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.
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.
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.
Campers and counselors gathered in the dining hall at Gan Yisroel in Parksville, NY to bid farewell to those leaving at the conclusion of the first month of summer vacation.
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.
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.
Campers enjoyed their second week at Gan Israel of Lyon, France, where Jewish children from all over the city are given the wonderful dual experience of learning about their faith and having a blast.
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!”
Talmidim and Staff of Y.S.P. in Morristown spent a day at Six Flags Great Adventure, where they enjoyed the great weather, rides and roller-coasters – and did Mivtzoim.
Camp L’man Achai, an overnight camp in Upstate New York for boys ages 8-16 from newly-observant families, had a wonderful first visiting day this past Sunday.
BOG war (the fist-month version of color war, with three teams: Blue, Orange and Green) came as a surprise last week to campers at Gan Yisroel in Parksville, NY.
Bochurim prepare for Shabbos by shopping, doing laundry and reviewing the Sedra twice with targum at Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ.
Campers enjoy their third week at Lubavitch Day Camp in Monsey.
Last week, CGI Bat-Mitzvah Experience (B-ME) campers spent a whirlwind weekend in the Chabad enclave of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, NY, where they toured a slew of local attractions and significant locations including the Rebbe’s home, office and shul.
Camp got off to a smashing start in Lyon, France, where Jewish children from all over the city are given the wonderful dual experience of learning about their faith and having a blast.
As the shul filled with campers and counselors, there was an ominous hush in the air; the campers had been told someone had taken material from the arts and crafts…
The girls of camp Emunah’s Junior division were split up into two teams for color war: Team Eretz Yisroel (blue) and team Chutz La’aretz (red), representing the two different approaches to bringing Moshiach.
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