The final Shabbos of the first session was meaningful, lively, and truly special as we sadly began bidding farewell to our first-session campers. The month has flown by, and with the excitement building, preparations are well underway for a festive banquet at tonight’s dinner!
CGI was honored to host Rabbi C. S. Cohen of Montreal, who farbrenged with campers and staff throughout the entire Shabbos. We thank Rabbi Cohen for sharing his time, warmth, and inspiration with us all.
Section C enjoyed a special pizza event, where campers made their own pizzas with all their favorite toppings, followed by an exciting program.
Section C held their Kluger Championship on Motzei Shabbos, showcasing the incredible learning accomplishments they achieved throughout the session. The audience enjoyed an exciting and tense competition while being treated to trays of knishes and fries, along with refreshing drinks.
The excitement is building as Bog War, better known as “Elah L’Chvoido War,” is officially underway!
This year’s theme highlights the Rebbe’s sicha about bringing out the ruchniyus accomplishments of camp through the day-to-day activities, meals, and trips.
Campers gathered in the shul for the division of teams, the grand entrance of the generals, and the start of two incredible days filled with nonstop competition and camp spirit.
Bog War is a true celebration of Chassidishkeit, achdus, and growth. Campers are enjoying amazing plays, inspiring songs, meaningful talks, and powerful moments—including plenty of Mishnayos Baal Peh—all coming together to create an unforgettable experience.
With incredible energy, teamwork, and ruach filling the air, Bog War is truly a highlight of the summer—an experience campers will remember for years to come!
We are also happy to share the names of the campers chosen as Talmid Hashavuah last week. Lots of nachas!
Class 1 – Zalman Greenberg
Class 2 – Avraham Blachman
Class 3 – Mendel Grossbaum
Class 4 – Yosef Gurary
Class 5 – Moshe Chaiton
Class 6 – Berel Jacobson
Class 7 – Levi Reiz
Class 8 – Shneur Goldman
Class 9 – Mordechai Liberov
Class 10 – Yishai Bouzaglo
Class 11 – Ari Feigler
Class 12 – Menachem Chesney
Class 13 – Lipa Neparstek
Class 14 – Mendel Wolosow
Class 15 – Shmulik Rivkin
Class 16 – Zalman Taxapalous
Class 17 – Leibel Bukiet
Class 18 – Mendel Schurder
Class 19 – Moshe Nochum Cadaner
Class 20 – Folik Kaufman
Class 21 – Hirsch Perlstein
Class 22 – Moshe Kosofsky
Class 23 – Berel Zalmanov
Class 24 – Levi Lipskier
Class 25 – Daniel Hecht
Section C
Rabbi Broner – Shua Konikov
Rabbi Shusterman – Mendel Davidson
Rabbi Jordan – Kasriel Hyman
Rabbi Borenstein – Mendel Silberstein
Rabbi Horowitz – Yisroel fuss
Rabbi Piekarski – Shmuel Lebovic
Rabbi Goldberg- Nosson Deitsch
Rabbi Bussi – Mendel Abend
Rabbi Korer – Menachem Lewis
Rabbi Gansburg – Shneur Zalman Cheruty
Rabbi Traurig – Lipa Shapiro
Rabbi Bension – Mendy Cohen
Please do not send your son a package through Instacart or Walmart. These packages always arrive without the camper’s name or the sender’s name, making them impossible to identify and distribute. They are left on our grounds free for campers to take.
Please note that the canteen now sells cases of water, in addition to the cases of water sold by camp on the first day of each session. Water cases will once again be available for all campers on the first day of second session, next Monday IY”H.
Following a delicious schnitzel dinner — our last fleishig meal for a while — Section C enjoyed their very own meaningful bonfire.
Surrounded by the warmth of the fire, a beautiful sense of unity, and some special treats, campers shared a memorable evening filled with friendship, connection, and inspiration.
It was a truly meaningful time enjoyed by all!
A heartfelt Mazel Tov to Yankel Benjaminson of Morristown, NJ, upon his Hanochas Tefillin, celebrated here in camp with his family and friends. CGI wishes Yankel and his family many years of Chassidishe nachas!
Today, Monday, campers are thrilled to enjoy our amazing grounds! Sports, zip lining, water activities, and boating continue to provide endless excitement, alongside the many incredible trips and programs taking place.
Yesterday, all campers and staff loaded the buses for a grand water park adventure. The boys had an incredible time enjoying thrilling water slides, the wave pool, tubes, and all the excitement of a park rented out exclusively for CGI! Following a delicious dinner, campers boarded the buses tired, happy, and full of memories from an amazing day.
This followed a special Section A Mivtzah waffle event, prepared and set up by their dedicated staff. The campers were treated to a fantastic spread complete with waffles, a full array of ice cream, and plenty of delicious toppings.
It has been nonstop excitement at CGI — and the best is yet to come!
Thursday night was bustling with excitement as Section C enjoyed their very own Mivtzah event, a well-deserved reward for their outstanding hachlatos and dedication to keeping them. The campers celebrated their accomplishments with an evening filled with fun, energy, and plenty of excitement.
At the same time, our devoted staff gathered for a well-attended Leil Shishi, enjoying delicious snacks, meaningful learning, and inspiring farbgrengens.
Sunday morning brought more excitement as Section B+ (Grade 6) celebrated their much-anticipated Mivtzah event. The festivities were kicked off with a hilarious mock wedding, bringing lots of laughter and smiles. Their hardworking staff beautifully transformed the dining room, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable celebration. The campers had an amazing time, enjoying every moment of this well-deserved reward.
Shabbos Mevorchim was beautiful, as always. The morning began with our Shabbos Mevorchim Tehillim, along with a special Danish incentive – sponsored in Memory of Shmuel Karnowsky – draw that encouraged campers to rise early and join in Tehillim.
We were especially honored to welcome Rabbi B. Mockin, whose presence brought tremendous warmth and inspiration to camp. During the seudah, Rabbi Mockin stood on the table and addressed a silent dining room, captivating campers and staff as he taught traditional niggunim and shared words of inspiration. It was a truly special moment filled with Chassidishkeit, warmth, and memories that will last a lifetime.
The inspiration continued throughout the afternoon as Rabbi Mockin farbrenged with the staff, leaving everyone uplifted and energized to continue bringing that warmth and enthusiasm to our campers.
The CGI family also had the privilege of celebrating special simchos here in camp. A heartfelt Mazel Tov to Tzvi Goldman of Philadelphia and Shalom Hildeshaim of Crown Heights, who celebrated their Bar Mitzvah’s here in camp, surrounded by family and friends. We wish both families much Chassidishe nachas and continued simchos!