The Joy of Allegra’s Bat Mitzvah at SAC

Two years ago in 2019, Allegra Isaac, then 11, and her 9-year-old brother David ventured to SAC for the first time from their hometown of Oakland, CA.  They knew not a single camper at SAC prior to their arrival, and due to some homesickness challenges, things were honestly a bit rocky at the beginning.  But […]

Toilet Seat Award Tradition and Lore

Back in the late 80’s SAC Co-Directors Lea Hanan and Simon Amiel went for a camp shopping run at the Eagle Hardware on Rainier Ave (where the Lowe’s is currently).  As they were walking through the toilet seat aisle, Simon had a vision.  Why not use a toilet seat (of course, one that is new […]

Savoring the Art of Boyiko Baking at SAC!

You could tell something delicious was going on when you walked into the dining hall at SAC on Wednesday, June 30th.  That’s because Joy Maimon and her daughter Rosie Maimon (both of Seattle) were baking Cheese Boyikos with the SAC campers.  The smell of these savory parmesan cookies permeated the air.  Cabin by cabin filed […]