First session was one of the best yet! The chanichim had lots of fun participating in peulot with their kvutzot (groups), specialist activities like arts and crafts, drama, swimming, sports, and ivrit (hebrew).
Chanichim had many opportunities to particpate in special activities, like our "hardcore farmers" who helped out farmer John and Jane and went berry picking. Other special activities included a visit to a water park by the solelim and to a petting zoo by most kvutzot.
Also thoroughly enjoyed was our special day, which was themed "IT's coming", where the chanichim spent the day cheering for their teams and participating in fun activities to train to "fight IT" (a mysterious creature). The madaztim (CIT's) also ran a special day, themed "Around the World in 80 Days".
Camp finished of on a high note with a King Kong themed banquet night and a Magen Boys dance party.
All of the counsellors are getting really excitited for the next session, and can't wait for the campers to arrive.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Camp Kicks Off!
The first four days of machaneh have been a blast!
The campers have had lots of special activities with their kvutza (age group), including a "bunk night" dinner with their group and special extra activities after the evening programs. We've also had a medura (bonfire) with the whole camp where the campers performed songs and skits, and this evening there will be fireworks for Canada Day.
Tonight there is a special activity during the middle of the night, called "enjoyment night". The theme is "where's waldo", and the chanichim will be participating in a variety of activities to find clues to waldo's location.
The amelim and chalutzim went on their tiyul (camping trip), which was a day-trip to another spot on our lake. They canoed, did nature activities, and cooked dinner over a fire. The Bonim also just arrived back from their tiyul which was an overnight trip to another near-by lake.
The camp is full of ruach (spirit), and this session is going great so far! More updates are coming soon!
The campers have had lots of special activities with their kvutza (age group), including a "bunk night" dinner with their group and special extra activities after the evening programs. We've also had a medura (bonfire) with the whole camp where the campers performed songs and skits, and this evening there will be fireworks for Canada Day.
Tonight there is a special activity during the middle of the night, called "enjoyment night". The theme is "where's waldo", and the chanichim will be participating in a variety of activities to find clues to waldo's location.
The amelim and chalutzim went on their tiyul (camping trip), which was a day-trip to another spot on our lake. They canoed, did nature activities, and cooked dinner over a fire. The Bonim also just arrived back from their tiyul which was an overnight trip to another near-by lake.
The camp is full of ruach (spirit), and this session is going great so far! More updates are coming soon!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
UJA-Walk with Israel AND Camp Gesher!
The last few ken events were wonderfully successful, from our spring seminar at our lovely machaneh to Ofarim bowling, everyone had a blast.
But, there's still one more event before machaneh, Camp Gesher is walking in the UJA Walkathon for Israel!
Everyone of all ages is encouraged to come out, support Israel and represent Camp Gesher! We'll be meeting at the lost-children's booth in the regitstration area at Ricoh Coliseum. If you can't find us you can call us at 416-906-6433 on the day of the walk. Wear your camp t-shirts!
Our madrichim (counsellors) will also be running a booth at one of the rest stops which you can visit us at.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at gesher.ken@hotmail.com
ALSO - PM Netanyahu is speaking at the opening ceremonies, if you wish to attend the opening ceremonies you must be registered ahead of time. Only the first 5,000 walkers can attend the opening ceremonies, so make sure to be there on time if you wish to take part in this (you can still do the walk if not). You must also be pre-registed.
For more info and to register, visit http://ujawalkwithisrael.com/opening
But, there's still one more event before machaneh, Camp Gesher is walking in the UJA Walkathon for Israel!
Everyone of all ages is encouraged to come out, support Israel and represent Camp Gesher! We'll be meeting at the lost-children's booth in the regitstration area at Ricoh Coliseum. If you can't find us you can call us at 416-906-6433 on the day of the walk. Wear your camp t-shirts!
Our madrichim (counsellors) will also be running a booth at one of the rest stops which you can visit us at.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at gesher.ken@hotmail.com
ALSO - PM Netanyahu is speaking at the opening ceremonies, if you wish to attend the opening ceremonies you must be registered ahead of time. Only the first 5,000 walkers can attend the opening ceremonies, so make sure to be there on time if you wish to take part in this (you can still do the walk if not). You must also be pre-registed.
