2004

This Labor Day weekend, fun and (hopefully) sun on the shores of Lake Ellis can once again be yours; look for the Labor Day Alumni Weekend registration form, coming soon to a mailbox near you.

Whether you're single, just married, married with children or any combination of the above, there are programs at the Labor Day Weekend that will challenge you, feed you, rock you, and relax you.

If you don't receive a registration form, it could be you're not on our list. Why not get in touch with us? Email us or leave us a comment and someone will get back to you!

Want to help with programming for the weekend? Contact Danielle Kagan Stupak, and she'll let you know how you can help.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

EVENT OF INTEREST...

[Not a Camp-sponsored event.]

If you're in the NY area, you may want to check out this Friday night dinner at Makor in July. It's called "Wet Hot American Shabbat Dinner," and here's the description:

It’s camp reunion night at Makor! Relive old camp memories with old friends, new friends, and Jenny Lebowitz of the Foundation for Jewish Camping.

Pre-registration required by the Wednesday before the dinner. Vegetarian dinners optional with phone reservation. Call 212.601.1000 for details.

Click here for a complete description of the event and to register.

HAYOM YOM BLOG

As we all know, this is "Camp" for "Today is Yom Blog."

This is the first entry on a blog that the Alumni Hanhallah hopes will help to facilitate communication among Ramah alumni.

Whether you've lost touch with an old friend, have a story about how Camp has helped you get a job or find love, or just want to share a Camp memory, here's the place to do it.

Got a blog of your own? Let the Ramahniks know.

Roll with your Ramah homies here; kick it old school.

Send your memories to The Ramah Bloggerette and she'll hook you up.

Welcome to the future. Let's blog.