After a bit of a rainy day many bunks were treated to special late nights last night, following night activity! Always a great treat!

Section C returned late last night after their outing to the most amazing clip n climb, followed by a special pizza dinner in the Cavendish Mall.

This morning, our hard-working staff are off to the world-famous Mont Tremblant to enjoy the beautiful resort, including the “luge” mountain ride, and a lavish brunch. The staff will alternate in two shifts so that everyone has a chance to get out, while our campers are well cared for.

Before Shabbos, Section C will be having their Mivtzah event, prepared for them by their hard-working staff.  An array of hors D’oeuvres and cholent will be served.

Plans are underway for a special Shabbos, Shabbos Mevorchim Elul. Once again, a generous sponsor has sponsored extra Danishes to encourage the campers to say as much Tehillim as they can.

Good Shabbos

IF YOU SENT A PACKAGE TO “CAMP GAN YISROEL YEHUDAH LEIB SECTION C” – please email the office at [email protected] as we are having a hard time finding the recipient for this package.

Section C enjoyed an incredible Chayal war. All three plays were performed and prepared by the campers-quite an accomplishment. They were also busy with Mishnayos bal peh for their teams as well as songs and overall chayus!  Last night- a grand, grand sing took place in the section C zal. Of course, all campers and staff were dressed in costumes! The chayus and toichen were amazing. Campers had a bit of a late night, wondering just who won the war!

In the meantime, grades 4 and 6 had their trips yesterday to the amazing Clip N” Climb. All grades thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of climbing and scheming in this amazing Place!  Grade 4 left earlier in the day and returned for camp’s supper of meatballs, spaghetti, green beans, salad and cantaloupe; while grade 6 had a picnic dinner before returning to camp!

Section C was given a well-deserved late revile today in preparation for an amazing trip today!

Section C is heavily involved in their “Chayal (bunk) war”! The bochurim were divided into three teams, “Chossid”, “Yirei Shomayim” and “Lamdon”- depicting the three directives to strive for. The themes are being expressed through speeches, songs and plays; with the climax at the grand sing taking place tonight!

Grade 5 had an amazing trip yesterday to “clip & climb”! Following the amazing obstacle course of climbing and balancing, the boys enjoyed a lavish picnic dinner before returning to camp.

Grade 6 campers were rewarded with their very own special breakfast event. The hardworking campers partook in the Mivtzah activities taking place throughout the season.

And of course, everyone’s favorite – sports, sports and more sports! Leagues are heavily involved in their teams’ accomplishments and enjoyment, with great sports throughout the day!

Chof Av was celebrated as befitting the auspicious day that it was. A rally was held in front of our very own 770- with Torah, Tefilla and Tzedakah performed by all!  The spirit was amazing!

After an early dinner of breaded chicken, couscous and cole- slaw, campers headed to the shul. The shul was beautifully set up for our in house- concert held by Fitche Benshimon! The singing and dancing were magnified when the camp songs came on! Of course, candy and glowing wands were distributed; and a grand time was had by all. Campers headed to the dining room for Mariv, leaving the shul to section C to enjoy their very own concert!

Last night, when all was still, our hard-working staff were treated to a grand steak dinner – royally prepared for them by the head staff!

Section C is hard at work enjoying their bunk war- day 1 today!

Once again, trips begin today! Grade 5/section B are off! details to follow.

After an incredible Shabbos, campers were preparing to greet their guests on our second visiting day of the season.

Thanks to all the family and guests that made the trip up to our beautiful home here in La Minerve. On a glorious sunny day, families enjoyed meeting the staff, seeing the bunks and grounds, partaking from our delicious canteen, enjoyed our lakefront, and of course the CGI choir and acrobat performance!

Today, Chof Av, section C just experienced a surprising break out for their very own Bunk War. Teams were divided, and the young generals, mashpiyim, captains and lieutenants were introduced.

A rally is scheduled for today in front of our very own 770- in honor of this auspicious day.

We are pleased to share the list of campers chosen as Talmid Hashavua for last week’s learning classes. Lots of Nachas!

