When the buses leave and everyone goes home, does the camp spirit end? When it comes to Camp Simcha and Chai Lifeline, the joy and thrills continue all year! With the help of dedicated Chai Lifeline volunteers and devoted Camp Simcha counselors, the magic of camp is upheld throughout the breezy fall months, cold winter months and warm spring months leading up to camp! With energetic Chanukah and Purim parties, special deliveries and visits from our staff complete with costumes and an enourmous amount of creativity, while Chai Lifeline families are recieveing treatment for the body, we coninute treatment for the mind and soul. Trips, retreats, baseball games and concerts exclusively for our families help to continue the joy and excitement of camp even after the last camper goes home.
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Sesame Place
New York and New Jeresy Regions of Chai Lifeline gathered together for a fabulous trip to Sesame Place, where kids and parents had a fun filled day of fuzzy characters and fabulous rides. Camp Simcha staff members accompanied campers and kids around the park to meet all of the residents of Sesame Street and throughly enjoyed themselves in the shining sun. Special Thanks to Ephraim Shapiro for putting it all together, and to Dina Rabinowitz for all her hard work, as well as Yehuda Berko, Mark Glicksman and Yitzy Gluck for making things happen. Thank goodness for great weather! The sun filled sky mirrored the glowing faces of all who attended the trip. The question remains: Who enjoyed themselves more? The parents? Or the kids?
Let The Games Begin
Preparations for camp are well under way as we get into gear for Summer 2010. The best staff around has been hired and they eagerly await meeting their campers on the first glorious day. Incredible themes have been planned for each day of camp. The best activities, concerts and events are being fit into our busy schedule to fill each day of camp with as much fun as possible! Behind the scenes, a superb group of dedicated volunteers has worked with a top notch web development firm to design and develop CampSimcha.org, the new home of Camp Simcha & Camp Simcha Special on the web. It includes photos, videos and a new social network exclusively for Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special campers. The new website has been uniquely created for Camp Simcha & Camp Simcha Special with complete descriptions of all the fun in camp, the fabulous staff and all information you need to know for an amazing summer in Camp Simcha. We look forward to seeing you there!
Niagara Falls
The only thing that may be stronger than the Camp Simcha spirit is the rushing waters of Niagara Falls. But together these two power houses of energy are an unstoppable force. And such was the case when a group of teens from around the country journeyed on a 6 day trip to Niagara Falls & Toronto. A dedicated group of staff guided their current and former campers around the magnificent falls leading to a climatic meeting with the famed singer and composer Abie Rotenberg who graced the group with his melodic voice and inspiring lyrics. For these boys it was an experience of a lifetime, to stand next to the falls, to feel the spray of the water. And as always, the weather was on Camp Simcha’s side and the sun shone bright. Last but not least, our appreciation to the Toronto community for their hospitality and unparalleled kindness and generosity. Niagara, ay?
Are We There Yet?
Campfires!
This activity is hot hot hot!
Each division will be spending a night out in tents up by the pool. There will be warm speeches, roasted marshmallows and cozy fires as everyone in camp feels the warmth that Camp Simcha provides: Memories.
Campers will reminisce about their greatest days in camp (every day!), counselors will share their most wonderful moments (every one!) and one and all will smile as the moon shines with just 57 hours and 36 minutes left to the most bestest summer ever…
…yes, “bestest” is not a word but when you are as excited about this summer as we are – it is.
Talent Show: Recap
To discuss each camper’s talents in one blog post would seem ridiculous. It’s practically impossible. It can’t be done.
That leaves me in a pickle.
How do I convey to you the absolute amazingness (is that even a word?) that Camp Simcha featured on its stage last night? Many have tried, the same amound have failed.
Well, since words won’t do the trick… How about we show you a small nugget from last night’s performance?
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At this point we’d like to inform you that Zachary only uses fake plastic swords and refraims from practicing when any children are around.
The people in the background are Zack’s family who attended last night’s show. Why were they hiding him for all this time? 🙂
We love you, Zack!
…This was just 1 of the 103 kids here in camp…It just got better and better and better…
Simcha’s Got Talent!
One would think it’s illegal to contain so much talent in a mere 76 acres of land…
Camp Simcha has done the unthinkable.
One night only.
Tonight.
Each and every camper gets their moment of fame on the stage as hundreds of audience members watch in amazement as their jaw drops over and over again.
The talent show features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of FREE CANTEEN! The show debuted in June 1932 for Camp Simcha Special. Starting its 106th season, critics are giving it two thumbs (plus a wheelchair) up!
Tickets have been sold out since last January and can be found on Ebay for prices higher than $10,000! Crazy, I know!
Want to know how it all goes down tonight? Well, you’ll just have to tune in tomorrow morning.
Until then, booya!
Just 48 Hours Left…
to the 2009 Camp Simcha Musical!
We don’t want to give anything away, nor do we want to leave you in the dark but Duvi Spiel-Becker has come up with something so amazing that on Wednesday night – you’re going to want to be nowhere else than Camp Simcha’ Social Hall.
Here’s a taste of last year’s masterpiece:
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…47 hours and 59 minutes…
Super Sunday Recap
W-O-W.
That one word sums up last night’s night activity.
We all got together in the gym for an experience of a lifetime as we clapped and drummed away on our very own set of drums… (one for each person!…)
Camper Justice commented,
“Rhythm is innate within us all – the beat of our heart, the way we walk, and the clapping of our hands. We explored the basics of rhythm and music in a fun and interactive way. This workshop gave each participant the experience of being a part of an orchestra or a band – in which each small contribution is vital to the making of something big, grand, and beautiful. Thank you, Drum Cafe!”
After concluding the drum activity, everyone made their way to the Social Hall where they watched in awe as the Head Staff whooped up on the Kitchen Staff in a game of Super Bowl Football (in a pre-recorded show).
Some asked, “When was this game filmed?”, “Where was this game filmed?”, while others asked, “Why was this game filmed?”
Well, to answer:
When was this game filmed? January 5th, 2009. The Head/Kitchen Staff made the trek up to camp to breathe some of that good ol’ Camp Simcha spirit. Too bad we didn’t bring winter coats.
Where was this game filmed? Deep in the forest. Near the Boogey Man’s house. Others would deem this as: “near the baseball field.”
Why was this game filmed? To stop all that bickering (we’re kidding!) between the Head Staff and Kitchen Staff. The Head Staff prevailed 17-14. Ever since, the food has not tasted the same.
Wink!
P.S. – The commercials added to the W-O-W’ness factor. We saw advertisements for Geico by Shuki’s division, Chumus by the Israeli division, Foxwoods by Foxy’s division and even the Library was advertised by the youngest division!
Camp has not yet received the 12 million dollars due to them for these commercials to be made but they’re not crossing their fingers…
See ya all laitah!
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