After a very filling pizza dinner followed by eggs and ashes campers headed to the shul for the traditional “Kamtsa and Bar Kamtza” performance, followed by “eicha”.
After “chatzos”, when most campers had already broken their fasts, sports were arranged to help them pass the day. They even had an “in-house-E” with the famous Comedian/ventriloquist, Chuck Field, who entertained the campers. Last night, campers were served a delicious lasagna dinner with cake, soup, corn and salad; a bit earlier, so that they did not have to wait for the late hour of the fast. Following the breaking of the fast, under a clear starry sky, a beautiful “Kiddush-levana” took place up the hill, and campers returned to their bunks to sort their laundry in preparation for a big laundry day today.
Today, after chatzos, trips will IYH resume! We will do our best to keep up with the calling day schedule, however, if your son is on a trip, the calling day will be cancelled for today. We would like to ask parents to please limit the emails to 3 emails a week per camper (includes all your family sending to that camper). We greatly appreciate your cooperation as we struggle to keep up with the thousands of emails coming in and being distributed.
After an incredible Shabbos, with farbrengens, nigunim, mishnayus Bal Peh and of course lively meals, we headed into another packed week with an exciting start. Sunday afternoon every bunk had a chance to enjoy the special activity spread out on the lawn in front of the lake. The original bow-and- arrow game, was enjoyed by campers of all ages. Of course the intensity increased with age, as teams played hard to win, dressed in helmets and face guards, running and hiding between inflatable rocks and mountains. A great in house activity as we stay on camp grounds during the nine days.
Last night, our chashuvah masmdiim treated us to the grand masmidim play! Campers excitedly packed the shul bleachers to enjoy the entertainment, prepared, and acted by our Toronto Masmidim. Much thanks for the hard work that went into preparing the great production!
Mazel Tov to Moshe Eli Soffer upon his Hanochas Tefillin celebrated here in camp with family and friends. Lots of Nachas to the entire Soffer family!
Yesterday was quite an exciting day here in CGI! Klohda productions pulled into camp with several thrilling inflatable games for the campers to jump, slide, and climb on. In addition to that, we had the amazing “Reptizoo” staff visit us along with many reptiles to entertain us, explain the animals and give us a chance to feel and know the animals. Campers alternated between the jumping, animal show and great sports, so that every camper had the chance to do all three activities. What a day!
We would like to welcome our new, most exciting room in camp; the new and restocked game room; located in the basement of the newly expanded condo. The game room has become a very popular late- night activity destination.
Looking forward to the first Shabbos of second trip along with all our new campers. Have a wonderful Shabbos!
Yesterday, Section C was treated to a special breakfast-event prepared for them by their hardworking staff. A lavish breakfast spread was prepared in a beautifully decorated dining room with a special menu just for them!
This morning, the entire staff are invited to their very own “breakfast staffe”’ – giving them some time to relax, farbreng, and enjoy being together, with a perfect breakfast menu. Pictures to follow.
First day of second session took off with a great start bh. All buses arrived from NY, Montreal, Toronto and the airport within record timing BH. Campers were introduced to their new bunkmates and helped one another settle in. With no time to waste, we enjoyed a full day of great activities under a perfectly sunny sky! Learning classes were introduced and settled in as well. The sounds of learning was heard throughout camp as campers adjusted to their new classes really well bh.
Feel free to email your son through our website, be sure to indicate his bunk number based on the email you received yesterday. We do our best to distribute all emails once a day.
Calling days begin once again today, based on the calling day schedule posted on our site. Please understand, your son is not forced to call and he may choose to miss some of his calling opportunities. We do our best to provide every bunk with the time needed for each camper to call home. We have a devoted staff member assist with the calling and help capers that are in need of assistance.
Mazel Tov to Mendy Pels upon his Hanochas Tefillin celebrated here in camp with family and friend.
Mazel Tov to Shalom Dovber Abrahams upon his bar mitzvah celebrated here in camp with lots of family coming from far and near and his bunkmates.
Lots of nachas to both families