South Florida Camps Unite for Hakel Gathering

Summer camps from across South Florida joined together for an annual camp unity day event, which was held in the Dezer Car Museum.  Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick of Chabad Youth Network of Florida organized two incredible programs, one for the girls and one for the boys’ camps.

The day was jam-packed with amazing activities for a fun filled and meaningful day. To start, campers entered the awesome ninja lounge which included rope courses, trampolines, and rock climbing. Then there was a guided tour of the world’s largest car museum, which boasts over 1,000 unique cars.  The campers then raced to the arcade room to enjoy the many amazing games.  This was followed by a rally full of chayus; campers recited the twelve pesukim, tehillim and of course there was singing, cheering and dancing.

Rabbi Shmuly G. put on a spectacular show that had the kids spell bound and shrieking with joy.  Three lucky volunteers got to go into a jumbo balloon.  To end the day, a grand raffle was held with unbelievable prizes. Everyone left happy, united and ready to bring moshiah now!

Special thanks to the camps that participated: CGI of…Bal Harbor, Hallandale, Highland Lakes, Lake Worth, Miami L.E.C., Parkland, Sunrise, Weston, Miami Pioneers, and West Boynton.

Photos by Mendy Bliar