Very Hot Day and Bo-Zman

This morning everyone left their cabins (tzrifim) with full water bottles in anticipation of the hot weather today. During the age-group activities today, the Amelim (post-3rd and 4th graders) practiced their Hebrew song and Israeli dance for their kabalat shabbat on Friday night and had a water fight. The Chotrim (post-5th graders) had a very fun protest and team-building activity. The Sayarim (post-6th graders) had a fun time skipping rocks and wading in the creek. Half of the Tzophim (post-7th graders) tackled the high ropes course today. The Bonim (post-8th graders) and Bogrim (post-9th graders) got ready for their big night tonight. During sports, we had games and stations that fit the weather: some chanichim opted to go to a water fight in the Frisbee field, while others preferred to read or write letters. After lunch, some chanichim learned Israeli dances (rikud) in the pool, or cooled off and swam laps.

Israeli dancing (rikud) in the pool

This evening, the Bogrim, helped by the Bonim will run a special evening activity (tochit erev) called Bo-Zman (Bogrim Time). Once per session, the Bogrim, the eldest campers (chanichim) have a chance to run programming by themselves. As our oldest chanichim, the Bogrim have the experience to plan and run an activity. Bo-Zman is also a fun time for younger kids- see younger chanichim, as they can see their older role models in a leadership position. At Galil we empower youth to take responsibility and lead, and Bo-Zman is a great first taste of leadership.

The Chotrim learning how to work together

The Bogrim before their Bo Zman