Education Camp memories: Kitchen duties Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | January 20, 2012 I was a camp cook at Camp Saratoga (which became Camp Swig) from 1958 to 1960, baking all of the desserts and Friday night challahs, salad, soups, etc. l had a private cabin and got to enjoy most of the social and religious activities. I was the only Jewish member of the kitchen staff, but had none of the moral burdens of the counseling staff. I had a ball. Charles B. Katz lives in San Francisco. J. Correspondent Also On J. Torah In Moses’ self-doubt, a great lesson in humility Local Voice Critical thinking: embedded in Judaism, needed in society Religion First Ukrainian haggadah marks community's break with Russia Talking With ... Q&A: Singin' the blues and the Jewish women of Tin Pan Alley Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up