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Greenwich parents object to school trip site
Greenwich parents demand Israeli flags removed before school field trip.
In brief
Greenwich parents demand Israeli flags removed before school field trip. Greenwich parents object to school trip site due to Eisner Camp's ties to Israel. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Greenwich parents object to school trip
Sixth graders from two Greenwich public middle schools are scheduled for a four-day field trip next week in the Berkshires.
Parents concerned about Israeli flag
Some parents said images of an Israeli flag in last year's trip video made them uncomfortable.
Parent's distress over Gaza
One parent said it's deeply personal to them and their family due to losses in Gaza.
“it's deeply personal to me and my family, and my child would be very distressed knowing that because we have lost so many family members in Gaza”
Eisner Camp's location revealed
Parents discovered the trip site is Eisner Camp, a Jewish sleepaway camp with 600 acres.
District statement on trip
The district said the trip fosters self-discovery, teamwork and adventure without political or religious stands.
“We have listened to parents' concerns, and we sincerely appreciate their sentiment. We will not take a political or religious stand”
The headline
Greenwich parents object to school trip site due to Eisner Camp's ties to Israel.
