Grade Trips Continue & Late Nights

Grades 5 and 6 returned from their amazing trips to water rafting and paintball shooting. They all returned in great spirits!

The night life is quite thrilling here, with several  bunks being treated to a quick runaway, great hunts and exciting night activities.

Last night, a lively dance night was enjoyed in the grand shul following an amazing day bh.

Today grades 4 and section C are off on their trips.

Mazel Tov to Zalman Bernstein from Toronto, on his Bar Mitzvah and Aizik Gurevitz from Morgantown, WV on his Hanochas Tefillin celebrated here in camp with their parenst and friends. Lots of Nachas to both families.

Grade Trips & Calling Day Begins

Grade trips have begun once again. This is the special opportunity for campers from the same grade to bond in a special outing for that grade alone. Today campers in grade 6 (better known as section B+) are off for a trip to paintball shooting. Grade 5 (section B) have gone on a rafting trip. Both groups will enjoy a picnic lunch before enjoying the activities on site.

Calling activity begins today, with campers from grade 4 calling home. Campers will try both cell phones on file iyh.

First Shabbos Second session & Sports Drafts

Section C had an amazing first trip of the season to “Tresscape Rope Course”. Everyone gave it his best, climbing and balancing along the extreme obstacle courses.  Campers were treated to fresh chocolate danishes before boarding the buses to return to camp and join everyone for a delicious meatball/spaghetti dinner here in camp!

Thursday night, the staff were inspired by a Farbrengen with Rabbi Folly Dubov from Manchester England.  Thank you Rabbi Dubov for making the trip up to CGI!

A beautiful shabbos was enjoyed by all sections in camp, as hachanos are underway for Chof Av. Every camp is now well aware of the special day approaching and making the appropriate hachlotas.

Motzei Shabbos, section B+ (grade 6) and section C (grade 7) had sports draft in their respective shuls. The rooms were transferred into professional sports arenas as each section was treated to a grand setting for intense leagues, including, refreshments, backdrops and lots of spirit.

Monday, calling days will begin for second session,  with each section given time to call home during activities.  With the addition of more phones this summer, the calling line should not be too long iy”h.  Calls will be coming from an “845” number iyh.

 

Second session off to a great start!

Campers settled beautifully in their new bunks and learning classes. Second session took off at full speed with a great day of sports, learning class and a great night activity following a delicious hot dog and French fry dinner.

Today Section C are already off on a trip!

All bunk and class lists will be sent out by email today iyh. Once the bunk number is received, feel free to email your son through our site, using the bunk number.

Mazel Tov to Mendy Kreisman upon his Hanochas Tefillin celebrated in camp today. Lots of Nachas to the family.

First session ends- Buses ETA updated- second session begins – Buses arrived

Both sections of camp enjoyed a heartfelt banquet. Awards were given, camp songs sung, and great supper served; as we bid farewell to our departing campers.

Buses are pulling out this morning as we await the new campers, to begin another amazing session here in the Rebbe’s camp.

Buses to Crown Heights left a few minutes early and keep hitting traffic. The updated ETA is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 pm.

Upstate bus is scheduled to arrive to Monticello at 12:00 pm iyh.

The new bunk and class lists will be sent to all parents by email tomorrow iyh.

All buses arrived safely bh! Crown Heights, Upstate and Montreal .

Grand Trip & Banquette Day

After a long bus ride, campers had an absolute blast in six flags amusement / water park. Everyone is being treated to a late start this morning after a late return to camp.

We sadly prepare to say good-bye to our first month campers, leaving tomorrow. After packing, leagues and Kluger finals, we look forward to a mini banquet this evening.

Mazel tov to Menachem Blesofsky from Iowa City – celebrating his Hanochas Tefillin in camp this morning with parents and friends. Lots of nachas to the entire family.

Breaking the Fast & Trip Day

The fast ended with a fresh doughnut, lazagna, bagels cream cheese, tuna, orange juice and more. Today after Chatzos, the entire camp is off on a very special trip! The excitement is in the air! Here at CGI we really wanted to squeeze in a special trip before sending our first month campers home, after the nine days were over! Looking forward to a very special today iyh. Will keep you posted.

Mazel tov to Mendel Landa From Crown Heights, upon his bar mitzvah, and Yisroel Pinson from Edmonton Alberta, on his Hanochas Tefllin – celebrated today with friends and parents. Lots of Nachas to both families.

Shabbos Chazon

Another amazing Shabbos BH! The Shabbos Seudos were lively and full of exciting stories and songs. The new bog war songs were learned and shared, as well as many other niggunim and camp songs, as many campers were enjoying their last shabbos in CGI 2021.

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel joined CGI for shabbos and farbrenged with the staff all afternoon. Shalash Seudos featured a special pre fast menu of shnitzel, deli roll, salami, salad, baguettes and ice cream. Campers then headed to the shul for shmaryonki, Kamtza-Bar Kamtza and of course Eicha. Today campers will enjoy a special once a summer camper/staff sports game.

Section C had a voluntary Q&A period with Rabbi Paltiel. Most of the bochurim chose to join and soaked in the knowledge that was shared.

Looking forward to when this day will no longer be a fast! Have an easy fast!

Inflatables in camp & grade 6 Special Breakfast & Section C Final Learning class Test

CGI was home to many inflatable activities yesterday; including water slides, jumping castles and more. Under a beautiful sunny sky, each section of camp alternated to enjoy the cool, invigorating activity.

Our staff continue to go above and beyond – giving the campers a most amazing summer bh. Last night they were treated to an evening of appreciation with a special pizza/pasta event. Sitting together in unity and fun- a great time was enjoyed by all.

This morning our grade 6 campers – better-known at section B+ – enjoyed a lavish seaside breakfast, displayed beautify in front of the lake. The boys were treated to smoothies, omelets, pastries and more, all prepared for them by their very own staff.

The section C bochurim have been learning diligently in their learning classes. The boys were offered a voluntary-final-test, with questions that included all they learned throughout the month. 114 boys voluntarily took the test, most of whom passed with high scores. The boys will be rewarded accordingly.

Looking forward to another amazing Shabbos here in the Rebbe’s camp, as we sadly start bidding farewell to our first month campers, departing this Wednesday iyh.

Bog War Ends & Section C Event

Bog war was highlighted by the two plays enjoyed yesterday. All the performances were entertaining “Toichendik” and enjoyable for all the three teams. Campers are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winner later today iyh.

Following the bog war excitement, the section C bochurim were rewarded for their continued ongoing Hachlatos in the Hatomim project. Prepared for them by their very own devoted staff, the boys enjoyed a full array of ice creams and toppings, Ice coffees, pastries, a candy bar and more. Another amazing event – giving the boys great positive reinforcement to continue with their amazing work.