Energized from a delicious lunch (pizza!) we learned that the awesomeness of Camp Simcha Special’s dance parties is only increasing. Which is quite a statement, because the bar was already set sky high. After the dance party, we relaxed, sat back, and enjoyed a fabulous play put on by the staff. Rivky was our benevolent wizard, and division heads Chani and Nava were our Elphaba and Glinda. After the performances, campers left to the special activity entitled “Over the Rainbow…” Once you read more about the activity, it will be clear why….
The Wonderful Land of Oz
You don’t need a map – just follow the yellow brick road, because Camp Simcha Special is in the Wonderful Land of Oz today! There are plenty of Dorothys, lions, scarecrows, and tin men who can help show you the way. We’re not being judgmental, the wicked witch of the west is also a popular costume choice. We have beautiful weather at the moment, and the upcoming activities include: challah baking, ductigami, woodworking, sweet shoppe, and swim/lake.
In the afternoon, the famous Simcha Spa will open for business. Campers will be able to have their nails and makeup done, just in time for Shabbos. Also planned for later today: a special activity that could only happen in Simcha Special the wonderful land of Oz. Stay tuned for more…
In Search of the Tastiest Chulent
Night activity kicked off with everyone singing The Chulent Song. Dressed as 20th century lower east side women, campers sought to create the tastiest cholent. To start off campers were given a peeler and potatoes, but they had to do a few fun tasks to get the rest of the ingredients. For instance, in order to get the cholent meat, campers had to make up a song that rhymed and mentioned meat, chili powder and soy sauce. As an extra twist the song had to fit to the tune of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman”. Campers performed the songs they composed for everyone. All the chulent mixtures are going to be cooked and sampled by everyone. After tasting all the batches, campers and staff will vote for what they believe to be the winning chulent.
Zaidy Visits Camp Simcha
The U.S.S. Simcha has set sail bringing the eager Zaidy to Camp Simcha Special. Between activities campers pick up steaming delicious hotdogs from a 20th century lower east side style hotdog vender. Hotdog in hand, campers make their way to Ductigami where they made headbands and phone cases. A wonderful aroma wafts from the baking room, where a batch of chocolate chip cookies made by the campers has just been placed in the oven. In the leather workshop masterpieces are produced by campers eagerly pounding away, and in the gym a heated game of basketball is in session.
When campers come to Scrapbooking, they decorate a wooden letter (the first l etter of their name) with colored paper, stickers, pom-poms and more. Then comes the super special activity of the day… A PETTING ZOO!!! Campers hold tiny soft ducklings, feed hungry sheep, ride a big brown horse and walk billy goats. Later everyone forms one big circle on the field and munch on some yummy snacks before rushing off to the next activity.
Stars of Simcha Special: Hadassah K.
“I’m from Israel, but I only have an accent when I speak Hebrew…I speak English fluently because my mom speaks to me in English.”
Stars of Simcha Special: Blima Z.
“My favorite ice-cream flavor is chocolate with chocolate syrup on top. I don’t like sprinkles so much.”
When Zaidy Was Young…
Hold onto your hats, (your newsboy caps, of course) because we’ve stepped through a time portal to Zaidy’s time. All those tales our grandfathers told us have come to life in the Dining Hall. It’s been decked out to resemble the Lower East Side from the early 1900s. And of course, there are plenty of costumed vendors selling their goods in the convincing market place. While breakfast was going on, campers lined up to ride a trolley stationed in the center of the Dining Hall. We danced, and made a train of campers and counselors which snaked its way across the whole room.
Activities are in full swing. Hammers are banging away in the leather room, and there is beautiful art being created in Canvas Painting. In the Sweet Shop, campers are creating beaches on cupcakes. We are taking full advantage of the awesome costumes and holding bunk photo shoots – 1900s style. Don’t worry, we will bend the laws of time and bring you more digital updates while we are here in the 1900s, hanging with Zaidy.
Stars of Simcha Special: Liat S.
“I’m a cheerleader… I live in a small town, and I make beeswax lip gloss from the bees in my backyard. My dad takes care of our chickens. We’re going to get rabbits and comb them, spin their fur into yarn, and crotchet it into sweaters.”
Down the Rabbit’s Burrow
Campers go from one exciting activity to the next adorned in costumes which match the theme (think Alices, mad hatters, rabbits, playing cards, pocket watches, hearts etc.). Sarah F. and her counselor wear identical mad hatter costumes that they found in Camp Simcha Special’s very own well stocked costume closet. In pottery, campers work on the super fast spinning pottery wheel, and made mugs, bowls and even sushi plates. They can’t wait to come back to paint their pieces. Later, campers began making their very own mosaic mirrors in the arts and crafts room which overlooks the gorgeous lake. At another activity, campers choose from a wide selection of ribbons and make pretty (and/or funky!) headbands. Then the queen of hearts invites everyone to a tea party on the field. The table is piled high with hors d’oeuvres. Campers enjoy miniature tuna sandwiches, pastries, cut up fruit, and heart-shaped cookies. Lace parasols hang and glittery butterflies adorn the field. Every moment in Camp Simcha Special is filled with excitement and smiles.
Stars of Simcha Special: Rebecca
“We found matching Alice in Wonderland costumes in the costume room. We’ll try to match every day. We probably won’t be able to, it’s hard to find matching costumes. But we’ll try.”
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