Week Five - Camp Gan Israel

Camp Gan Israel Day Camp
Chabad V.S.L. - Bois Franc
And Chabad TMR
Weekly Newsletter
Week Five
4 Av-8 Av
July 23-July 27
Pashas Devarim
For all camp information and pictures visit
our website: www.jewishcamp.ca
514-747-1199 ext 6
C–G–I
What an awesome week just flew by. Take a look at all the stuff we did this week!
Monday: Beach day – a lot of CGI campers came dressed all ready for the beach. We enjoyed
sports with our favorite sports coach Myron and Art with Morah Rivka. We also made
marshmallow treats in baking which came out deeeeelicious. Who remembers the cool car
wash? We all got the cars so dirty, it didn’t wash off even after the thunder storm that night.
We also made felt covers for our challah on Friday night.
‘’It’s another wonderful morning....in CGI’’. Tuesday: Holland day started with a bang. Off we
went to bowling and the older bunks did flower planting because we all know Holland loves
their flowers  and fun activities such as freeze and justify and the big water fight!!
Onto Wednesday, mad science joined us and taught everyone how to make silly patty. We had
so much fun in the sprinklers, splish and splash. We practice for the big show which will be
taking place next week and had fun activities such as shop game, balloon buns, the ice breaker
and lots more. The girls very much enjoyed the iron beads. The day ended with a spectacular,
juggling/fire show. Where we all awed and left speechless.
Thursday: is... Can u guess? TRIP DAY!! YAY! On our way we went to Funtropolis. We had fun
shooting the balls and climbing up those soft toys. Running through the maze sure was a hit.
What an incredible day eh?!
Friday: So sad. The week is over. But nonetheless we still had a great day. MEXICO DAY. What a
cool hat show we each had in our bunk rooms. Then in the back garden we had the giant
obstacle course which was an amazing activity. All the girls made their own lip gloss and tried
some on themselves. And back to our weekly challah baking and Shabbos party. Thank you to
our Shabbos daddy and mummy.
NEWSFLASH!!!! A preview of next week. Swimming, baking, sports, fun games, trips and
activities such as, counselor makeover, action directe rock climbing, boating/biking /biodome,
wacky science, spa day, and other awesome, incredible, super, fantastic activities to end off our
summer at CGI TMR/VSL. Can’t wait to see you all again next week for a smashing final week at
CGI day camp!
Good Shabbos. WE LOVE YOU!
Mushky. H & Mushky. C
Mezuzah Mexico
Hey my cute angels, it’s been five whole weeks already. I can’t believe it that means we only have one more week left. We want camp to last
forever.
This week was really fun. We did so many fun things. We did arts and crafts
like sand art, challah covers, western wall frame. Remember bowling that
was just amazing? And Sprinkles too. What a fantastic week we had.
Looking forward to our last amazing week 
Color in the beautiful butterflies:
Love Shaindel, Rosie and Noamie
Torah Thailand
Dearest Torah Thailand the greatest bunk ever!
David, Mikey, Jonathan, Isaac, Yaron, Brandon, Gabriel, Noah, Nathan, Anthony and
Jacob.
It’s so sad that camp is almost over just one week left. It was the best five weeks of
summer ever!
It was so much fun washing cars and having water fights and going bowling and to
Funtropolis.
You guys truly are the greatest and we can’t wait to spend one more week with
you.
Have an awesome Shabbat and we’ll see you next week!
Love Leah, Rachel and Myriam
Color in:
WE ARE PRAYING PORTUGAL AND WE
SIMPLY CAN’T BE BETTER AND IF YOU
DISAGREE WITH US PSHH WHATEVER!!!
Guys we are totally amazing, and we love you all!! I
CANT BELIEVE THAT THE SECOND TO LAST WEEK OF CAMP HAS
FINISHED!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I DONT WANT IT
TO END! We had one awesome week with bowling and lots
of arts and crafts, which we all love to do! We even
made our own slime!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shira and Shternie
UNSCRAMBLE THE SAYING:
Pyraign pgtorula is tEH btse bnuk
Charity China
Spending the 5th week in CGI with the best bunk in the world has been incredible!! Throughout all the different activities we did, we
saw your excitement and your eagerness to participate! We had so much fun doing all kinds of crazy games and arts n crafts. Let`s
not forget making our slime with Mad Science, decorating our very own challah covers, making bubbles with our uniquely designed
straws, creating our western wall frame, the juggling fire show, watermelon hunt-race (we ate that watermelon up! yhum!!) and tons
of other awesome and nutty activities!
