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BIVOUAC!!!

As the shul filled with campers and staff alike there was an excitement in the air…….the campers were told someone had taken material from the arts and crafts… but that turned into a BOG WAR breakout. After all the teams were split up it was time for the generals… Chesky, Shmuly and Beso led the camp in the twelve psukim. When they were about to begin their pep talk, all the staff jumped out from behind the curtain and off the stage for a…….BIVOUAC (OVERNIGHT)!!!!

All the campers and counselors headed to their bunks to prepare their tents, flashlights, sleeping bags, bug spray and marshmallows, then returned to the shul for Mincha.

Once we arrived at the beautiful Never Sink Camping Grounds, the campers started to stretch out and play in the open area.

After we started to unpack and set up our tents, collect wood, and just hang out! Thank you to our dear survival director Yossi Serebryansky for showing us how to make a proper Teepee for our GIANT and SAFE bonfires!

With our counselors toiling over the grills to make us delicious supper we sang and ate and had the best bivouac ever!

Photos by Leivik

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BMD BBQ in the New Grounds!

By Yehuda “No ‘H'” Fenton

It’s been a truly fantastic week for BMD. We had an inspiring learning class from R’ Baras, a crazy Judgement Night, and an amazing time at Skate Estate. But that’s not all.

BMD finally got to experience their first trip through the Rebbe’s forest and into the new grounds. To the backdrop of a magnificent landscape the Bochurim played baseball, football, and volleyball. With plenty of space, beautiful scenery, and fully developed sports fields, the campers have given this wonderful addition to camp a big thumbs up.

That, however, is far from all. As the games wound down, the campers all headed to the gazebo for refreshingly ice-cold drinks to quench their thirst after a solid hour of game-play. Then, they all sat down to a fully-loaded barbeque. Freshly grilled hot dogs and steaming burgers were brought out. Afterwards, crispy French fries were served as a delicious finish to supper.

As clean up began, a game of camper vs staff baseball game started. Instantly, all the campers were in the field, ready to field the staffs batting lineup. It was an easy 3 outs, staff only getting one man on base. When the campers got a chance at bat they swiftly took control of the game, ending off 3-0.

Head Counselor Shimon Gorkin takes a swing

With that final game, the evening ended. Everyone was very tired, but all can say, staff and camper alike, that it was a delightful experience.

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CAMP GAN ISRAEL’S “GOT TALENT!!!!”

On Wednesday night, Camp Gan Israel enjoyed an amazing Talent Night where the campers and staff were treated to a dazzling display of raw talent performed by their fellow campers and staff. There were talents ranging from singing to acrobatics, magic to comedy, and even a lesson in mathematics, all accompanied by a live music performance by a few of our dear counselors.

The talents were assessed by a panel of our 3 expert judges (thank you to Mendy Avtzon, Samuels, and “Pineapple”) who together chose the 3 finalists (TBA) that will be performing next week by the Grand Talent Night Finale iy”h.

A special thank you to Mendel Blesofsky and Eli Israel for arranging this awesome night activity, this was definitely a night activity not to be forgotten!

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