How Camper, Tal Varol ended up at SAC
When you Google the words “Seattle, Sephardic, and Camp” guess what shows up in the browser? That’s right! But that’s no surprise considering Sephardic Adventure Camp is not just the only Sephardic overnight camp in Seattle, but the only one in the nation! In any case, this is exactly the same search Hayim Vitaly Varol […]
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 […]
SAC by the Numbers!
The lead-up to SAC 2021 was long-awaited and met with much uncertainty after our 2020 season was canceled due to Covid. Like the rest of the world, our families and staff had to contend with a host of unknowns! Now that we are on the ground in Cle Elum, WA, and SAC 2021 is successfully […]
