Great day on the lake & Step by Step for sending emails and adding to canteen

Another amazing day on campgrounds, under a sunny sky- with lots of sports, water activities and fun.

Online camper emails and canteen deposits are in full force bh!

For the benefit of those that can use some assistance please use the following step by step instructions:

Sending an email to a camper:
Visit our website: www.cgimontreal.com

Select “Email” tab on homepage

Select “Email camper”

Be sure to specify your son’s bunk number as per the email received earlier this week, and section. (Grades 4, 5,6 – Sections A-B, Grade 7- Section C)

Send email (please limit to 2-3 a week – and avoid sending pictures).

Adding to camper’s canteen account:
Log into your online account: cgimontreal.campbrainregistration.com

View details

Registration Summary / Add people session or options

Select Canteen option and pay using a card (Be mindful of the currency)

 

CGI wants to thank Rabbi S.B. Cohen – Mashpiah in Montreal- For joining us for camp. Staff were inspired by an incredible farbrengen last night and look forward to more over shabbos iyh.

Section C – the first to travel to Laval for a the very first trip of the season! They had an absolute blast at “Elevation Trampoline” after enjoying delicious Pizza delivered from Montreal!  A great time was enjoyed by all.

In the meantime in camp, following an amazing day of sports and learning, the special day of Chof Ches Sivan was celebrated- with a new song – newly composed by our very own staff; taught to the entire dining room.

CGI wished a big mazel tov to Avrohom Zaltzman from Fair Lawn, NJ, upon his Bar Mitzvah – celebrated here in camp with his family and friends.

Important updates for parents:

– You can now send emails directly to your son through our website; please include his bunk number (as indicated in yesterday’s email).
– Replenish your son’s canteen account by logging into your online account; don’t forget to specify your currency.
– Campers will receive notifications when a canteen deposit is made.

Day #2! Everyone feels at home!

Day #2 is underway, and it’s hard to believe how much fun we’ve already had!

Our campers traveled from far and wide, and they’ve settled in beautifully. Yesterday was a fantastic first day, with everyone getting to know their new bunkmates, classes, and enjoying a packed schedule of sports, learning, and meals.

To help overcome jet lag and fatigue, we had an early lights-out, and this morning, campers were up bright and early, eager to start the day. Some even got in some impromptu sports before lineup!

Section C has already headed out on their first trip of the season – we’ll share details soon.

Important reminders for parents:

Bunk and class lists will be emailed to you this afternoon, and the online canteen deposit option will be available later tonight. Simply log in to your account, add funds, and don’t forget to specify your currency.”

Have a beautiful day!

Off to a great start!

A picture perfect day to start off another amazing season bh!

Camp is sparkling clean, with lots of fresh paint and flooring! Staff greeted campers as they ran off their buses excited for another amazing season.

The enthusiasm for sports is evident as small games broke out throughout camp as we waited for the last few buses to arrive.

After meeting the head staff, their counselors and bunk mates, all campers located their luggage, unpacked comfortably in their bunks, and headed to the dining room for a lively, delicious grill cheese lunch, with soup and salad.

Excitement is in the air as both campers and staff are back in the camp spirit. Looking forward to an amazing season IYH.

 

An amazing summer coming to an end!

Following a heartfelt staff banquet last night, the day has arrived!  The emotions and excitement are in the air! The last day of camp! Finalizing sports leagues, kluger (learning) championships, getting in line for the prize store, canteen refunds, and starting to pack- are some of the things we are busy with today.

Once the packing is done, campers will head to the shul for the first part of the banquet, followed by a festive, catered, Schnitzel meal prepared by our amazing chef-Menachem Hayes and his staff.

Bus arrival reminders:

Montreal bus – Yeshiva, 6405 Westbury 8:00 pm Monday August 21, 2023

NY buses: Corner President & Kingston 8:00 am Tuesday August 22, 2023

Airport buses: Tuesday August 22, 2023

Please see reminder emails you received, for details.

Last shabbos of camp!

The traditional ceremony of color war winner announcements – did not disappoint our campers. The excitement was enjoyed by both teams as generals and judges were dancing in the lake!

The last Shabbos of camp was extremely special, with lots of singing, farbrenging mishnayos bal peh, seder nigunim and of course shmaryonke.

 

Motze Shabbos each department enjoyed a special event, prepared for them by their very devoted staff. The late night was followed by a delayed revile this morning.

 

Mazel Tov to Shalom Ber Shor from NMB Florida, upon his Hanochas Tefillin- celebrated here in camp with his family and friends.

 

Preparations are under way for the banquet ceremonies- starting with the staff banquet later tonight and full camp banquet on Monday afternoon.

La Ronde Grand trip

Buses were loaded with excited campers heading to Montreal’s six flags La Ronde amusement park. The campers enjoyed the rides till closing time and met outside the park for Mincha and delicious pizza and muffins before heading back to camp.

Our hardworking staff were once again treated to a late-night appreciation event. A lavish barbecue was enjoyed by all!

All departments of camp were treated to a late revile this morning, after a few invigorating, exhausting and exciting days! Campers are anxiously waiting for the lake- front-ceremony-color-war-winner-announcement, later this afternoon.

Plans are underway for a very special Shabbos-sadly the last Shabbos of this most amazing summer!

Gut Chodesh and Good Shabbos

Color war ends & Grand trip!

Color war has come to an end! After an extremely lively, funny, and “toichendike” grand sing, campers were treated to an early revile this morning.

After a special Rosh Chodesh davening and breakfast the buses were loaded – heading towards Montreal to enjoy the grand trip of the session!

In the meantime, section C has been enjoying their two-day grand trip in Montreal. They enjoyed ice skating, bowling, special meals, hotel accommodations, and lots more. Section C will be meeting the rest of camp at six flags La Ronde!

Color War & Section C grand trip

Color war is here! Both the red and blue teams are enjoying the intense competition expressed through songs, spirit, mishnayos bal peh, plays and of course hysterical scavengers.

Last night campers enjoyed the “toichen” and entertainment expressed in both plays, portraying the theme of the teams אב אחד and  גוף אחד.

Early this morning, Section C headed out on their grand two-day trip in lovely Montreal city – with many stops along the way- details to follow.

Campers are enjoying the last day of color way today, culminating with the grand sing tonight.

Sports & In house E

Shabbos Mevorchim Elul- a very special Shabbos here in the Rebbe’s camp. Thanks to a generous sponsor, special Danishes were enjoyed by all that partook in the Shabbos Mevorchim Tehillim!

Sunday turned out to be a great day for activities, with lots of sports and water activity! Bunks were rewarded with tubing rides while others were off to La Belle for a runaway breakfast.

Section C played their playoff games in the well-lit, La Minerve city- baseball field; followed by a picnic dinner in the city center.

Last night, campers and staff were once again entertained by a great in-house entertainer. Hypnotist Ronny worked his magic with the volunteering staff, serving as great entertainment for all.

Mazel tov to Menachem Mendel Loeb from Montreal, upon his Hanochas Tefillin – celebrated here in camp with his family and friend.