The action continues

While the buses are parked for the nine days, campers are really enjoying all the in house excitement. Of course, fierce competition of learning class kluger and sports leagues are of top priority. To add to the excitement, there are non stop additions joining us in camp. Yesterday’s carnival day took things over the top. The campers took advantage of the booths, jumping slides, obstacle course, steep slide jump, Euro-bunjy, carnival booths,  and more. Today there will a special shechita course – being led by our very own staff that are qualified shochtim. In addtion, a special in house entertainer will be joining us tonight.

Section C had a special gourmet breakfast prepared for them by their staff, including yogurts and granola, omelettes, lox and cream cheese, smoothies and more.  The devoted staff will be having their very own appreciation event this evening. Details to follow.

Section C Talent Night & Inflatables / Carnival

Campers have really been enjoying our camp grounds during the nine days with lots of in house excitement and sports. Section C bochurim got to share some amazing hidden talents with the very special, talent night, last night. The cheering and  laughing could be heard throughout camp! Thanks to the amazing staff for another great event!

Several kloda-production trucks pulled into camp – transporting great activities for campers of all ages. The inflatable slides, games, trampolines and more, are being erected while campers are in learning class. All bunks will have the opportunity to enjoy the inflatable games, carnival booths, Euro Bunjy and more, throughout the day.

Virtual Beis Hamikdash & Staff Play

Sports leagues have taken off to a great start! All teams are giving it their best and working together towards a great win!

In honor of the nine days, a virtual-Beis-Hamikdash activity has come to camp. Between Monday and Tuesday all bunks will have the incredible opportunity to experience a true- to-life walk through the Beis Hamikdash – by wearing the special virtual glasses.

Last night, after two days of building, creating, painting, and expressing incredible talent, the staff put on the annual staff-outdoor-play! Campers of all sections in camp, sat across the kickball field enjoying every minute of the two-hour performance. The story of a young Jewish boy who held onto his Yiddishkeit despite being raised in a non-Jewish palace and having his Yiddishkeit tested, held strong –  until he won the throne of the king.

For all concerned, pictures will be updated shortly IY”H….

Great Shabbos & Preparing for grand staff play

Erev Shabbos was once again welcomed with a special, fresh-homemade-jumbo-chocolate-chip-cookie & warm potato kugel for all campers and staff.  A real taste of home for all! The first shabbos of the second month was one of extremely high energy levels!

“Mivtza Tefilaseinu” was relaunched for second month. A curriculum especially curated and published for this summer here in CGI. Each week the campers study one portion of davening, learning the meaning of each word, the history behind the paragraph and the order of its placement in davening. Each week a test is administered, and kids are rewarded for their hard efforts.

Bunk vov, tes and chof gimmel won shabbos competition.

Section C had an epic “Pizza Mivtzah event” as a special Melave Malka for all the bochrim that put int the work. Another amazing event bh!

Mazal Tov to Yossi Deitsch from Ambler PA, on his Hanachas Teffilin this morning. Mazel Tov to Levi Altein from Crown Heights, upon his Bar Mitzvah. Both simchas were  celebrated here in camp with family and friends.

The building has begun- across the kick ball field! Staff is hard at work for the upcoming legendary staff outdoor play. Stay tuned.

Section C trip & and Section A bakes Challah

Another Sunny, amazing day in the Rebbe’s camp.

Section C enjoyed the great rapids on their white-water rafting trip. Two shifts were arranged to accommodate all the bochurim properly ke”h. They returned to camp – all smiles – and hurried to the dining room to enjoy the last Fleishig- hot dog & fries – Supper before the nine days.

Mrs. Chein Explained the mitzvah of Challah to the entire section a (Grades 3-4) and the boys enjoyed shaping and preparing their very own Challah. Apparently, there is some great talent with or youngest group of boys here.

Sports continued throughout the day, and we prepare for the leagues to begin.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Trip & Staff Appreciation Evening

The world-famous resort of Mont Tremblant was the destination of the day!  Campers in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 alternated in visiting. Each camper enjoyed the Cabriolet chair lift to enter the resort, followed by the unique exciting “luge” ride. Campers of all ages had an absolute blast!

Last night, when all was still, our hardworking staff was treated to an evening of appreciation. The staff enjoyed the delicious Chinese menu prepared for them by the head staff and valued the time to sit together and relax.

Section C is off early this morning on their full day trip. Details to follow.

New Campers Feel At Home

The new bunks and classes have adjusted really well. Campers enjoyed an amazing day of sports and water activities. They then headed to their first learning class. After a delicious dinner of chicken wings, roasted potatoes, Cole slaw and cantaloupe, campers were treated to an early lights out. Both remaining campers and new campers,  were in desperate need of a good night’s sleep!

Under a sunny sky, campers are heading out for a special trip today. Details to follow.

 

Second session began with a bang!

We were so sorry to see our first month campers leave, and thrilled to greet our new campers. As campers from NY, Montreal, Toronto and the airport joined their new friends in the shul, the head counsellors were introduced with the start of our new session.  Loud cheering was heard as the bunks and counsellors were announced. The incoming campers quickly settled into their new bunks and headed to the first lunch of the session.

Campers are enjoying a full day of activities, water sports,  and learning classes. Off to a great start BH!

Parents, please look out for the email tomorrow, Wednesday July 27, indicating your son’s bunk and class list – including staff. Please hold off on sending emails till you have your son’s new bunk number.

Looking forward to another amazing session iy”h!

Banquet Day

After a day filled with sports championships, Kluger championships, packing, Mishnayus bal peh store, and so much more; all campers enjoyed our special  “mini banquet” shnitzel lunch. Excitement filled the air, as the winners of the month were announced.  The best camper of each bunk and class, as well as winners of bunk competition and Kluger competition were all rewarded accordingly.

Sadly, we said good-by to the campers leaving on the Montreal bus.

We are grateful for the amazing month we all enjoyed here in the Rebbe’s camp and  look forward to greeting all our new campers tomorrow morning, with the start of second session iyh.

 

Amazing Shabbos Mevorchim

At Erev shabbos learning classes, campers were treated to the weekly warm potato Kugel along with jumbo Chocolate Chip cookies. Shabbos was off to a great start, with farbrengens, niggunim, and lots of Mishnayus Bal Peh! The winners of Shabbos Competition were: Bunks Beis, Zayin and Yud Tes- rewarded with a special pizza activity here in camp.

Mazel Tov to Mendel Okunov from NY upon his Bar Mitzvah celebrated here with family and friends. Mazel tov to Mendel Muller from Montreal and Meir Namdar from NY upon their Hanochas Tefillin, celebrated in camp today.