For more info and to register, visit http://ujawalkwithisrael.com/opening
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Hope you all had a wonderful purim. We have a few really exciting events coming up to let you know about.
Amelim and Chaluztim Sleepover
Saturday March 27th at 7:00pm to Sunday at 9:30am at the Habonim Congregation, 5 Glen Park ave. It's going to be a lot of fun! Dinner and breakfast will be provided. We ask that each child contribute $2 for an activity.
Laser Tag!
All chanichim grades 7 and up are challenged by their madrichim to a game of laser tag! The event will be held on March 28th at 7 pm. The cost will be $10 a person, which includes entrance and food.
Spring Seminar with Tavor
Chanichim grades 9 and up are invited to join us with camp tavor in Windsor Ontario for a fun-filled weekend. The dates are April 30- May 2nd, the permission forms and more information are attached, and can be found on the website. www.campgesher.com. Please have your forms in by the 15th of April.
Uptown Ken - Tikkun Olam Project
Details TBA
Walk with Israel
Join Camp Gesher to walk with Israel in the UJA walk on May 30th. Meeting place TBA.
Ofarim Bowling Day!!
New ofarim campers and their parents are invited to join us for a fun filled bowling activity to get to know each other before the summer on May 16th. Details TBA
Amelim and Chaluztim Sleepover
Saturday March 27th at 7:00pm to Sunday at 9:30am at the Habonim Congregation, 5 Glen Park ave. It's going to be a lot of fun! Dinner and breakfast will be provided. We ask that each child contribute $2 for an activity.
Laser Tag!
All chanichim grades 7 and up are challenged by their madrichim to a game of laser tag! The event will be held on March 28th at 7 pm. The cost will be $10 a person, which includes entrance and food.
Spring Seminar with Tavor
Chanichim grades 9 and up are invited to join us with camp tavor in Windsor Ontario for a fun-filled weekend. The dates are April 30- May 2nd, the permission forms and more information are attached, and can be found on the website. www.campgesher.com. Please have your forms in by the 15th of April.
Uptown Ken - Tikkun Olam Project
Details TBA
Walk with Israel
Join Camp Gesher to walk with Israel in the UJA walk on May 30th. Meeting place TBA.
Ofarim Bowling Day!!
New ofarim campers and their parents are invited to join us for a fun filled bowling activity to get to know each other before the summer on May 16th. Details TBA
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Gesher Ski Trip
Hello Everyone,
Here is some more information about the ski trip:
When: Sunday February 21st
Where: Horseshoe Valley (Barrie, Ontario)
Transportation: Drop off at Borochov Centre (272 Codsell ave) at 9:00am sharp, pickup at 5:30pm
Prices (includes transportation and lift ticket): ages under 16 - $40, 17 and up $50
Who: Solelim and up, unless accompanied by a parent
RSVP: To info@campgesher.com or ehmendel@gmail.com no later than Sunday Feb 14th. There will also be a permission form to fill out (it can be emailed to you).
We hope we'll be seeing you there!
Here are some pictures from Tu B'shvat.
Here is some more information about the ski trip:
When: Sunday February 21st
Where: Horseshoe Valley (Barrie, Ontario)
Transportation: Drop off at Borochov Centre (272 Codsell ave) at 9:00am sharp, pickup at 5:30pm
Prices (includes transportation and lift ticket): ages under 16 - $40, 17 and up $50
Who: Solelim and up, unless accompanied by a parent
RSVP: To info@campgesher.com or ehmendel@gmail.com no later than Sunday Feb 14th. There will also be a permission form to fill out (it can be emailed to you).
We hope we'll be seeing you there!
Here are some pictures from Tu B'shvat.
Monday, February 1, 2010
More Events Coming Up!
Hello Everyone,
Our most recent events were a blast, with 25 people at our Tu B'shvat seder and over 90 people at our joint Shabbat dinner with Habonim Congregation, everyone seemed to have a great time!
Here is an update about some events we have coming up:
Skating
Everyone of all ages is invited to join us for a skate at Ledbury Park Arena (Ledbury St. and Fairlawn Ave), this Sunday February 7th from 4-6 pm. Bring your skates and dress warmly!
