Camp Simcha Special had a girls night. Campers got manicures, made sleeping caps, and decorated pillow cases. Then they stretched out on comfy blankets that were spread out on the floor and watched Cinderella. It was the perfect end of a wonderful day.
Simcha: the camp that never sleeps
Campers and staff had a spontaneous shaving cream fight. Covered in white globs from head to toe, everyone was laughing and making silly faces. After getting hosed off, campers gathered for Simcha’s very special talent show. Each camper was cheered on as they performed the presentations that they had worked hard on. There were music videos, comedy skits, dancing and much more. The Simcha stars sparkled under the stage lights.
Goodnight Moon
Is it morning? Night? Excuse us, we’re not quite sure because today we’ve jumped into one of our favorite childhood books: Goodnight Moon. Campers and staff are dressed in pajamas (really, the only appropriate attire for a day like this) and Division Heads are dressed like the cows that jumped over the moon. There are some sheep wandering around as well. (Just don’t try to count them.) When we arrived to the Dining Hall, we felt as if the page came to life right in front of us.
Although many were wearing pajamas, there was no time to snooze because Camp Simcha Special had an crazy carnival! Brought by our friends from Goldman Sachs, campers had a great time going from exciting booth to exciting booth. Campers had their faces painted and picked up some freshly-popped popcorn along with some sweet slush. They jumped on the moonwalk, slid down a giant inflated slide and danced in an inflatable filled with foamy bubbles. Armed with soaked sponges, campers aimed at a counselor’s face and hit her target. Campers then made their way to the dunking booth where they threw balls at a red target. If they hit the target, they heard the gratifying “clunk” as the person suspended over a tank of water got soaked. At another booth, campers attached to harnesses jumped on trampolines and flew high above the crowd. There were many many other great booths and activities, each of which promised some serious fun.
The Magic Continues in Neverland
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.
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.
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