There are celebrities all over camp stealing the spotlight on imagine if you were a star day! The path to the dining room is paved with stars complete with our campers’ signatures. Campers and counselors alike are clamoring for photographs from Hannah Montana, Justin Bieber, and the Jonas Brothers. (or really Tess, Bekkie, and Zoe-but in their costumes you really can’t tell!)

After breakfast, Goldie’s Gaga’s went on a trip to the shooting range. The staff at the shooting range said that the Camp Simcha girls have great aim. Shayna confirmed that the trip was “super cool” and she even got a bullet as a souvenir!

In the afternoon, we went to the Social Hall for the show of a lifetime: the Camp Simcha Shining Stars Talent Show! Bassie, Chaya Noa, Eden, Mika, and a bunch of other campers showed off their dancing skills. Gali and Ariana left the camp in awe after their beautiful solos. Everyone agreed that Daniel and Tali’s rapping was not only impeccable but also highly entertaining! Danielle and Mano told jokes that made the whole camp laugh. For the grand finale, a couple of Israeli campers performed the newest Camp Simcha rage: Waka Waka! The entire camp joined in and then headed off to dinner where we heard plans about…NEW YORK DAY! We are all very excited and we’re planning a really fun day for tomorrow.

After dinner, we headed to the gym for Super Simon Says with Steve Max! It was pretty hard to follow Steve’s instructions, but it should be known that when it came to the campers vs. counselors round, the campers won! Chaya was crowned the Simon Says champion of the counselors, and Bethany was super proud of her! Shayna also did a great job keeping a straight face even when Simon called her a little cupcake. On the other hand, Michelle, our office girl from London, was unable to keep it together when she was called a lil fish and chip!

Camp Simcha really shined today, and tomorrow is our chance to show the world just how bright we can shine! Come join us as we cross the Brooklyn Bridge and meet Mayor Bloomberg. See you tomorrow! And if you can’t make it don’t worry-I’ll keep you updated 🙂

Today in Camp Simcha we celebrate those things that go bump in the night…those creatures that give us a fright….and all the spook that is a delight!

We have ghosts, goblins and gremlins! Cob-webs and skeletons are the theme for today. Faces painted white and green, black clothes, and hair that is quite out of the scary zone of imaginationland.

The cauldrons are boiling and the witches are screaming in our all-out haunted house dining room.

Before lunch our campers took their precious time to “beautify” their counselors with paint, toilet paper and much more. The “Freakify Your Counselor Contest” in the social hall produced some scary looking creations.

Later, the Social Hall was transformed into into a haunted house laser tag hunt and a flour fight broke out after some delicious baked goods were made in the bakery.

Music, dancing and every sauce/cheese/pasta dish known to man were all a part of the party thrown in the dining hall Saturday night.

Before we begin special Mention goes to…. Coby B. for saving the helpless counselor Moshe D. drowning in the LAKE (even though he can’t swim)!! Noah E. for graciously giving his balloon to Correy, even though he REALLY loved it! Danny L. for cheering up a homesick camper! Who all received Giants hats and sweatshirts, and a Coby Ipod EACH! Wow you guys are amazing!

At dinner on Friday night we heard a superb speech from Ariel K. The meal was followed by the delivering of the awards for extraordinary kindness.

After a great lunch, we all gathered around the stage for some quality entertainment Camp Simcha style. The first play was a hilarious story about “Dudi” who clearly should have brought his underwear to the airport (no need for subtitles as we had translation in every language). The second play was something about chest hair. Division scores at this point Meir-2 Foxy-1 Dr. Scott- 1 Elad.

After the plays we went outside for an all new scavenger hunt in which we moo-ed, ribbit-ed, and quack-ed, as we found the treasure. Meir’s division took the win and increased their lead by one.

Then came BINGO, everyone’s favorite, in the social hall. There were so many prizes including jets hats and sweatshirts there was even a Lenox alarm clock. Our top winners were Adan who won an Apple Ipod Nano, and Bruce as well won a Nano and got his Division another point. That put Meir at 4!!! Congrats to our Leprechauns.

As the sun set, we went out to the porch to sing, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and enjoy the oratory skills of Mendel O. Binyomin Z. and Meir A. Then there was an awesome concert and late night pasta buffet for everyone. Basically, the day really rocked!

Howdy Partner,

Wild Wild West was the “What If” today in Camp Simcha Imaginationland.

The dining room was full of a saloon, corner store and full Wild West garb. There were cowboys in full get up-boots, big brimmed hats, bandanas, and, of course, the trusty Colt sidearm… reach for the skies!

The Genies division went on a treasure hunt as they rummaged through the Camp looking for some of that “California yellow,” and those 49ers found their gold. Afterward they gathered some s’mores around the fire, while our Israeli chevra set up a big bonfire behind the pool, and had some old style corn, fresh from the stalks.

Our first day at the lake involved high speed boating for those with adrenalin needs, canoes, and rafts for those wishing for something calmer, and bumper boats for those who love their own personal attack boats, loaded with the mechanized squirt gun. Some campers even caught a few fish.

At dinner, we heard from the Genie, Leprechaun, and Mahna-mahna divisions, each with their own cheer. Moreover, to top off the night, we were visited by the world famous Skyriders. With their trampoline and snowboards, they made great height as the eyes of the audience were opened, and our hearts pounded. Even a Staff member joined in on the action. Off we are to a great start…there is only one question to ask- ARE YOU READY FOR CAMP SIMCHA 2010?!!!