Today there was pottery, candle making, ductigami, arts and crafts, darkroom, sweet shoppe, ropes course, baking, fencing, leather, swimming, motor boating, jet skiing, sports, clay animation, wood working, and roofy roofy. Try saying that five times fast!!! Campers ran from activity to activity, finishing their stunning projects and creating new masterpieces.
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Paint Fight!!!
After todays spectacular activity, campers and staff left looking like people who had just come back from ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’ We splashed, we splattered, we smeared, and of course, we danced with buckets and jugs of colorful paint! Campers had fun splattering their counselors with paint and then the counselors playfully reciprocated. There was blue, yellow, green, red, purple, and orange paint flying everywhere!!! Then, everyone laid down on the floor and danced the Simcha moves with their hands and feet moving in unison. Everyone came out looking like unique pieces of artwork. Let’s jump into the showers and run to the next activity!!!
There is no place like Home
There is no place like home, there is no place like home and thats why we are sooo happy to be in our summer home here at Camp Simcha. Today we have lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, and Dorothys, scarecrows, tin men, witches, munchkins, monkeys and more!! Can you guess what today’s theme is?? Yup you got it! Today Camp Simcha has been transported to the Wonderful Land of Oz. Off we skip down the yellow brick road to the first special surprise activity of the day!
CSG Shabbat 2!!!
The peaceful aura in Camp Simcha on Friday afternoon belies the flurry of activity that occurs as campers and counselors excitedly get ready for the upcoming Shabbat. After showering, everyone runs to the pre-Shabbat spa for the royal treatment. They have a blast getting manicures, pedicures, and makeup, all the while enjoying each others company. With everyone dressed in their finest, the campers and counselors pose to capture the wonderful memories they are creating with friends. The beautiful harmonies sung as we welcome in the Shabbat, uplift and unite us as one. Following a delicious Shabbat dinner with hot chicken soup and moist meat and chicken, we sit in our bunkhouses and get to know one another better until our eyes close and we drift into a peaceful sleep.
Shabbat morning the campers and counselors awoke to a lavish breakfast with a huge spread of delicious treats. The divisions broke up into groups for entertaining games. The entire camp reconvened for lunch a short while later. Three of our beloved campers shared powerful parables, inspirational messages, and heartfelt thanks. Immediately after lunch, we enjoyed watching our campers perform a skit based off of one of our themes, When Zaidy was Young. The talented campers kept us captivated and laughing the entire time.
BINGO TIME!!! Everyone of all ages loves camp bingo! After a fun and spirited game, the campers received many wonderful prizes! The library, game room, and playgrounds were open for anyone who wished. It was a restful, peaceful, and enjoyable afternoon for everyone – especially after the busy week we had.
Then came dinner. There were so many different foods to choose from…we certainly never go hungry for even a moment in Camp Simcha! To top it all off, we had a huge ice cream sundae buffet with an endless amount of toppings. Campers piled up their vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice creams with hot fudge, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sprinkles as they settled down to enjoy the harmonious shabbat choir. As the sun set over the magnificent lake, our talented campers sang moving songs.
The party moved inside after dark. With disco lights and blasting music, we shook up the dance floor and let loose! What a joyous end to an awesome day!!!
Wonderful Workshops
What is that heavenly smell? I think it’s coming from baking…let’s check it out! Campers are baking delicious challahs in honor of the Shabbat. The ninja turtles (middle division) surely know how to braid gorgeous challahs! In canvas painting this morning, campers were deep in concentration painting serene sunsets. The banging and laughter reverberating out of the leather workshop brought smiles to everyone’s face. Campers are hard at work at all of the various workshops finishing up each of their exciting projects.
Right now, the oldest division is on an exclusive trip to a shooting range in Port Jervis. We can’t wait to hear all about it when they get back!!!
Peter Pan Joins Us in Simcha!
Today is going to be an exciting day in camp! With pixie dust flying and faces shining, campers enjoyed a wonderful game of hokey pokey and a delightful dance from our very own pirates. All this after having a scrumptious breakfast in Never-Never land! Everyone is dressed up as pirates, indians, fairies, Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and more! Now, off we fly to our exciting activities in Camp Simcha!!!
A Magical Night in Camp Simcha!
The magical night started out with a bouncing and exhilarating show by the Chicago Sky Squad. They thrilled campers and staff with their unbelievable trampoline tricks including jumping over a row of twelve, flipping off a trampoline and throwing a basketball into the hoop and more! We cheered, participated, and applauded the awesome performers.
Next up on our full schedule was a meaningful, stunning, and delicious bonfire. Campers and staff sat around the large, warm fire arm-in-arm singing to the melodious strains of the guitar. While munching on fire-roasted hotdogs, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy smores, we soaked in the beautiful night sky and bright bonfire. We sat harmonizing and embracing as the stars twinkled in the sky above. This experience brought us all closer together and truly feeling like one large Simcha family!!!
Concert in Camp!!
An hour before dinner all the campers were called into the social hall for an exciting surprise!!! As they waited, our beloved head counselor Rivky called campers up to the stage to perform karaoke. We knew then that we were having a concert and those campers were the openers to the show. Finally the curtains opened, the disco lights went on, and the crowd went wild when they saw….. Lipa Schmeltzer!!!! As Lipa performed our all time favorite songs, the campers and counselors formed dance circles and shook up the dance floor. Campers were so super excited when they themselves got to perform on stage with Lipa! We will never forget the amazing performance and all the fun we had!!!
Deal Day!!!
The day we have all been waiting for…DEAL DAY!!! For those of you who don’t know, Deal Day is a marvelous day during which the loving Deal community comes and showers our beloved campers with gifts. This year, the benevolent Deal community graciously brought fleece blankets, soft pillows, large stuffed animals, Disney t-shirts, fun flip-flops, princess puzzles, magical fairy wands, gorgeous jewelry, comfy pajamas, playful games, and so much more!!! Each camper left with a huge bag filled with their favorite things! The excitement, happiness, and joy on our campers faces as they were handed the generous gifts was priceless. The energy and spirit of the Deal women and girls was felt throughout the camp! As the campers lined up to get their gifts, they were singing and dancing with the Deal guests. Thank you to the dear Deal community for your love, care, kindness, and generosity!!! Camp Simcha loves you!!!
Monster Mania
Monsters here, monsters there, there are cute monsters EVERYWHERE!!! Campers rotated from activity to activity all revolving around monsters and mummies. At one station, the counselors wrapped their delighted campers in toilet paper to resemble mummies. Next up, the campers sat mesmerized as they read Where the Wild Things Are. The munchkins especially loved drawing monsters with many eyes, heads, and limbs. At another station, the campers had a blast trying to make the counselors laugh. The joyous energy throughout the gym was contagious! We’re certainly living it up here in the jungle!!!
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