Return to SAC for Generations

Tanya and Jacob Owen’s connection to Sephardic Adventure Camp is rooted in family tradition. Jacob, his father and grandfather were all SAC camp directors, and the legacy has carried on through each generation.

Their family journey with SAC formally began when their oldest son, then nine, joined the camp. At the time, the Owens were living in Los Angeles, and Tanya, who had never attended sleepaway camp herself, was understandably nervous about sending her young son 1000 miles away to Seattle for three weeks.

But Jacob, a proud Seattle native, was thrilled—SAC had played an important role in his own childhood, and he was eager for his son to experience the same. Knowing their son would be welcomed by relatives and family friends helped make the distance feel shorter, and off he went, pre-stamped envelopes in hand.

That summer, Tanya received just one letter—a short note saying he was having an amazing time. He came home glowing, already counting down the days until his return.

Six years later, the Owens now live in Seattle, and all four of their children have become part of the SAC community.

For the Owen family, SAC has become far more than a summer destination. It’s a home away from home, steeped in legacy, connection, and memories that span generations.