Although campers seemed to think they “knew it the whole time”, the excitement and surprise is felt in the air. Everyone was lined up in white shirts anticipating a special visitor to camp, when they were greeted by BOGWAR! Campers excitedly headed to  the shul for the division of teams and presentation of generals.

Following the theme of Dirah B’tachtonim, the age old debate of “do ordinary days serve special days or do special days serve the ordinary” will be addressed.

Team of Sheish Shonim – Headed By: General Mendy Hirsch, LT Sholom Francis, LT Shmuli Cunin, Captain Levi Ladaiov – Focuses on the Dira Betachtonim, bringing purpose into the ordinary and mundane.

Team of Shemita – Headed By: General Shloimy Slavin, LT Kasriel Trourig, LT Yossi Hirsch, Captain Levi Feldman – Will argue that this cannot be done without having the time to focus, and reconnect with Hashem. We need that break – be it in Davening or learning – to remind ourselves of our mission and reset everything based on the larger picture.

Team of Hakhel – Headed by General Mendel Mahatuf, LT Mendel Deitsch, LT Mendel Minkowitz, Captain Dovid Deitsch – Will focus on using the individual strengths and talents of each particular person for one goal creating a sense of unity and wholesomeness.

We wish all three teams tons of Hatzlacha and looking forward to an exciting, entertaining, and educational bog war iyh.

On Erev Shabbos our lucky, hardworking winners of last week’s Shabbos competition were rewarded with a Go-Karting trip. The traditional Friday staff shifts to La Minerve has resumed!

Bedside inspection proved that our campers are great cleaners, as all the bunks sparkled in preparation for shabbos! The Shabbos davenings had a special chayos throughout Shabbos as well as all the Seudos. Shabbos afternoon campers had learning classes, Mishnayos bal Peh and special activities. Grades 3-5 played board games and grade 6 had an engaging Farbrengen with Rabbi S. B. Cohen as part of the Bachuchik Mivtzah, and a highly sought out Q&A session.

Shmaryonkee had the whole camp rolling from laughter, followed by a special maariv, as the Fierce Shabbos Competiton was coming to its end.

CGI Congratulates bunk Gimmel, Yud Beis and Yud Ches for their hard work throughout Shabbos – as the shabbos competition winners. They will be rewarded later this week iyh.

As a pre- fast, section C (and bar mitzvah boys in grade 6) and staff were treated to a delicious pizza, pasta, fries and salad dinner.

Wishing everyone an easy fast!

In honor of Yud Beis Tammuz the entire camp enjoyed an “escape from Russia game”. The two best daveners in section C were zoche to learn from a kuntres given by the Rebbe. Camp continued the special spirit of Farbrengens and Hiskashrus with Connection Points. The entire camp gathered in the Shul for an hour with the Rebbe. Together they heard and saw the Rebbe speak about this special day’s significance, and what Mesiras Nefesh may mean today.

Our camp is made from the best staff on earth! Today we expressed our gratitude to our front line heroes with a walking tour of Mont Tremblant, flash mobs (insane Mivtzoim!!!), mountain sliding and a deluxe brunch styled picnic at Rabbi Motchkin’s chabad house.
The staff had the opportunity to relax, renew and revitalise their energies for continued success in their holy work here in camp.

The day concluded with a very engaging night activity. Itzik (our dearest NAD) led the camp in learning some lit dance moves in anticipation for some heavy dancing on tomorrows trip to O-T-T-A-W-A!!!! Section C is off on their own trips today. Details to follow.

All sections piled into the shul for the second in house entertainment of the season! World renowned  Mentalist Ilan Smooth made the long trip to Canada-and had the campers at the edge of their seats, trying to figure out “how did he know that?”. A great evening was enjoyed by all!

Section C bochurim were treated to a special Mivtzah event- prepared beautifully  by their devoted staff. The bochurim enjoyed the late night event of Banquettes and cold cuts with all the trimmings! A great way to encourage positive “hochlotas” on a daily bases.

The entire staff celebrated the birthday of Rabbi Shalom Ber Cohen with  a huge farbrengen in his honor. Mazel Tov Rabbi Cohen!

Shabbos is always special in camp! Looking forward to a lively, and inspiring shabbos iy”h.

Good Shabbos!

Grades 3 and 4 returned to camp all excited about their amazing trip! The boys enjoyed the trampolines and climbing the indoor park had to offer.

Last night sections B and B+ (grades 5 &) each had a special event with the launch of their new Mivtzah. The boys are enthusiastic about keeping up with all the hachlotos included in this project.

Today grades 6 and section C are heading out on their very own grade trips.