Banquest & Departure Reminders

Staff bid their farewells at their very own banquet last night. Memories were shared, gammon were sung, and honors were mentioned; with a special menu prepared for them by our kitchen staff.

After packing up, campers and staff enjoyed the grand banquet this Afternoon with a special shnitzel lunch. All honors were mentioned including Mizhnayos Bal Peh, Kluger, sports and bunk competition.

Sadly our buses are starting to roll out of camp. Bus arrival reminders:

Montreal buses: Yeshiva 6405 Westbury, Monday, August 26 – 7 pm

NY buses: President and Kingston, Tuesday, August 27- 8 am

All parents (of campers) were sent several reminder emails. If you did not receive an email, your son is not reserved for any of these buses. If we are aware of any significant time changes, we will do our best to update parents by email.

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Last Day In Camp!

The last Shabbos of the summer was spectacular! Lots of singing, farbrenging, mishnayos bal peh, seder Niggunim and more. Motzei Shabbos, every section in camp was treated to a special late night. Section A, had a pizza late night while the others enjoyed bon fires around camp.

All Championship campers are taking place today, both with sports and Kluger (learning classes). Teams are anxiously awaiting the winners of each league.

Another beautiful, sunny day, gives our campers a chance to enjoy our magnificent lake front for the last time this season.

At this point, we will not be distributing emails to campers or staff, or taking online tips or canteen deposits. The season is sadly coming to an end!

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Return From Grand Trips!

After a day full of rides, roller coasters and lots of fun with their staff and friends; campers headed to the La Ronde parking lot, for a delicious pizza dinner – including fries, drinks and chocolate doughnuts. The drive back to camp was enjoyed by all, as they headed directly to a well-deserved night’s sleep. Campers were treated to a much needed, late revile, to be sure they are all rested for our last Shabbos of the summer.

Section C were not far behind in returning to camp after their two day – incredible grand trip. Campers were amazed at the details and excitement included in this – once in a lifetime trip! Amongst the fun was, Fast-Track-Go-Karting, Bowling, Pizza Pita, Ramada Hotel, Jet Boating and Cruise in the old port, Darkzone- Laser- tag, Cavendish mall food court restaurant etc. CGI thanks the devoted staff involved in making this trip the success that it was.

Looking forward to a fabulous-last Shabbos here in the Rebbe’s camp! Have a good Shabbos.

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Grand Sing & Grand Trip

Grand sing was full of Chayos, entertainment and toichen! The decorated shul – was shaking with excitement! Snacks and drinks were served throughout as campers enjoyed the Niggunim, comedy, speeches, and tons of spirit! Color war ended following Mariv, as campers headed to their bunks, waiting to hear the winner tomorrow.

Section C is having a blast on their two day trip in Montreal. After a night in the Ramada Hotel, they continue to enjoy the trips, restaurants and nonstop activities-with a great spirit of Achdus.

After breakfast, campers of sections A, B and B+ along with their staff, boarded the buses for a grand trip to Six Flags La Ronde amusement park! Another special day for all.

Please keep in mind that the online tipping and canteen deposits will end tonight, Thursday August 22.

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Color War & Section C Grand Trip & Online Tipping

Two suspenseful, meaningful, color-war-plays were enjoyed by all sections of camp last night. Campers are busy adding points to their teams, with mishnayos bal peh, davening, benching, races and all the rest. Anticipation is building, as preparations are in full swing, for what promises to be an incredible grand- sing, this evening iyh.

A special Chof Av rally, is taking place in front of our 770 building this afternoon.

Section C departed after breakfast this morning, for their two day grand trip in Montreal. Details to follow.

We greatly encourage parents’ display of appreciation to our hardworking staff, by tipping them. If this was not taken care of on visiting day, it can still be put in online, by logging into your online account. Please note: tips and canteen deposits will be accepted online, till Thursday evening, August 22. Thanks for your cooperation. After Thursday night, the system will no longer accept tips or canteen deposits.

 

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Visiting Day & Section C Event & Color War

After an incredible Shabbos Nachamu, Section C was shocked at the lavish event arranged for them by their staff. The room was exquisitely set up, with colored doughnuts and drinks for each camp, along with an unlimited amount of colorful candies, ice cream, and waffles. They enjoyed the great program and kid friendly menu!

On to a great visiting day-with our in house, choir and acrobats. CGI thanks Levi Polichenco and Mendel Goldman for arranging the choir, Shneiky Minsky for the music, and Yossi Rosenblum for the acrobats. The animals from Reptizoo, were a great addition to our day, as our visiting families and campers got to enjoy the interactive presentation. Thanks to all those who came from far and near, to visit and experience the amazing grounds we get to enjoy.

