Lakefront Activity & Grand trip

Many bunks got to enjoy the waterpark – better known as the “AA” throughout the day. The lakefront was busing with activity all day!

Last night, an amazing concert was enjoyed by all sections of camp with tons of spirit, dancing, singing, and live music.

Today, Tuesday, campers in grades 3-6 were treated to an early revile in preparation for the “grand trip”. Following an early breakfast, campers excitedly boarded the buses – heading to six-flags-La Ronde. Details to follow.

Section C is enjoying our grounds to themselves, with extra water activity and the sports fields to themselves.

Visiting Day & Winners of Shabbos Competition

Thanks to all the family and friends for braving the border and coming to enjoy visiting day in beautiful Gan Yisroel! Under a bright sunny sky, the choir and acrobats entertained us all, and the canteen was buzzing with excitement. A wonderful day was enjoyed by all BH!

Throughout the day the winners of Shabbos competition (bunks: Gimel, Hey, Yud Daled, Tes Vov, Tes Zayin, Chof Beis and Chof Gimmel) were rewarded with an exhilarating tube ride; while the lakefront was open for campers without visitors.

Sunday Night, a very informative shechita session was presented by Head Counselor Menachem Cunin, to all staff and campers in section C. Throughout the process, a full explanation was given. A great applause was heard when the first goat was declared kosher. The skins will be used for “Klaf”, and the process will be explained as well.

Looking forward to another amazing, sunny day, here in the Rebbe’s camp!

Motze Shabbos Nachamu and Visiting Day Preparations

Friday afternoon – the Kluger (learning class leagues) had the all-star games between the best learning classes. Rabbi Fox and Marasow’s leaning classes were rewarded for the outstanding behavior with a special tubing ride for both classes.

Shabbos Nachamu- was a very special shabbos!

On Motzei Shabbos, all Section C campers who participated in the special “mivtzah”, were rewarded with a spectacular ice cream party- enjoyed by all. In the meantime, the learning teachers had their first ever all-star-Kluger-game as campers sat in the audience and enjoyed. And our choir and acrobats were rehearsing for the special visiting day performance!

Bunk Yud had special run away this morning-across the lake!

Looking forward to visiting day 2-6 pm today, Sunday August 14.

Great day of Sports & Section C Trip

Campers returned from the overnight – showered – and headed to davening and breakfast. The weather could not have been better for a perfect day of sports and lake activities.

Following breakfast, section C headed out for their exciting excursion. The indoor obstacle course with tons of climbing and balancing while attached to a secure harness throughout the course, was quite challenging for all. Cavendish mall food court was their dinner location, where they enjoyed a fleishig supper of hot dogs, burgers, and fries.

Friday morning, ALL CAMPERS woke up early to come to cocoa club for some warm, delicious, cocoa and early morning learning. Nachas to all!

Grade 6 – better known as section B+ are being treated to a special mivtzah-event breakfast this morning, as a reward for their extra hachlotos kept throughout the session. Their staff are hard at work preparing a lavish, beautifully displayed, buffet breakfast.

Preparations are underway for a special shabbos- shabbos Nachamu.

Looking forward to greeting all our guests on visiting day, this  Sunday August 14, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm iyh.

Good Shabbos

Overnights & Section C Grand Sing

Another action-packed day here in CGI!

The hardworking waiters were given a well-deserved break, with a trip to Tremblant, followed by a special barbecue – prepared for them by their very own counselor.

The Shabbos Competition winners were rewarded with tubing rides – on our glorious lake throughout the day!

Campers grabbed their sleeping bags and headed up the hill to our very-own-inhouse-overnight-campsite. Under a clear, bright ski, they enjoyed crispy hot dogs and potatoes and roasted marshmallows. After helping create a huge fire, everyone enjoyed sitting around the fire with live music, as great songs and stories were shared. An extra snack was distributed before they headed to their sleeping bag to enjoy a great night’s sleep under the clear sky!

Section C bochurim, were in their own universe, preparing for the climax of their bunk war- with the grand sing. Every camper dressed in his team’s costume – headed to the decorated Zal. The skits, comedy, songs and great spirit; made for a truly memorable event.

