Congratulations to all our winners! These hardworking campers and staff were rewarded with a trip to jet boating, early this morning. Although the race was tight, one winner was chosen from each division. They will return to camp in time to pack (those leaving) and join us for a mini banquet tonight, as we say goodbye to our first month campers.
BUNK COMPETITION
Bunks Daled, Zayin, and Tes Zayin.
LEARNING CLASS COMPETITION
Rabbi Amzalag, Rabbi Chaim, Rabbi Shmuel Gurary, Rabbi Katzman
Kluger competition winners coming soon….
As we brought in the last Shabbos of the first session, a feeling of mixed emotion was felt, preparing to say good bye to some of our campers. The dining room had a special Chayos, as camp songs were sung, divrei torah were shared and Hachlotas were made. Hard to believe a full month has already been enjoyed! There was also a larger amount of Mizhnayos-BalPeh learned on this special shabbos.
Transportation
Emails have been sent and reminding parents of departure and arrival times for all buses. We will do our best to send updates on the buses as the information comes in.
Departure NY: Monday August 1, 10:00 PM-President & Kingston-bus pass & birth certificate needed (please no packages)
Departure Montreal: Tuesday August 2, 9:00 am (yeshiva) – bus pass needed
Arrival: NY bus: Tuesday August 2, 8:00 PM-President & Kingston
Arrival Montreal bus: Tuesday August 2, 12:00 pm-Yeshiva
11 buses and 2 mini buses pulled into camp late last night returning lots of happy, tired campers and staff after an amazing trip to six-flags La Ronde amusement park. In the words of some of our campers, “it was our best trip ever!” The rides, shows, perfect weather, and just being together with bunk mates in the amazing park, made for a super-grand-trip!
The entire camp met in the parking lot for Mincha an delicious dinner of warm pizza and fries; and then returned to the park to enjoy the lit up rides at night! As the buses were boarded each camper was given a fresh chocolate doughnut before heading back to camp.
Campers were treated to a late revile this morning to make up for some lost sleep. We are sure to be well rested as we prepare for the last Shabbos of the first session here in Camp Gan Yisroel.
Good Shabbos!
A competitive Bog war ended last night after the final play. All the plays were most enjoyable and full of toichen. It was a wonderful war and everyone is waiting to hear the who the winner is.
Today, all sections of camp are out on the GRAND TRIP. Excitement was in the air as buses were loaded nice and early, following davening and a delicious breakfast. Please understand that calling day and email distribution will be skipped for today as we are busy enjoying this amazing trip.
Mazel Tov to Mendy and Yossi Hirsch, and Yossi Sherman upon their Bar Mitzvahs, celebrated here in camp surrounded by family and friends. The CGI family wishes both families a warm Mazel Tov and lots of nachas!
Have a great day.
Much to everyone’s surprise and excitement, Bog war is here- better known as “Hakhel war”! Campers have been busy studying their quotas of Mishnayos bal peh, learning songs and of course enjoying the great performance presented by all three teams. Following the theme of Shnas Hakhel, the team names are “Hakhel Es Ha’am- Achdus”, “Leman’an Yilmedu-Torah” & “Veshamru La’asos-Mitzvos”. We wish all 3 teams much hatzlacha!
Alternating between kayaking hiking and taking a ride on our very own pontoon boat, the entire section C enjoyed a day travelling to and from the town of Lac Dessert. Aside for enjoying the trip there and back, the campers played mini golf and enjoyed a great scavenger hunt. Campers rushed back to join the rest of camp – watching the great plays of bog war.