AVRAHAM FRIED!!! Campers and staff went crazy when the curtains opened and the all time favorite Avraham Fried was introduced! We shook up the dance floor as campers got the unique opportunity to dance and sing on stage with Avraham Fried. Campers faces were shining and their feet were moving as they thoroughly enjoyed the upbeat and exciting concert!
Magnificent Wizard of Oz Production!
The epic production of the Wizard of Oz that our talented campers put on was a smashing success! We had been getting glimpses into the play as the campers worked tirelessly practicing throughout the week. It was better than we could have ever imagined! Behind the scenes, the stars of our show got their makeup applied and costumes donned as the smoke machines and sound systems were prepared. Finally, the curtains opened and our magnificent campers were revealed. Sarah (Dorothy) kicked off the show with a beautiful rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and the witch, Sienna, mesmerized us with her cackling laughter. The munchkins, played by the munchkins (the youngest division), were adorable as always! The scarecrow, tin man, lion, Dorothy, Toto, and the narrators transported us to the Emerald City. We almost thought that we were face to face with the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. The play continued with unbelievable dances, stunning songs, and awesome acting! At the end of the fabulous play, campers and staff gave our extremely talented stars a standing ovation!!! We are so proud of them!!!!
Activities Galore!
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.
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!!!
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