# Greenwich parents object to school trip site

> Greenwich parents demand Israeli flags removed before school field trip.
- Title: Greenwich parents object to school trip site · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: greenwich, school trip, eisner camp, israel, parents, field trip, news, local, object, school, trip, site
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/greenwich-parents-object-school-trip-site-due-camps-israel-ties/19945414
- Published: 2026-10-16T22:09:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: greenwich, school trip, eisner camp, israel, parents, field trip, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Greenwich parents object to school trip site due to Eisner Camp's ties to Israel.