Hey folks back at home,
How was your commute to work today? Did that guy sitting next to you on the train smell like he hasn’t taken a shower since he last went skiing? Did you decide to purchase a bag of M&M’s for the low price of $4.99? Did you enjoy the blasting music leaking from the headphone of that guy sitting down the aisle? Well this morning in Camp Simcha, our campers were elated to find out that they were going to experience a bit of a more classy mode of transportation. A helicopter came in from NYC to Camp Simcha, landed in middle of camp, and every camper got to board and get a ride. The aerial views of the trees and lakes were beautiful, and they even saw the Delaware River. It was a really cool experience to get a bird’s eye view of the Happiest Place on Earth. The squeals of delight were able to be heard even over the roaring whirl of the helicopters propellers!
Meanwhile, our campers had the special privilege of attending a basketball clinic run by Tamir Goodman. Tamir has been dubbed by Sports Illustrated magazine as the “Jewish Jordan”. Campers had a blast shooting around with Tamir, as well as getting tips on how to improve their already great shots. Campers also appreciated that they got a chance to shmooze, take pictures, and receive autographs. From the basketball clinic and helicopter rides, we headed to our first activity. In honor of Farmville, our campers had a great time building scarecrows, pinning tails on their counselors, and having horseback races.
When we had finally finished horsin’ around, we headed to the dining room for lunch. It was there that we enjoyed a scrumptious lunch fresh picked on the farm. Lunch also served as a meet-and-greet and photo op for Porky-the-Pig, Betsy the Cow, and Dolly the Sheep who were all roaming around the dining room. And when we were stuffed to the gills, we headed to the center of the dining room for a Tikunei Twelve rendition of upROAR where the campers rocked to the songs of Stomp on the Ground, I Gotta Feelin, and the Tikkunei Niggun.
But our energy didn’t deplete there. We immediately headed out to our four consecutive action-packed afternoon activities. Josh headed out to the leather workshop where he had an opportunity to make a saddle for his horse back on his ranch in South Africa. However, he opted for something a bit more meaningful, a bracelet for his friend Chan. Meanwhile, in candle making, David and Uri, created large candles to light up the barn.
After supper, Camp Simcha was thrilled to welcome Steve Max. Every year, Steve comes and plays the craziest largest game of Simon Says. His tricky strategies leave even the brightest people confused. Counselors and campers were head to head in an intense battle. And of course, a Camp Simcha camper was crowned champion. At the end of the night everyone said goodbye to Steve…after Simon told us to.
To cap off the night, we stamped, clapped, and waved as we leaarned the dance for the song of the summer…a song that will blow away Wavin Flags and Light up the Darkness. But I dont wan’t to spoil the secret. Stay tuned.