Our moms spent Sunday & Monday enjoying each other’s company up at camp. They were treated to activities including horseback riding, a ventriloquist performance, arts and crafts, themed dinner, photo shoots, and more.

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16 boys from Israel are experiencing the magic of South Africa for the first time. The boys, along with their counselors and support staff, toured Cape Town and Johannesburg in what will be a ten day trip.

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Earlier this week, children, families, and the amazing volunteers of our Israeli branch, Chaiyanu, came together for a day of fun in the sun. Carnival rides, fun games, a petting zoo, and delicious food rounded out this carefree day.

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EPIC IS THE WORD! As a very long and harsh winter appears to have finally ended, many of our Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special Boys trekked to Glen Spey for the most EPIC reunion weekend ever! Joined by a large conglomerate of Simcha Medical Staff who also came to relish a fine retreat, the EPIC reunion had reunifiers enjoying their favorite Camp attractions while spending time and catching up with their friends. Usual amusement included boating on the lake, the game room and of course, the canteen. The fun was supplemented by a special program which included 4×4 ATV rides; the inauguration of the Camp Simcha Greenhouse; a full day of EPIC Shabbat activities led by the legendary Duvi Becker (prizes of course) which involved an EPIC game of duck Duck Goose pitting the head staff against the medical staff; an EPIC Bar Mitzvah Kiddush and celebration (and 9 other birthdays); An ÜBER-EPIC groundbreaking Laser Light Show, Melave Malka Mayhem, BBQ style buffet and marshmallow roasting fire pit; AND a Lipa Concert which was truly EPIC. Everyone went home looking quite elegant sporting their souvenir collector’s item lapel pins.

Extra Special Thanks to Reuven Blobstein and Albert Balasiano for going the extra mile as usual.

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Wishing you a happy, enjoyable, and meaningful Passover from the Camp Simcha Family!

Two boys, two wishes, two dreams come true as one teen hangs out with the Maple Leaf’s Dion Phaneuf at practice, and the other gets to meet the Miami Heat when they played the Toronto Raptors.

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Families had a ball at our second Globus Max party in Israel which featured film, food, and fun. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Globus Max for their generosity.

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Over 70 kids and families had a fabulous time painting Seder plates and other fun items at the annual Passover Ceramics Party at Color Me Mine in Beverly Hills. A yummy pizza dinner was provided by Nagila Pizza and everyone was treated to delicious ice blended or other fun drink, thanks to the generosity of The Coffee Bean. A very special thank you to Phyllis and Alan Steinberg for sponsoring this wonderful event.

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Families were re-energized at a very special Weekend Getaway at the Stella K. Abraham Family Center at Camp Simcha. Activities included trademark fun led by the legendary Duvy Becker, an exciting show, and a delicious Melava Malka with music, singing, and dancing led by Boruch Levine.

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