After a decent night’s sleep, the section C boys headed out this morning for their weekly trip. Details to follow.

Section C bunk War & Grade 5 Trip

Section C bunk war is here! The three teams are being led by generals from their section. Songs, plays, and all preparations are done by the boys, with the help of a staff member as adviser. The boys are acting, writing songs, drawing, playing music, learning mishnayos bal peh,  and doing it all! The spirit and dedication are incredible. Preparations are underway for the best grand sing ever, being held tonight!

Best campers in each learning class in grade 6 were rewarded with an awesome-tube-ride on our marvelous lake.

Grade 5 boys had their very own grade trip yesterday. The large group of boys was divided into three groups, alternating between mini golf, Walmart and Tyroparc (rope course), in St. Agathe. The boys returned to camp – all smiles – happy to join the camp for supper followed by a grand bean hunt.

 

Grade Trips & Mock Wedding

The hardworking staff of B+ prepared special chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon and chocolate flavoured rogulach as an incentive for going to the Mikvah! The project was met with great enthusiasm by all the campers!

Grade trips have begun! Section A headed to Laval’s Dark Zone and enjoyed many rounds of fierce lazer tag. Grade 6 section B+ were split in half while enjoying intense white water rapids, a hike in the woods and an overall fun time. They were greeted on the buses with warm tradition soups- a popular item here in CGI!

Grade 5 enjoyed a comical mock wedding in camp including a full chupa, dancing and a festive meal!

After an incredible day for all sections, during Supper, as a celebration for the return of music; the entire camp broke out in a spontaneous dance with music blasting over the speakers. (see picture album). They then headed to a special judgement night- night activity, bringing some of their favorite staff members to justice.

Mazel Tov to Yasef Wolvovsky from Santa Rosa California,  and Ahron Perlstein from Cederhurst NY, upon their bar mitzvahs, celebrated here in camp with their fathers, and friends. Lots of Nachas to both families.

Tisha Ba’v

After chatzos activities were arranged for campers that were not fasting including sports and bunk skits. Campers prepared and rehearsed skits throughout the day, which were performed for the rest of camp after Mincha.

The kitchen staff outdid themselves again, with an amazing break-fast meal of onion soup, Lazagna, corn on the cob and salad and of course fresh danishes delivered from Montreal.

Laundry and trips are back to regular schedule bh! Details to follow.

Shabbos Tisha B’Av added Simcha

Once again campers greeted shabbos after being treated to warm-homemade-jumbo-chocolate-chip-cookies and warm potato kugel.

Throughout shabbos the spirit was great! As per directives for when Tisha B’av is a “nidcheh”, the entire shabbos had an additional Simcha- flavor added. The Seudos were quite lively and meaningful; as the head counsellor shared inspiring words throughout. Lots of niggunim related to the imminent-geulah were sung with great feeling.

The kitchen staff outdid themselves with an amazing pre-fast shalosh seudos including shnitzel, kugel, chicken salad, challah rolls and more. Wishing all an easy fast!

Congratulations to the winners of Shabbos competition, bunks:  Hey, Yud Daled and Yud Ches!

In house Entertainment-Grade 5 Ice Cream Party-Staff Staff’E Event

After a full day of non stop activity – the basketball court was set up with bleachers full of excited campers in anticipation of  another in house entertainer. The fascinating tricks done with fire were quite risky and entertaining. Eventually a unicycle was added to the show – with camp volunteers causing blasting cheering from the audience. The light rain held out so that all could enjoy the show till the end.

Grade 5’s section B were called back down to the section C dining room after preparing for bed. A lively and exciting Ice cream party was enjoyed by all, with a variety of flavors, syrups and sprinkle toppings. A unique program followed,  before campers headed to bed.

Mazel tov to Eli Rubinstein from Crown Heights, upon his Bar mitzvah and to Yaakov Baitelman from LA,  upon his Hanochas Tefillin, celebrated here in camp, with their parents and friends.

The hard working staff was treated to another evening of appreciation. The pizza, pasta, nacho menu was professionally prepared for them by the head staff. An amazing evening of achdus was enjoyed by all.

Good Shabbos.

Wishing all an easy and meaningful fast.

Moshiach Now!