Our Grade 5 campers and staff enjoyed an unforgettable full-day adventure exploring Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. From sightseeing to exciting attractions, the day was packed with fun, friendship, and great memories!
Meanwhile, back in camp, Section C reached an exciting milestone as they completed bunk war, and preparation for their spectacular Grand Sing. Campers showcased their creativity and talent through original songs, costumes, comedy, and dramatic performances, all presented with tremendous enthusiasm, teamwork, and camp spirit. It was a truly unforgettable evening for everyone involved! Another super successful bunk war!
As another amazing week comes to a close, preparations are already underway for a very special Shabbos Mevorchim Elul here in the Rebbe’s Camp. We look forward to an inspiring and uplifting Shabbos for all!
We are pleased to share the names of the boys selected as Talmid Hashavuah for last week’s learning classes. We wish all of the parents much Chassidishe Nachas from their sons’ accomplishments!
Class 1 – Sender Cagen (Greenberg)
Class 2 – Srolik Super (Cadaner)
Class 3 – Dovid Mockin (Smith)
Class 4 – Tzvi Hirsh Gansbourg (Landa)
Class 5 – Mendel Engel (Shurpin)
Class 6 – Menachem Avtzon (Shimonov)
Class 7 – Mordechai Brook (Rosenberg)
Class 8 – Yankele Gurary (Schmerling)
Class 9 – Mendel Kessler (Meyers)
Class 10 – Ashi Hershcovich (Blesofsky)
Class 11 – Moshe Nochum Sherr (Tzfasman)
Class 12 – Yitzchak Mindick (Chein)
Class 13 – Yitzchak Gurary (Goodman)
Class 14 – Levi Eichler (Ringo)
Class 15 – Srolik Simpson (Okonov)
Class 16 – Shneur Raskin (Wolvovsky)
Class 17 – Meir Greenberg (Okonov)
Class 18 – Schneur Zalman Blesofsky (Abeshouse)
Class 19 – Yosef Zelman (Zeitlin)
Class 20 – Mendel Rosenfeld (Sandhaus)
Class 21 – Levi Borenstein (Korik)
Class 22 – Aizik Spalter (Brandman)
Class 23 – Levi Matusof (Serebryanski)
Class 24 – Mordechai Bronstein (Deitsch)
Class 25 – Shaya Sosover (Touger)
Good Shabbos!
There is never a dull moment at CGI, with every section enjoying another unforgettable day packed with adventure, excitement, and camp spirit!
Grade 6 set out for an exhilarating white-water rafting adventure, tackling the rapids with enthusiasm, teamwork, and plenty of excitement. It was an incredible experience and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the summer!
Grade 5 continued one of CGI’s favorite traditions with their annual La Minerve kayaking trip. Campers paddled through the beautiful waterways, alternating between traveling one way by kayak and the other by bus. The outing concluded with a fun-filled game of mini golf, making for the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Back in camp, Section C is completely immersed in the excitement of Bunk War. Campers have been hard at work preparing original acts, composing songs, mastering Mishnayos Baal Peh, and giving their all as the competition intensifies. The anticipation is building as everyone prepares for tonight’s highly anticipated Grand Sing, where creativity, effort, and teamwork will take center stage.
Mazel Tov to Aharon Wolosow from Toronto and Aharon Naparstek from Florida upon their Hanochas Tefillin, celebrated here in camp together with family and friends. Wishing both families much Chassidishe Nachas!
In the meantime, there’s nothing we love more than enjoying our own incredible grounds, the lake, and endless sports and fun right here at CGI!
The excitement at CGI has been absolutely nonstop!
Section C started the day with a beautiful lakefront breakfast, setting the stage for another unforgettable day in camp.
Section B+ enjoyed an incredible kayaking adventure to La Minerve, where the campers had a fantastic time playing mini golf before alternating between the bus and kayaks for the return trip.
Campers and staff gathered for a meaningful outdoor staff play, beautifully portraying the dramatic story of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s escape from Russia, bringing this inspiring chapter of our history to life.
The evening continued with an amazing, lively concert featuring Berel Fraiden. Following the concert, Section C enjoyed a private kumzitz, which culminated in the exciting breakout of Bunk War! The anticipation quickly turned into incredible excitement as the campers officially launched into what promises to be an unforgettable competition.
Afterward, the staff enjoyed a special meat event followed by a warm and uplifting kumzitz with Berel Fraiden.
Meanwhile, Grade 6 is heading out on their exciting grade trip, while Section C is now fully immersed in an intense and spirited Bunk War.
The action has truly been nonstop, and every moment has been an absolute blast!
After Another Amazing Shabbos, the Excitement Continues!
Following a beautiful and inspiring Shabbos, the action continued with another fun-filled day at CGI!
On Sunday, Section C headed out to Montreal’s famous Tag E Karting for a day packed with nonstop activities, excitement, and fun.
Meanwhile, our youngest campers in Section A enjoyed an exciting trip to Clip ‘n Climb in Laval, where they climbed to great heights and had an incredible time!
Section B enjoyed a special Poke Bowl Event, while Section B+ had an exciting Burger Event. Both events were professionally prepared by their dedicated staff as a special reward for the campers’ hard work and commitment to keeping up with the Mivtzah. The evenings were filled with delicious food, great spirit, and exciting programming enjoyed by all!
All sections came together for a special Chof Av Schnitzel Dinner, expertly prepared by our Chef Levi Golomb together with his amazing team. It was a delicious and memorable evening for all!
Mazel Tov to:
- Menachem Mendel Chazan from Los Angeles on the occasion of his Hanochas Tefillin.
- Shalom Vaknin from Montreal on the occasion of his Hanochas Tefillin.
- Yosef Borenstein from Crown Heights on the occasion of his Hanochas Tefillin.
All three special milestones were celebrated here in camp together with family and friends. Wishing all the families much Chassidishe Nachas!
Last night’s in-house E brought the entire camp together as campers cheered, participated, and volunteered throughout an incredible performance. The crowd was amazed by the incredible stunts, jumps, and athletic displays of the talented Chicago boys, who put on an unforgettable show for everyone!
We were honored to welcome Rabbi T. H. Gurary from Montreal, who graced CGI with his presence and spent the night farbrenging with the staff. It was a meaningful and uplifting Chof Av experience for everyone.
Plans are already underway for a very special Chof Av Rally in front of our very own 770 building. The excitement continues!
Mazel Tov to our campers celebrating special milestones!
- Shmuel Pinson from Los Angeles on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah.
- Yakov Bentzion Altein from New York on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah.
- Yisroel Heber from Crown Heights on the occasion of his Hanochas Tefillin.
- Moshe Feiner from Florida on the occasion of his Hanochas Tefillin.
Each of these special occasions was celebrated in camp together with family and friends. Wishing all the families continued Chassidishe Nachas!
Although yesterday brought some rainy weather, the fun certainly didn’t stop! Campers spent the day preparing an exciting indoor carnival, designing creative booths and then making the rounds to enjoy one another’s games and activities. It was a fantastic day filled with creativity, laughter, and camp spirit!
The excitement continues as campers gear up for one of the most anticipated days of the summer—Topsy-Turvy Day! Campers were seen throughout camp collecting signatures in preparation for the big event. The festivities officially kicked off with the nomination ceremony during night activity, followed by a full day of fun as campers stepped into staff roles and proudly took over their assigned positions for the day. It was another memorable day full of enthusiasm, responsibility, and plenty of smiles!