First In-House- Entertainment & grade 6 sports drafts

The day took off to a great start, with almost all campers showing up for early morning cocoa club; to enjoy some hot cocoa and wafers – along with the best early morning learning! After a great day of lake front activities and sports, campers of all sections of camp- joined in the shul for our first in house-E of the season. The ventriloquist had everyone at the edge of their seats trying to figure out where it was all coming from! A great time was enjoyed by all!

Grade 6 better known as section B+ had their very intense sports drafts last night- and are all revved up for some great sports leagues.

Have a wonderful Shabbos!

 

Fun continues and section C trip

Under a cloudy sky and in between short rain showers, campers enjoyed a great day of sports and learning classes.  Section C returned from a great Trampolining trip followed by a delicious pizza outing!
CGI is celebrating the first Hanochas Tefillin of the season. Mazel tov to Yitzi Vidal from Toronto on the occasion of his Hanochas tefillin celebrated here in camp with his family and friends.

First full day of camp

Campers were up bright and early, well rested, after a quick night activity and early night’s sleep. Many of our campers travelled from distances, and some encountered flight delays and complications. We are happy to report that despite the many flight issues, everyone has made it to camp bh!

The buses that pulled in today, were to take our very special Section C campers, on the first trip of the season. The bochurim were excited to load the buses and are enjoying a great outing including lunch, off grounds.

The entire staff was treated to a special training event – given by Rabbi Duboy. CGI wants to thank Rabbi Duboy, for closely relating to the staff and sharing his knowledge and experience with them all, and for taking the trip all the way from NY.

Please check your inbox, as the bunk and class lists are going out shortly by email iyh. Once you have the bunk number, feel free to email your son through the website, using the bunk number.

Best regards!

Off to a great start!

Buses from NY, Montreal, and the airport, unloaded – with excited campers running down the hill to start another amazing season. Campers headed to the shul to meet their counselors and bunk mates, and then settled in their new home for the summer! After a delicious grill cheese lunch, sports were enjoyed by all! Stay tuned for pictures of day #1!

Thanks for a wonderful season!

All our campers and staff are now safely back home – along with amazing memories, and experiences to share. We are grateful to the Rebbe, our amazing head staff and staff for giving our campers a summer of growth “B’gashmius U’vruchnius”. Wishing everyone a “Kesivah Vechasima Tovah” with tons of Nachas from our precious campers.

Banquet day!

Banquet day! A bittersweet day for all. Packing was done, trucks were loaded, and campers are heading towards the grand banquet – proudly wearing the new CGI shirt. With the wish that camp would continue for another week, they are enjoying the lavish, festive banquet meal. After the ceremony and presentation of best campers, bunk, learning class, kluger winners and the rest, the Montreal and Toronto buses will be loaded followed by the NY bus later this evening.

A summer to remember!

Transportation updates will be sent by email, when arrival times are significantly different than indicated on the emails sent out.

Coming to an end…

After a great Shabbos Mevorchim Elul, Motzei Shabbos was greeted with lots of late nights and parties.

Today, Sunday, championship games are taking place for both sports and Kluger.  All campers are either in the game or audience, cheering them on. In addition, campers are cashing in all their camp currency for prizes.

Preparations are underway for the grand-staff-banquet tonight! The chefs are hard at work – working on a very festive menu.

Transportation reminders:
Montreal bus arrives to Westbury and Plamondon – Monday August 22 / 9:00 pm

NY bus arrives to President and Kingston- Tuesday August 23 / 8:00 am

Updates will be sent by email when necessary.

Grand Sing & Section C trip

The shul was fully decorated, as the costumed campers lined up to enter the grand sing of summer 2022. The themes were C-teen and Sobota, and the costumes and shul followed accordingly.  Meaningful songs, comedy and tremendous Chayus were shared by both teams. It was a grand sing that will go down in history for its Chayus, Achdus and Toichen !

Section C ended their amazing two-day trip with a picnic- Shawarma-dinner in the La Belle rest area. After having an action packed schedule of Laser tag at Darkzone, Axe Throwing, Kart-O-mania go karting, Breakfast on a cruise, Jet boating,  and ice skating; along with special meals and treats throughout, the entire section C returned on a high! It was a trip to remember bh!

Preparations are underway for the last shabbos of the summer Shabbos Mevorchim Elul!

Color War & Section C Grand Trip

Color war 5782 – better known as “Milchemes Chof” began on Chof Av. The opportune theme is being well brought out through songs, theme speeches and entertaining plays. The teams of Mesiras Nefesh and Limmud Hachasidus – both express the greatness of Reb Leivik. The play expressing mesiras nefesh for Yiddishkeit, kept within  a family for generations- from the Spanish inquisition to America today, really brought the theme home. From morning to night, campers are enjoying every moment of color war – awaiting the highlight taking place tonight-the grand sing.

In the meantime, section C is on the road enjoying their two-day grand trip. The nonstop excitement includes breakfast on a cruise, ice skating, jet boating, overnight hotel stay and much more. No  detail was left undone, down to the last Danish and fresh doughnuts. The staff and campers are having an absolute blast!

Section C Play Offs & Camp Grand Trip

While section C enjoyed our amazing campgrounds and sports fields to themselves, the rest of camp was having an absolute blast in La Ronde amusement park.

Section C enjoyed lots of water activity and sports. The grand-championship-play-off was a close race; with an enthusiastic audience. The finalists, spotted by their especially printed Purple and orange T shirts, gave it their all!

The weather could not have been better. Under a sunny sky with a slight breeze, campers and staff enjoyed the many rides and activities that the six-flag amusement park had to offer. They met for a delicious Pizza-Pita dinner and were treated to fresh chocolate Danishes as they boarded the buses to head back to camp. A great day for all!

Early this morning, section C was seen boarding the coach buses, heading out on their two-day grand trip. Details to follow.

Mazel tov to Eli Banon from Laval Quebec, upon his Hanochas tefillin – celebrated here in camp with his family and friends.

Color war is here! Details to follow!