Aliyah Bet and Instructional Swim

Today everyone woke up ready for a new day at camp after a pleasant Kupa Trip yesterday. This morning during work groups (avoda), the Madatzim (junior counselors) began the main layer of painting on their project this summer: an eleven foot mural! During the age group activities (peulat shichva) today, the Amelim (post-3rd and 4th graders) made their own flavored cheese! The Chotrim (post-5th graders) learned about Jewish identity and had a discussion about what it means in their lives. The Sayarim (post-6th graders) worked on their breaststroke in instructional swim today, then had a great time playing with the pool toys during free swim. The Tzophim (post-7th graders) went on the high ropes course and worked together to tackle the challenging events and go on the zipline. They also had a paint fight before after talking about the responsibility that superheroes have. The Bonim (post-8th graders) had a team building activity where they worked together to lead each other blindfolded to a tasty treat. The Bogrim (post-9th graders) planned activities for each other and learned about youth leadership in Israel.

Amelim cleaning up after making flavored cheese!

Bonim getting ready for Aliyah Bet

Tonight, the Bonim (post-8th graders) will lead a camp-wide adventure to Israel! Once a summer, they run a special evening program called Aliyah Bet (loosely based on the historical event). Campers (chanichim) are taken from their bunks (tsrifim) and travel together around camp (machaneh) and the surrounding woods to simulate the mass immigration of Jews from Europe to Israel during the 1930s and '40s. By the end of this evening program, the chanichim make their way to the parking lot decorated as Israel, where they are fed hot chocolate and have a dance party. Just another way that we incorporate Judaism and education into our fun activities.

Tzophot after a paint fight

Amelim during instructional swim

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