Bog War & Team Names & First Play

Bog war is here! The spirit and excitement are tangible!

Although the Rambam brings the two aspects of Moshiach as “Chezkas Moshiach” and “Moshiach Vadai”, this bog war takes on the second one.

Taking the angle of “Moshiach Vadai” the toichen of all three teams’ are intertwined and necessary to accomplish the goal of “Moshiach Vadai”.

The three names are:
Yikabeits (Gather all Yidden to Eretz Yisroel)
Yisakein (repairing the world preparing for Moshiach)
Yivneh (Build the Beis Hamikdosh)

Campers of all three teams are enjoying the spirit, long line ups, special davenings, speeches, comedy and of course meaningful plays.

Last night’s play, displayed with true to life stages and backdrops, took us to Iran. Back when Rabbi JJ Hecht was instructed by the Rebbe to bring out thousands of children from Iran. The story was depicted with intensity, clarity and humor. Hearing the Rebbe’s voice on the loud speaker during the play brought the reality home. A great, true, miraculous story – left all campers with a lot to think about as they headed to sleep.

Bog war continues throughout the day today!

Mazel tov to Mendel Plotkin from Greensboro North Carolina, and Naftali Blotner From Mesa Arizona, celebrating their Hanochas tefillin here in camp today. Lots of Nachas to both families.

Sports & Bike Show & Siyum

After a day of sports and learning, all departments of camp filed into the gym for a bike show in house entertainment. The spirit was great and stunts were amazing! Following the show campers enjoyed a dairy supper of Lazagna, corn and salad. A great day was enjoyed by all.

The daily siyumim continue in section C. Mazel Tov to Cheskey Paltiel and Dovid Geisinsky upon their Siyum on Sotah! Super proud of our section  C bochurim.

Small Fire in Camp All safe & Minimal Damage

As we like to keep parents informed, we are letting you know that a small fire just broke out in a small bedroom above the shul. The room belonged to a few staff members. B”H it was caught right away. The fire fighters were here in minutes and were quick to extinguish it. The Cause of the fire was a charging,  overheated tablet. A mattress caught on fire and spread upward. B”H minimal damage to the room, and everyone is safe. Campers are asleep in their bunks. Have a good night.

Siyum in honor of 9 days

Camp enjoyed a great day of sports and on-site activity. With the nine days upon us, trips will wait till next week iyh. Lots of onsite activity and entertainment are planned for the week. All meals are dairy despite the Siyumim taking place.

In honor of the nine days a camper in Section C will be making a siyum every night. In our featured pictures Camper Shneur Zalman Liberow of Boca Raton Florida is making the first siyum for the entire section C.

Amazing Shabbos – Pizza Event – All Star Game – Week 2 video up!

We are grateful for another uplifting and enjoyable Shabbos here in CGI! Both dining rooms were alive and meaningful. Shabbos competition winners are bunks: Hey, Yud Alef, and Tes Vov! CGI wants to thank Rabbi V. Butman for joining us for Shabbos and adding his insights and stories to each department of camp. In addition to speaking in both dining rooms, Rabbi Butman farbrenged with the staff. The Farbrengen continued way past the ending of Shabbos.

Section A, grade 4, was treated to a specail late night – Pizza event – on Motzei shabbos.

Grade 6 had their fierce-all-star-game on motzei shabbos in our indoor gym. Competition is high in preparation to the finals.

Enjoy our week 2 video posted below, highlighting some of the amazing activity your son experience during his second week here in the Rebbe’s camp.

Mazel Tov to Levi Heber upon his Hanochas Tefillin celebrated here in cmap this morning joined by his parents.

Staff Trip

After another amazing day – our hardworking staff were treated to a well-deserved break , with a staff trip last night.

Campers were at their best behavior – enjoying special activities, with the head staff. Section C was inspired with a special farbrengen with “Lev” and the rest of camp enjoyed special entertainment with an inhouse magician. Staff returned rejuvenated and enthusiastic for the Shabbos ahead.

Looking forward to an amazing Shabbos here in the Rebbe’s camp. Good Shabbos

Grade 6 & Section C Mivtzah Events

Our day started out late as campers enjoyed some much-needed sleep after the late return from the water park trip. Everyone was very excited about the amazing trip they had just experienced and lots of discussion continued throughout the day.

Following a day of sports and fun, grade 6 campers were treated to a special “Mivtzah-Event” as a reward for special hachlotas the boys kept. The staff outdid themselves with an amazing program, lots of spirit, and a great Bagget/shnitzel/fries/onion rings and more. Campers were served by the staff as they walked through the beautifully displayed buffet. A great program was prepared and  enjoyed by all!

Not far away, in the beautiful shul, section C was enjoying a special sushi making evening. The shul was hard to recognize with the amazing décor and spirit.  This event was well deserved as it was a reward for keeping up with lots of hachlotas as saying Rambam, Chitas etc. These exciting positive incentives go a long way! Thanks to the amazing staff for going above and beyond!

 

Grand Trip

After a great day of activities, all sections of camp headed to the buses for a grand trip to the water park! The entire park was rented out by CGI Montreal! After a delicious pizza dinner, the campers entered the indoor park and enjoyed the amazing slides, pools and waves the park had to offer. A great time was enjoyed by campers and staff alike. Heading to the buses, everyone was treated to fresh chocolate doughnuts before the restful drive back to camp. Returning to camp late last night, the happy, tired campers headed to bed for much needed sleep!  Everyone is being treated to a late revile this morning, so that they are rested and fresh for another great day here in CGI.

Sports & In House Entertainment

CGI greatly appreciates the cooperation of parents refraining from visiting and dropping off packages on site. We are working together to give our campers the real overnight experience.

Sports sports and more sports! Campers are thoroughly enjoying the amazing sports fields and indoor gym that our grounds have to offer.

Shabbos competition winners had a great trip to tubing and boating in a nearby lake.  Be sure to view the updated pictures for some real fun!

Last night – after a delicious shawarma dinner – all sections of camp filed into the gym for an amazing acrobat show. The staff added incredible chayos to an incredible show. Lots of audience interaction was enjoyed, as well as many campers volunteering to be a part of the action.

Shabbos Mevorchim & Shabbos Competition Winners & Online Canteen Deposit

What a beautiful Shabbos bh! All the meals in both dining rooms were uplifting! Shabbos Mevorchim was certainly felt here in CGI. Section C, had a special Tehillim incentive – which really got the bochurim involved. There was a lavish-walk- through-buffet for all campers that joined- and it really did the trick!

After a really amazing Shabbos choosing the Shabbos Competition winners was tough. Congratulations to our winners: Bunks Gimmel, Yud and Chof Beis! The bunks will be rewarded accordingly iyh.

If your son needed more canteen money, you could now add to your son’s canteen account online. Please log into your registration account and add the money there.