Bowling was also really fun and everyone did a great job! Ben and Natan came out as winners while everyone else scored very close!
And who can forget FUNTROPOLIS?? We all jumped and climbed like never before!!
Our special show next week for all the parents had us all rehearsing to sing our song ``We`ve existed so long....`` Keep practicing at
home and remember all the motions we learned. This week was part of the nine days before Tisha Ba`av (This Sunday) so we learned
all about it. Swimming isn`t allowed in the nine days so we all had a blast doing sprinklers, car wash, water gun fight and other fun
water activities!!
A special welcome to our new camper this week Ariel! We are so glad that you`ve joined our bunk!
Keep up the great work Charity China! You`re the best: Natan, Alex, Raphael, Asa, Ariel, Ben, Shai, Andrew, Joshua, Charles, and
Brandon!
We love you!
Your Counselors,
Chana, Sarah, and Devorah
Match up your names to the other side!
Al
don
A
tan
And
sa
Jos
rles
Bran
ex
Na
n
Cha
iel
Ar
hael
Be
ai
Sh
hua
Rap
rew
Brochos Brazil
Hey girls!!!! Yes, it’s been another week at CGI. A week of learning in a fun way and doing lots
of interesting activities!!!
I learnt a lot from you and I must say that without each one of you, Brochos Brazil wouldn’t
be the same!
Get ready for the super fabulous fun, last but not least week of camp!!!!!
This is going to be FUNNNNN!!
Love you lots! Nejomi and Batel
Color by number:
JEWISH JAMAICA!
Hey Jewish Jamaica! Cory, Noah A, Michael, Dylan, Noah B, Matisyahu, Jason, Ariel and David!
Week 5 is over- wow the weeks are flying by! We had such a FUN week; with all the water sports; including car
wash, water guns, sprinklers, making our very own bubbles (and getting our dearest counselors and friends wet
along the way!) We went bowling, we made goo with Mad Science, we watched an awesome juggling show (with
knives, apples- which we watched him eat as he juggled- fire and more.) We enjoyed all the sports we did
throughout the week and the funtropolosis trip on Thursday and so much more! We’re looking forward to the
last week at CGI, best camp ever, where we will have such a good time.
Fill the blanks of our new bunk song!
Orange _____,
_____ ice,
Beat them ____,
Beat ____ twice,
____ them high,
Beat them ___,
Jewish _______, GO, __, GO!!!
WE LOVE YOU GUYS!
Mwa! Have a good shabbos!
Batsheva and Sarah
“BANG BANG CLAP! B-BANG-B-BANG CLAP! BANG BANG CLAP B-BANG B-BANG CLAP!
WE ARE THE GREATEST WE ARE THE BEST! WE’RE GONNA PUT YOU TO THE TEST, SO FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS AND STEP
ON THE GAS, WE HAVE SPIRIT LIKE NO-ONE HAS! COS WE ARE- WE ARE SHABBAT SPAIN!
“SHABBAT SPAIN!”
Dearest Shabbat Spain, another week is already over! In this camp I feel like its Friday every day! I think
it is because time flies when you’re having fun and WOW we guys sure know how to have fun! Don’t
we???
In our bunk we have constant smiles and laughter starting from our beautiful davening every
morning where our prayers go right up to Hashem and through the day and all the awesome activities
and trips right to the last minute of the day where we go to the gym and have one last song and cheer
before we say our good byes  Girls! Next week is the last week and together we are going to make
the most of every single moment! Have a great Shabbat!
WE LOVE YOU,
Mushkie and Revital.
WHO AM I?
