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CGI Toronto Begins Inaugural Summer with a Bang

Campers and staff got off the bus amazed by the sight that met their eyes. A brand new shul and dining room, pristine grounds, stunning scenery, and a vast lake so crisp it can make one thirsty. They were soon to learn though, that the fine accommodations were only the beginning. A magnificent program was awaiting them, with fun filled activities and exciting trips.

Photo Gallery: Final Week of Camp in Lyon, France

The last week of Camp Gan Israel in Lyon, France was a time to remember for the many children attending. They enjoyed color war, bowling, a bonfire, excursions and most of all – learning more about their Jewish heritage.

Survival at CGI Is More than Meets the Eye

by Yehuda Fenton

CGI Parksville’s survival director Yossi Serebryanski in action.

Gan Yisroel has always been famous for their phenomenal choice in staff. The steady flow of dedicated, talented, and Chassidishe staff members has long been a hallmark of CGI. This year’s incredibly eclectic group is no exception.

Photo Gallery: Y.S.P. Gathers for Group Portrait

Photos: Chaim Perl and Avrohom Perl for yspmorristown.com

Campers and staff at Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ donned their Shabbos clothes and gathered for a group portrait on the campus’ baseball field.

Photo Gallery: YKM Visits Mount Rushmore

Yeshivas Kayitz of Minnesota went on a grand trip to South Dakota, where they visited one of the nation’s most famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore. The trip continued with water tubing, ATV trails, and several other activities and landmarks in the American Midwest.

Photo Gallery: ‘Carnival Day’ at CGI Parksville

Campers at Gan Yisroel in Parksville, NY enjoyed ‘Carnival Day’ on Friday. Each bunk created a game which campers would play in pairs; the winner of each game received a ticket which would be cashed in for prizes at the end of the day.

Six Tefilin at Six flags

This week, Camp Gan Yisroel of Simcha Monica went on a trip to Six Flags. Before going on the trip, they were briefed by the head counselor about the rules which must be followed in such a large area. After listing all the rules, the head counselor made an offer: “Whichever group of campers will find a Jew and put on Teffilin with him, they will be rewarded – each Jew, another prize!”