א’     Shlome Zwiebel

ב’     Shmuel Pinson

ג’     Yosef Plotkin

ד’     Chaim Blokh

ה’     Mordechai Yarmush

ו’      Eliezer Wenger

ז’      Mendel Baitelman

ח’    Meir Zarchi

ט’     Zalman Lein

י’      Meir Sosover

י”א   Mendel Lightstone

י”ב   Eli Habibian

י”ג    Dovid Wolosow

י”ד   Yossi Torenheim

ט”ו   Menachem Mendel Hetsrony

ט”ז  Shalom Goldstein

י”ז    Binyamin Gavin

י”ח   Dov Weitman

י”ט   Yosef Geisinsky

כ’     Motti Brook

כ”א  Moshe Lavner

כ”ג   Yoni Edelkopf

כ”ד  Zalmi Gopin

כ”ה  Shneur Schanowitz

כ”ו   Yaakov Cohen

כ”ז   Levi Medina

 

After an amazing day of sports, learning classes, and water activities, all departments were seated in the shul for another in house E. The Hypnotist had us all at the edge of our seats wondering “how did he do that”??

Preparations are underway for another amazing Shabbos here in the Rebbe’s camp.

Looking forward to greeting families and friends on this upcoming Sunday August 6 2:00-6:00 pm, for our second visiting day. Please see the email sent out for important details.

Have a great Shabbos!

Campers returned from the trips excited and exhausted- ready to be served a late dinner of chicken wings and couscous, ABC soup, salad, and the sweetest cantaloupe!

Grade 5 had an amazing trip to Ottawa! They got to watch the “changing of the guards”, tour the mint, and many other stops along the way. Grade 4 went to Funtropolis- an indoor park in Laval Quebec. A great time was enjoyed by all!

Section C were treated to their very own Chinese event prepared for them by their hard work staff; royally set up for them on the staff sunporch. The boys enjoyed a variety of Chinese food including “general Tao chicken”, vegetable rice, eggrolls etc. Another amazing event.

The goats are back! Campers are enjoying watching and caring for our two visiting goats: very popular amongst our campers!

The trips continue along with all the onsite activity and excitement!

Grade 6 went trampolining yesterday and grade 7 went white water rafting in shifts. They all returned to join for supper of meatballs and spaghetti along with salad and sweet cantaloupe.

Last night, campers enjoyed a special Tu-B’av edition of dance night- along with live music and lots of spirit, in celebration of this very special day!

Early this morning, while all was still, grade 5 campers were woken for their full day trip to Ottawa! The excitement was real as they boarded the buses quickly – to make it in time for the changing of the guards and a lot more!

Grade 4 is getting ready to depart on their very own trip- details to follow.

Mazel tov to Sholom Smetana from Montreal and Shlomo Pape from NY, upon their Hanochas Tefillin celebrated here in camp with their family and friends! CGI wishes lots of Nachas to both families!

Last night was the grand outdoor staff play. It started off with an introduction to the story with a helicopter landing in camp before night fall, followed by a long performance lasting into the night. The backdrops, stages, lighting and sound system all contributed to the excitement and professionalism of the performance, enjoyed by every department of camp.

Over the nine days there were no outing or trips. Today, Tuesday our first set up buses pulled into camp since the nine days. Grades 6 and 7 are enjoying their outings, while grades 4 and 5 have the grounds and lake front to enjoy. Details to follow.

Shabbos Nachamu was celebrated to its fullest! The Chayos, and spirit throughout shabbos was amazing, along with the Mishnayon bal Peh, Seder Niggunim and of course Shmaryunki!

 

Sunday brought a sunny brisk day – filled with great sports and activity.

 

Excitement is in the air, as all campers and staff await the grand-staff-outdoor-play, tonight. The stage is being set with lots of building and drawing in anticipation for what will be a great performance.

 

We are pleased to share the names of our Talmidim that were chosen as Talmid Hashavua for last week.

א’   Avraham Potash

ב’    Shua Konikov

ג’    Levi Landa

ד’    Ezzy Goldstein

ה’   Dovid Friedman

ו’     Motty Okonov

ז’     Moishy Shur

ח’   Motti Sosover

ט’   Shmuel Simpson

י’     Elye Fischer

י”א  Michael Samama

י”ב  Yaakov Marmulszteyn

י”ג  Yehoshua Gellman

י”ד  Dovid Segal

ט”ו Menachem Mendel Shusterman

ט”ז Menachem Blasberg

י”ז   Shimon Geisinsky

י”ח  Shmuli Pelman

י”ט Meir Nussbaum

כ’    Yosef Landa

כ”א Levi Schmukler

כ”ב Yosef Yitzchak Bensimon

כ”ג Yitzy Vidal

כ”ד Avraham Fischer

כ”ה Yehoshua Piekarski

כ”ו  Yanky Lipskier

כ”ז  Levi Kahan