"This morning started off as a normal Thursday, until the Madatz (junior counselors) announced a revolution during Ivrit shimushit (learning a new Hebrew word). They came in running from the Moadon to the toren (flag pole) pretending to be chased by the “chubacabra” (a Mexican folk monster). The madrichim (counselors) were then “kicked out” out of camp and the Madatz were here to take over for the day! They told the kids that they would be traveling to different parts of Spanish speaking countries throughout the day! When the kids arrived at breakfast they walked in to the Chadar (dining hall) that was unrecognizable because it was decorated to be a Rain Forest. After breakfast we took a walk in the “rain forest”, which was actually one of the trails in the woods that goes behind the pool and around the camp. The Madatzim and Bogrim were dressed up as animals in the woods to surprise the kids. When we came to the end of the hike and after the Madatzim checked the children for ticks, there was a Brazilian themed carnival in the parking lot. There were many stations for kids to go around and have fun at, such as a face painting station, a hair wrap station, and even a water station so everyone stayed hydrated.
From the parking lot we had a “running of the bulls” activity in which members from the oldest age group were dressed up as bulls and ran with the kids from the parking lot up the hill. Afterwards, they had a bit of free time before having a Mexican themed lunch filled with chicken and rice, beans, and different types of salsas. After lunch we had a nice siesta (nap) so everyone could digest before the next activity began. Next, there was a huge soccer game that the kids played and they pretended to be on teams from Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. For those who did not want to watch the game or partake in it there was the option to hang out on the basketball court where they could eat churros and listen to Spanish music.
Next, the whole machaneh (camp) went down to the pool for a party to cool off from the intense heat. After we cooled off, the kids went up to the basketball court where we had a “Tomatina” fight. However, instead of using tomatoes to throw at each other, we used cut up pieces of red towels.
Next, we had kibbud (snack) which was themed Day of the Dead and the kids had chocolate skulls and a Mexican chocolate drink. Afterwards, we had chugim (interest groups) based on the Latin American culture, such as a learning how to draw like Frida Kahlo and Lucho Libre wrestling on mattresses. The kids were then given more free time to relax before dinner.
Dinner's themed is Night Life in Spain with enchiladas and tapas. After dinner there will be a huge party in the moadon themed a Night in Spain. Everyone will be dressed up in white clothing, which will look incredible with the strobe lights and the colored lights. It was a fun day for all!"
The chanichim are having a great day and the madrichim can't wait to hear all about it at the end of the day when we put them to bed. There will be pictures to follow at the end of the day!
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