A letter from Gabby Spear & Family

Wow. What else can I say. Generations of campers, counselors and friends gathered on a rainy day in early November to step foot on the hallowed grounds of Eisner. Having not been open to visitors since COVID, it was the first time many of us were back in the bubble. Greeted by enthusiastic volunteers and some really good swag (love that water bottle), the day got off to a great, all be it rainy, start. I got to share the day with my daughter who proceeded to give ME the tour of camp, and regale me with her summer camp stories. It’ s not like I didn ’t spend 6 of my formative young adult years there! Along the way we met so many people of all generations doing the same. Some with family, others with friends. The common denominator, the joy on all their faces as they got to walk the grounds, attempt a quick round of gaga or tether ball, or see which building was open on OLIM Hill. The generations were certainly represented in the presence of friends. Many an Eisner tale could be heard in the stories being told – some about the grounds, most about their time spent here, whether it was in the 70s, 80s, 90s or more recently. My favorite was about Gertrude – fact or fiction? You ’ll just have to keep on reading to hear more of those stories and decide for yourself.

Whatever your connection, thank you for being a part of the Eisner family. Thank you Eisner for giving me a great mother / daughter day that filled the soul and gave us a little taste of Eisner to hold us until next summer. I hope you enjoy this installment of our Alumni newsletter and look out for events coming this Spring for more ways to get involved and get together!

Gabby & Molly