Fun in the Rain

Bonim during tiyul (camping trip)

This morning started off with a rain warning, and we quickly adapted our day to fit the wet weather. During breakfast, the Nitzanim (post-2nd graders in Taste of Galil) let the camp (machaneh) in a dance party. During the age-group activities (peulat shichva) today, the Nitzanim played Gaga and made oobleck in the kitchen (mitbach), the Amelim (post-3rd and 4th graders) talked about sharing and using a candy model for sharing bigger and more important things. The Chotrim (post-5th graders) practiced a Hebrew song and dance in the pavilion for their kabalat Shabbat performance this week. The Sayarim (post-6th graders) played silent football and learned about freedom of speech and expression. The Tzophim (post-7th graders) had an activity (peula) where they talked about and learned about different kinds of education and how they learn best. The Bonim came back from their tiyul today, after a great night camping out. The Bogrim (post-9th graders) learned about the chalutzim (pioneers) of Israel, and how they were revolutionaries in their communities.

Kitchen (mitbach) kisharon

Today was a rainy day, but we still had a lot of fun. During sports time before lunch, we had a different assortment than the usual: campers (chanichim) had indoor and outdoor choices like mud soccer, nail-painting and arts and crafts, reading and writing, and Israeli dancing. During lunch, the Bonim led the machaneh in singing their favorite Disney songs. During speciality groups (kishronot), the garden (gan) kisharon ate the pickles they made yesterday, the Nitzanim and the cooking kisharon made chocolate chip and sprinkle cookies. Instead of free swim (schiya chofshit), the chanichim watched a movie and had a popcorn snack. Even on a rainy day, we find many ways to engage everyone in fun activities!