The peaceful aura in Camp Simcha on Friday afternoon belies the flurry of activity that occurs as campers and counselors excitedly get ready for the upcoming Shabbat. After showering, everyone runs to the pre-Shabbat spa for the royal treatment. They have a blast getting manicures, pedicures, and makeup, all the while enjoying each others company. With everyone dressed in their finest, the campers and counselors pose to capture the wonderful memories they are creating with friends. The beautiful harmonies sung as we welcome in the Shabbat, uplift and unite us as one. Following a delicious Shabbat dinner with hot chicken soup and moist meat and chicken, we sit in our bunkhouses and get to know one another better until our eyes close and we drift into a peaceful sleep.
Shabbat morning the campers and counselors awoke to a lavish breakfast with a huge spread of delicious treats. The divisions broke up into groups for entertaining games. The entire camp reconvened for lunch a short while later. Three of our beloved campers shared powerful parables, inspirational messages, and heartfelt thanks. Immediately after lunch, we enjoyed watching our campers perform a skit based off of one of our themes, When Zaidy was Young. The talented campers kept us captivated and laughing the entire time.
BINGO TIME!!! Everyone of all ages loves camp bingo! After a fun and spirited game, the campers received many wonderful prizes! The library, game room, and playgrounds were open for anyone who wished. It was a restful, peaceful, and enjoyable afternoon for everyone – especially after the busy week we had.
Then came dinner. There were so many different foods to choose from…we certainly never go hungry for even a moment in Camp Simcha! To top it all off, we had a huge ice cream sundae buffet with an endless amount of toppings. Campers piled up their vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice creams with hot fudge, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sprinkles as they settled down to enjoy the harmonious shabbat choir. As the sun set over the magnificent lake, our talented campers sang moving songs.
The party moved inside after dark. With disco lights and blasting music, we shook up the dance floor and let loose! What a joyous end to an awesome day!!!