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CHAI LIFELINE UNVEILS CAMP SIMCHA WITHOUT BORDERS FOR SUMMER 2020
After months of quarantine, lockdown, and isolation, children with serious illnesses will have an exciting summer to look forward to thanks to Chai Lifeline’s new Camp Simcha Without Borders initiative. Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, Chai Lifeline’s flagship summer programs for children with cancer, blood disorders, and all forms of chronic illness, will bring the magic of Simcha to communities across the country.
“Over these past few months, our kids have had their worlds turned upside down as they have adjusted to life during COVID-19 while simultaneously confronting their own medical issues,” said Rabbi Simcha Scholar, CEO of Chai Lifeline. “Chai Lifeline has adjusted its approach as well, turning challenges into opportunities and finding innovative methods to continue supporting our children and their families throughout this pandemic. We are committed to helping these children and are confident Camp Simcha Without Borders will help restore some sense of normalcy and joy in their lives.”
For the first time in its history, Camp Simcha will run day camps in cities across the United States, giving children who are unable to travel the opportunity to enjoy Simcha in their own hometowns. Chai Lifeline has been working closely with health and government officials to create and implement an exciting summer program that will conform with all local state regulations. In addition, two modified sessions of Camp Simcha Special are expected to take place on Camp Simcha’s beautiful 125-acre Glen Spey, NY campus in a reduced capacity to accommodate proper social distancing and medical precautions.
“The safety and wellbeing of our campers and staff are our top priority,” said Rabbi Scholar. “Though Camp Simcha 2020 may not operate or look like it has in previous years, we are committed to providing our kids with an unforgettable and much-needed experience, be it in Camp Simcha or in their hometowns. No camper will be left behind!”
Chai Lifeline is an international children’s health support network providing social, emotional and financial assistance to children with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses and their families. To learn more, visit www.chailifeline.org.
Goodbye Simcha 365
Wow, what an amazing way to end off our summer! A big thank you to Avraham Fried for giving us an amazing concert today. We had a delicious banquet dinner with all of our favorite foods. After, we went to the social hall to watch the end of the summer video that our media team worked day and night on. To end off our night, we had an amazing dessert buffet down by the lake where we watched fire works. What an incredible summer it was in Camp Simcha 2018!
Flowers are in the air
The dining room is filled with beautiful flowers and everyone is dressed as flowers, dairy, cows and more. Can you guess what day it is? It’s Shavuot day! Everyone is picking up their finished masterpieces from the workshops, and packing up their bags. We are so sad Camp Simcha is coming to an end.
Happy Pesach
In honor of today being “Pesach”, Camp Simcha Special had its own version of the 10 Makot. There was an ice bath, fruit punch pool, lice check, and a lot of shaving cream. Let’s just say things got messy. Shimi Adar surprised all the campers, and had a dance party with everyone. There was a Shabbat spa where all the campers got their makeup and nails done. Shabbat Shalom and happy Pesach from Camp Simcha.
Camp Simcha X Egypt
It’s Pesach Day in Camp Simcha Special today. The dining room is disguised as a scene from Egypt with pyramids, Egyptians and more. Last night we had our own version of bedikat chametz, where we searched for all the chametz. We have a lot of activities in store for today. Stay Tuned.
Deal Day
Thanksgiving day has been far from boring. Our friends from Deal came to Camp Simcha to hang out with us and give the campers awesome gifts. To add to the fun we had a surprise concert by Gad Elbaz! For Dinner we had a Thanksgiving feast made by our very own campers. They made pies, turkey, chicken and macaroons with the help of Truffles by Eliana. To end off our awesome day, there was a Simcha VS Deal water fight that got everyone soaked! It was another amazing day in Camp Simcha.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
Today is Hakaras Hatov (Thankful) day. The dining room looks like a Thanksgiving parade with pumpkins, pilgrims and turkeys. It looks amazing. Everyone is dressed as something thanksgiving or thank you related. There are lots of specialty activities today, and we cannot wait to see what surprises are in store.
Happy Purim
Purim day has been off to a great start. For activities there was candle making, boating, painting and more. Gemini, who is a comedian, ventriloquist and magician put on an amazing show for us. For night activity there was a masquerade ball where all the campers got dressed in gowns. There were games, food and a photo booth. Everyone had such a great time!
Mask On
Happy Purim from Camp Simcha Special! The dining room is covered in all different cool masks. Everyone is dressed in their favorite purim costumes. The day has just begun, but we are already off to a great start.
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