On Erev Shabbos our lucky, hardworking winners of last week’s Shabbos competition were rewarded with a Go-Karting trip. The traditional Friday staff shifts to La Minerve has resumed!
Bedside inspection proved that our campers are great cleaners, as all the bunks sparkled in preparation for shabbos! The Shabbos davenings had a special chayos throughout Shabbos as well as all the Seudos. Shabbos afternoon campers had learning classes, Mishnayos bal Peh and special activities. Grades 3-5 played board games and grade 6 had an engaging Farbrengen with Rabbi S. B. Cohen as part of the Bachuchik Mivtzah, and a highly sought out Q&A session.
Shmaryonkee had the whole camp rolling from laughter, followed by a special maariv, as the Fierce Shabbos Competiton was coming to its end.
CGI Congratulates bunk Gimmel, Yud Beis and Yud Ches for their hard work throughout Shabbos – as the shabbos competition winners. They will be rewarded later this week iyh.
As a pre- fast, section C (and bar mitzvah boys in grade 6) and staff were treated to a delicious pizza, pasta, fries and salad dinner.
Wishing everyone an easy fast!
Mazel tov to Moshe Minkowicz from Crown Heights, upon his Bar Mitzvah celebrated here in camp with his family and friends!
Thursday was a day to remember!
Campers arose early to capitalise on a full day trip to Canada’s Capital-Ottawa.
On very comfortable coach buses each grade set out for their own itinerary designed for its age group.
Section A, watched the Water Locks, then let out some energy at Fun Haven (arcades) and visited parliament hill.
Section B, visited the Governor Generals house, walked from there to the Canadian Mint and parliament hill and finished the day at Fun Haven.
Section B+, began the day by learning all about the history of Canada’s wars in the Canadian War Museum. From there they went to play arcades at Fun Haven and ended off the day with a massive protest and flash mob in front of parliament hill. They danced in sync and marched all across the area in pride and in unison.
Upon return, after eating dinner, section A went for a swim in our pool, followed by Section B+.
Sections B and B+ both hosted Mivtza events for all dedicated campers who’ve successfully participated in the program.
In the meantime, Section C enjoyed their amazing weekly trip-alternating between paint ball shooting and rope course. They enjoyed a picnic lunch at the trip and were treated to a shopping stop at the well known IGA supermarket.
The entire section had a grand barbecue last night followed by late night sports. It was a long fun filled day!
All sections were treated to a bit more sleep last night and looking forward to another amazing Shabbos in the Rebbe’s camp.
Good Shabbos
In honor of Yud Beis Tammuz the entire camp enjoyed an “escape from Russia game”. The two best daveners in section C were zoche to learn from a kuntres given by the Rebbe. Camp continued the special spirit of Farbrengens and Hiskashrus with Connection Points. The entire camp gathered in the Shul for an hour with the Rebbe. Together they heard and saw the Rebbe speak about this special day’s significance, and what Mesiras Nefesh may mean today.
Our camp is made from the best staff on earth! Today we expressed our gratitude to our front line heroes with a walking tour of Mont Tremblant, flash mobs (insane Mivtzoim!!!), mountain sliding and a deluxe brunch styled picnic at Rabbi Motchkin’s chabad house.
The staff had the opportunity to relax, renew and revitalise their energies for continued success in their holy work here in camp.
The day concluded with a very engaging night activity. Itzik (our dearest NAD) led the camp in learning some lit dance moves in anticipation for some heavy dancing on tomorrows trip to O-T-T-A-W-A!!!! Section C is off on their own trips today. Details to follow.
After an incredible Shabbos we were happy to greet family and friends for our first visiting day. CGI thanks all who visited from near and far. There was lots of activity all day for those without visitors, including swimming, sports, boating and lakefront activity.
Last night, after a delicious burger dinner, campers enjoyed another amazing in house entertainer. The hypnotist was quite entreating and the Shul roared with laughter as campers and staff enjoyed the entertainment.
Today, Monday, campers are thrilled to enjoy a day of sports – under a beautiful sunny sky.
All sections piled into the shul for the second in house entertainment of the season! World renowned Mentalist Ilan Smooth made the long trip to Canada-and had the campers at the edge of their seats, trying to figure out “how did he know that?”. A great evening was enjoyed by all!
Section C bochurim were treated to a special Mivtzah event- prepared beautifully by their devoted staff. The bochurim enjoyed the late night event of Banquettes and cold cuts with all the trimmings! A great way to encourage positive “hochlotas” on a daily bases.
The entire staff celebrated the birthday of Rabbi Shalom Ber Cohen with a huge farbrengen in his honor. Mazel Tov Rabbi Cohen!
Shabbos is always special in camp! Looking forward to a lively, and inspiring shabbos iy”h.
Good Shabbos!