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 […]
Una Kantika, Una Estoryika Series – (One Song, One Story)
Our loyal SAC supporter Al Maimon, inspired this project of Una Kantika, Una Estoryika (One Song, One Story), as a way to share our story and connect to our organization’s history and community members. We especially appreciate this idea during a time when we all need inspiration and support in the way of beautiful melodies […]
An interview with Julia Owen about her experience working in the COVID ICU at NYU Hospital
Former SAC Assistant Director, Julia Owen shares her experience working on the front-line at NYU hospital and connects her current work back to SAC. Beth Jacoby: How did you end up in the NYU Hospital critical care COVID Unit? Julia Owen: As the need for more beds for COVID patients grew, our hospital started converting […]
