In this episode, host Rob Goodwin welcomes Jeff Blasbalg, longtime Camp Tevya alum and current member of the Cohen Camps Board. Jeff shares his journey from camper in 1985 to leading the Community Engagement Committee today. Together, they reflect on camp memories, fundraising initiatives, and the evolving challenges facing summer camps in the post-COVID era.
In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Rob Goodwin sits down with Lynn Shapiro-Eisenstein, a proud Tevya parent and alum, to explore the evolving culture of Camp Tevya across generations. From iconic Birya shirts to the changing rituals of visiting day, Lynn shares vivid stories, deep nostalgia, and her family’s enduring connection to camp life.
Key Topics & Takeaways
Lynn’s journey from camper in 1979 to CIT and counselor
The legacy of her mother, Shelly Shapiro, Tevya’s director from 1984–1993
How camper swag and social media have transformed the camp experience
Visiting day: then vs. now, and the push to revive old-school traditions
Emotional resilience and homesickness—then and now
The power of camp friendships and multi-generational bonds
