Campers made sand art out of pixie dust, before going to night activity. A mesmerizing magician came to perform an incredible night activity. He read minds and even made a table float. Every trick left everyone dumbfounded and thirsting for more. A whole new adventure begins tomorrow. We’ll keep you posted.
Magical Moments in Simcha
Today campers in Camp Simcha Special had fun with music in a special jamming activity. Campers learned exactly how a violin is played and what it is made out of. Apparently horse hair is used to construct a violin bow! Campers stroked the “hairy” bow and patted the violin’s smooth surface. Campers were awed by the beautiful sound of the accordion, and they were taught that an accordion is a wind instrument. They listened to the air rushing in and out of the the accordion. Campers learned how to play a song on the guitar, and everyone played and sung it together. Then campers went wild with the bongos, stomping and clapping with the beat. The room pulsated from the energy…and from the noise.
Today Camp Simcha Special celebrated Sara’s Bat Mitzvah. She had a spectacular fairy themed party (which was very appropriate since CCS was Neverland today). There was a humongous beautifully decorated cake, an assortment of green sweets, and green pixie juice. Campers enjoyed delicious green cotton candy made from some very tasty magical pixie dust. Dancing and lively music followed. After the dancing campers made their very own fairy tutus out of pink, purple, green and blue tulle. The fairies than formed a circle to hear a few beautiful words from Sara’s dad.
With a wave of their wands, the fairies disguised themselves as pirates and rushed to their next activity, capture the (pirate) flag. In Simcha’s never never land, we never never stop smiling. Peter Pan leads the way to even more great fun.
We’re Off to Neverland
This morning, camp was woken up by a rousing rendition of our favorite Peter Pan songs. As you most probably guessed, Camp Simcha Special will be transported to Neverland today, a land where fairies are quite real. Peter Pans, Wendys, pirates and fairies roam the campus, and some lost boys wander aimlessly with their bows and arrows.
After a quick clean-up of the bunkhouses, we have the usual amazing activities available: pottery, arts & crafts, wood working, candle making, leather, ductigami, and more! Stay tuned – lunch will be particularly amazing as it is Sara’s Bat Mitzva today!
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Campers went somewhere over the rainbow and had a paint fight! Campers came away from the special activity looking like unique pieces of modern art. After washing up, campers went to the spa where they were also painted, but in a more traditional manner; they got manicures and pedicures, and they even got their makeup done.
Pizza and Parties and Plays! Oh My!
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.”
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