By Jennifer Cohen
In our series of stories about campers from different parts of the country, we’ve introduced you to campers from all over the United States. Now let’s get to know a few campers from New Orleans.
Georgie Plotkin and her fraternal twin sister Sammy Plotkin, age 14, have been coming to Blue Star for six years. The girls have stayed together in the same cabin all six years.
“Our Grandma, our dad, and our aunt used to come here,” said Georgie. “And our older sister Sydney used to come too.”
Both girls attend Isidore Newman School in Uptown New Orleans and will be going into the 9th grade.
“My school is really strict and it’s nice to be able to be more laid back here,” said Georgie. “We live far away from most of the other campers so it’s impossible to see our camp friends during the year. I really look forward to being able to reconnect with them in the summer.”
“I’ve learned a lot about myself and I enjoy learning about Jewish traditions and culture,” said Georgie.
“I think camp has made me more confident,” said Sammy. “I’m shy at home but I am not shy at camp.”
In the future, Georgie would like to come back and work as a counselor.
No matter where campers come from around the country, Blue Star Camp is truly their Forever Home.