I love to eat salad for lunch and wear pretty skirts:
I haven’t always been in camp and have a sister who looks like me:
I recently got a haircut and like art:
I like to wear a headband and I like to act:
I love water sports and walked around on Wednesday with a red marker on my nose:
I care about my hair and I like to sing:
I love to read and I don’t live near camp at all:
I had a twin on twin day and I have dark skin:
‘
PIONEERS
WOWEEEEEE!!!! That was definitely an amazing week!!! We started off the week with
yoga and Gigi was really excited about it. We all stretched away and did some good
exercise. Leah, boy are you flexible!! We decorated really cool cups in art. They all came
out STUNNING!!!! We played a good game of kickball with Sasha‘s father, Myron!!! We
also decorated a car and then washed it off, getting ourselves all wet at the same time.
Danielle, all that water poured on you better have been fun!! The next day, Tuesday, we
went bowling and Ariella was a great bowler!!!!! All our cool names on the screen really
added to the fun!! We also had mad science, where we made goo with some interesting
ingredients and Stephanie volunteered to make some. Wednesday, we were greeted at
camp with cat counselors, and each pioneer walked around as a cat. Juliana was the first
to get a cat face!! We were so cool!!! We made yummy trifles with Maya‘s favorite
ingredient… WHIPPED CREAM!! We went to the old age home and gave some people
there a manicure!! They were all so happy! Chaya conversed very well with the women
there. We also made some really pretty necklaces and bracelets, especially Rebecca and
Tali!!! Thursday, we went to FUNTROPOLIS and that was FUN!!! Friday, we went on an
amazing trip!!! We had an AWESOME time!!! We’re so sad to say goodbye to whoever is
leaving we will really miss you!!
Love,
Rivky and Chaya
End of Summer Rewards and Presentations
Wednesday, August 1st
Camp will end at 4:30. There will be no bus route.
4:30 – BBQ for the entire family
5:30 – Campers’ Presentations
Special Video Presentation
The BBQ and Presentations will take place at camp.
We really hope you can make it to see your child
perform and to thank your child/ren’s counselor for a
wonderful summer.
Looking forward to welcoming you at 4:30.
Coloring Page
Parshas Devarim – The Talking Man
This happens, on one level, every time we open our mouths. The ancient
philosophers refer to the human being as “the speaker,” and no one has yet come up with
a better appellation for our talkative race. We do love to talk. Witness the endless selfexplaining we engage in, the perpetual conversation we feel obliged to “make,” the
quadrillions of words unleashed each day in every imaginable medium. Why this insatiable
need to put everything into words, as if nothing truly exists until it is trimmed and
stretched to fit a set of humanly emitted sounds? Because, say the chassidic masters,
there is nothing that the human being wants more than to play G-d.
G-d did it: He spoke reality into being. He said, “Let there be light!” and there was light. He
said, “Let the waters gather and the land be revealed!” and oceans and continents were
formed. But man looks at G-d’s creation and sees it as something still unformed, still
lacking definition. So we speak and speak and speak, categorizing, quantifying and
qualifying G-d’s world in an effort to give it meaning and purpose.
Of course, there are differences. G-d is infinite and omnipotent; we are finite and fallible.
G-d spoke light into being; we have been granted the power to speak that light into a
brighter, more focused luminescence—but we are just as likely to speak it into darkness.
We can verbalize the continents as countries and provinces of a productive world
community—or we can speak into them boundaries of animosity and strife.
But that’s the “partner in creation” whom G-d desired: a partner who is just as likely to run
the shop into the ground as to build it up. A free, independent partner, whose choices are
fully his own—and therefore fully his responsibility and fully his achievement. Because G-d
wanted true partners to His endeavor, not a bunch of employees and messenger boys (He
had plenty of those already when He created man—they’re called “angels”).
But G-d did even more. Not only did He subject his creation to human speechifying, He also
put His Torah—His own thoughts and desires—into humanly cognizant words, and then
invited us into the process of verbalizing His Torah.
Because if we’re His partners, we have to be in on it all. A true partner doesn’t only do his
part in the running and the development of the business; he also participates in drawing up
the
mission
statement,
the
modus
operandi,
the
rules
and
regulations.
So G-d granted the human mind and mouth a mandate not only to shape His world, but
also to participate in the formulation of the Torah—the laws, the blueprint, the “source
code” of creation.
Thus was born Devarim, the book of Words. The first to receive this mandate was Moses,
who fulfilled it so perfectly that his “contribution” became one of the five books that form
the crux of Torah. And Moses’ achievement contains the empowering seeds for all
subsequent human partners to the articulation of the divine wisdom.