CGI Reunion 5774 / 2014
Campers and staff of Camp Gan Israel, Parkville, NY, gathered on Sunday for a glorious Camp reunion. Campers sat down to a sumptuous pizza feast followed by a beautiful rally, in which the 12 pesukim were said and songs were sung.
Campers were then treated to a dazzling magic show after which they were each given their very own snack box.
The last stop of the evening was arts & crafts, where campers enjoyed making their very own “silly putty”.
The Program ended with raffles and prizes. An exclusive raffle was held for the campers who participated “Gan Yisreol Elite: Yud Shvat” a 4 week program that helped campers prepare for the special day.
We would like to thank all the Campers & Staff for joing us for joining and making the reunion the success that it was.
We looking forward to seeing you all for summer 5774.
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Campers Receive Chanukah Edition of CGI Newsletter
Over Chanukah, the children who spent last summer at Camp Gan Yisroel in Parksville, NY were delighted to find a special Chanukah edition of the CGI Newsletter awaiting each of them in their respective mail boxes.
The newsletter featured stories, fun, games and more, but the real highlight was the launch of CGI Parksville’s new and exclusive ‘Elite’ program (see below). Campers now have the opportunity to experience this program during the year while they are at home!
With a reunion in the works, the video on its way and the Elite program in full swing, CGI Parksville seeks to make its campers’ time away from camp almost as exciting as the summer itself.
We present the full newsletter for your convenience and enjoyment:
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Renowned orator Rabbi YY Jacobson was in Camp Gan Israel in Parksville, NY, when the children concluded the summer season. And with the memories came his tears.
By Rabbi YY Jacobson
In a single moment, eleven years of memories swelled up in my heart. I was a mere spectator, but I could not hold back the tears.
You see, I have spent some eleven summers in that location which I was now visiting. From the age of nine, back in 1981, I was a camper—then a staff-member—in Camp Gan Yisroel, in Parksville, NY, a small town off exit 98 on the 17. Only this time around, I came to camp to pick up my 11-year-old son who spent part of his summer here.
It was the last day at camp Gan Israel. It was time to say goodbye.
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Yarchei Kallah Melavah Malkah
The conclusion of Yarchei Kallah was marked by a Melava Malka held at Camp Gan Yisroel Parksville NY. Rabbonim, Roshei Yeshiva and Mashpi’im participated together with people from the Catskills and the surrounding area.
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