Opening day! Our chanichim (campers) nested in their new tzrifim (cabins) as their families got them all checked in and garbed out, and over the course of three hours, at least 300 silly bands had been traded. Dave, our Rosh Machaneh (head of camp/Director), schmoozed with roshim from the past four decades who were now moving their kids into Galil and entrusting our tzevet (staff) with their children and their children's well being. The chanichim said their goodbyes, and with the departure of the last family member, we could finally start our summer right: with grilled cheese, tomato soup, and 35 minutes of fun and rowdy shira (singing) that could easily be heard all the way from Route 611.
As the chanichim sit with their schavot (age groups) playing ice breakers, name games, and learning the ropes, there is a buzz in the Ottsville air about the start of one of those summers that just can't be beat. This is what we have prepared for and we are finally ready after an intensive staff training and a year of anticipation. Within days each shicvah will develop a personality of its
own and machaneh (camp) will develop its culture and life. More to come tomorrow!
(In the picture Josh from Tzevet Amelim help some of the Amels figure out how to use the wild water fountain without spraying everyone!)
The Bogrim play a round of the name game shoe toss to meet the new members of their shicvah and reconnect with the old.
More great Galil stuff coming your way tomorrow!
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M.C. SHMOLLY
What a great blog..thanks so much!!! looking forward to following throughout the summer!! Have fun!
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