After an amazing visiting day, campers were excited to resume to the exciting camp schedule! A full day of sports ended with the break out of color war, and the division of teams. We wish both teams of “Zaroy B’Chaim” and “Hu B’Chaim” and Generals Mendel Chein and Levi Cunin, along with all their staff, best of luck in this tight war. After team time, and song presentations, campers are excited for both theme plays later this evening.

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Section C Trip & Visiting Day Schedule

Six Flags La Ronde Amusement park was enjoyed by section C all day! Under a cool, sunny sky, the boys loved the amazing new rides and roller coasters the park had to offer. Following a marvelous day, they were treated to a restaurant dinner in the Cavendish mall food court. The campers returned late last night and were treated to a much needed late revile this morning.

After a great day of activities, grade 6 were surprised with a special “baguette event” prepare just from them by their staff.

We look forward to greeting all parents on this upcoming Sunday, August 18, 2019 for our second visiting day. We greatly appreciate the cooperation of all visitors with the schedule below.

SCHEDULE – VISITING HOURS 1:00-6:00 pm. (ALL IN CITY TIME)
1:00 pm      Line Up (parents are welcome to watch)
1:20 pm      Campers’ Lunch
2:30 pm      Camper &  Staff Performance
6:00 pm      Visiting Day Ends
6:30 pm      Learning Classes Begin

 

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Bunk War & Sending Letters/Packages To Camp

As the buses were pulling in after overnights, campers unpacked showered and rested after an incredible overnight and trip.

While they were settling in, section C was occupied in building, painting, costume making, song and speech writing, in preparation for their very own grand sing. Campers of all three teams of “Adoneinu”, “Moreinu” and “Rabbeinu” gave it their all! The grand sing, was a site to see; lebedik, and intense, with a warm feeling of Achdus!

Section C did not waste any time, and were off – bright and early this morning, on another amazing trip.

A beautiful sunny day here in camp, welcomes a full day of sports and water activities for the rest of camp.

We would like to suggest, that at this point of the season, you stop sending letters or packages to camp from the states, as they may arrive after camp is over. We have had quite a few of these situations in the past years, and wanted to give parents advance warning. As you are well aware, this Sunday is visiting day; a great opportunity to bring or send your son any last minute things you may want him to have.

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Section C Bunk War & Overnights / Trips

While Section C was heavily involved in an intense Bunk War; including great songs, plays and all the rest; the rest of camp emptied out!

It started off with the section B leaving camp before lunch for their trip to paint ball shooting. After lunch, the rest of camp met them at the overnight site, and began unpacking, and setting up their tents and sleeping bags, for what turned out to be an Amazing overnight – under a clear starry sky! Following a delicious hot dog dinner, campers and staff sat round the fire in song! The atmosphere was electric!

Early this morning, following davening and breakfast, section A headed to their Rope course trip, while section B+ went Paint ball shooting.

Campers will be given, unpacking, shower, and rest time upon their return to camp iyh.

Mazel tov To Shmuel Eisenbach from Waterbury CT, upon his Hanochas Tefillin, celebrated here in camp with family and friends.

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Concert & Section C bunk War & Staff Steak Barbecue

The shul was roaring with excitement – as all departments of camp; Sections A, B, B+, C and Masmidim enjoyed the lively concert performed by Baruch S. Blesofsky along with Musician Fitche benshimon. The lights, the action, the dancing and the singing, were a site to see! CGI Thanks the two talented performers for taking the long trip to camp for this incredible event.

Section C, was shocked with the break out of Bunk War following the concert. Campers quickly ran to their Zal for the division of teams and general entrances. For the next 2 days, Section C will be totally immersed in this intense war between the three teams. Best of luck to all the teams.

Once again, our hardworking staff, were given a token of appreciation with a grand steak-barbecue- event last night. The head staff prepared a lavish menu of mini burgers, steaks, Chicken and beef skewers, homemade rolls, and so much more. The event went on late into the night and was enjoyed by all with a great feeling of Achdus.

This morning bunks Alef and Yud Beis went Go-Karting, as a reward for winning “Shabbos competition” last Shabbos!  Congratulations to the hardworking bunks!

Overnights are in the air! Campers are excited to get packing and out, after lunch today! Looking forward to an exciting overnight and trip for campers in sections A, B and B+.

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