Bonim/Bogrim Shabbat Dinner
All of the post-bonim and bogrim are invited to a shabbat dinner just for them, on Friday, February 12th at 8 Hillcrest Ave., at 7:00pm. Please bring a dairy dish, and RSVP to gesher.ken@hotmail.com
Ski Trip
All chanichim ages solelim and up are welcome to attend our ski trip on February 21st. It is an all day event, more information including pricing and forms will follow shortly. *Note: younger chanichim will be permitted to attend this event if they have a parent present.
Purim Carnival
Gesher will again be helping the MNJCC organize their huge annual Purim Carnival. The event is on February 28th and is for the whole family.
If you have any questions feel free to email us at gesher.ken@hotmail.com or phone the office. Hope to see you soon!
Our most recent events were a blast, with 25 people at our Tu B'shvat seder and over 90 people at our joint Shabbat dinner with Habonim Congregation, everyone seemed to have a great time!
Here is an update about some events we have coming up:
Skating
Everyone of all ages is invited to join us for a skate at Ledbury Park Arena (Ledbury St. and Fairlawn Ave), this Sunday February 7th from 4-6 pm. Bring your skates and dress warmly!
Bonim/Bogrim Shabbat Dinner
All of the post-bonim and bogrim are invited to a shabbat dinner just for them, on Friday, February 12th at 8 Hillcrest Ave., at 7:00pm. Please bring a dairy dish, and RSVP to gesher.ken@hotmail.com
Ski Trip
All chanichim ages solelim and up are welcome to attend our ski trip on February 21st. It is an all day event, more information including pricing and forms will follow shortly. *Note: younger chanichim will be permitted to attend this event if they have a parent present.
Purim Carnival
Gesher will again be helping the MNJCC organize their huge annual Purim Carnival. The event is on February 28th and is for the whole family.
If you have any questions feel free to email us at gesher.ken@hotmail.com or phone the office. Hope to see you soon!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Events for 2010
Hello Everyone,
This year the ken has been great so far, and it's only getter better in 2010! We have many excited events planned for the new year, including:
Jan 9th - Bogrim Shabbat Dinner, 8 Hillcrest ave, 6:30pm-10:30
We're going to be having a wonderful dinner together and disscusing MBI, including scholarship information, fun stories, practical advice, and answering questions. We'll also be going to a movie together afterwards, and its all FREE!
Jan 10th - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 4:00-6:00
moved to the Jan 24th
Jan 17th - Senion Ken, MNJCC, 3:00-6:00
In the first part of the activity, we will be learning about consumerism and it's role in our society. Then we will be traveling by subway to Lansdown to visit a Value Village (used clothing store) and look at alternatives to combating consumerism. Everyone is invitied to bring their used/unwanted clothing. (Solelim and up)
Jan 24th - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 4:00-6:00
We'll be learning about Jewish art around the world, and creating some of our own artwork such as morroccan henna, European mezuzahs, and other artwork
Jan 29th - Family Shabbat Dinner, 5 Glen Park Ave, 6:30
We are having a joint community Shabbat Dinner with Habonim Congregation Synagogue, meal will be provided.
Jan 31st - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 1:30-3:30
We will be holding an interactive Tu B'shvat seder, which will include parts of a tradition seder along with fun activities encourorated into it. Families are all welcome to join us at this community event.
Feb 21st - Ski trip, details TBA
Hope to see you all in the new year! Happy Holidays!
This year the ken has been great so far, and it's only getter better in 2010! We have many excited events planned for the new year, including:
Jan 9th - Bogrim Shabbat Dinner, 8 Hillcrest ave, 6:30pm-10:30
We're going to be having a wonderful dinner together and disscusing MBI, including scholarship information, fun stories, practical advice, and answering questions. We'll also be going to a movie together afterwards, and its all FREE!
Jan 10th - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 4:00-6:00
moved to the Jan 24th
Jan 17th - Senion Ken, MNJCC, 3:00-6:00
In the first part of the activity, we will be learning about consumerism and it's role in our society. Then we will be traveling by subway to Lansdown to visit a Value Village (used clothing store) and look at alternatives to combating consumerism. Everyone is invitied to bring their used/unwanted clothing. (Solelim and up)
Jan 24th - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 4:00-6:00
We'll be learning about Jewish art around the world, and creating some of our own artwork such as morroccan henna, European mezuzahs, and other artwork
Jan 29th - Family Shabbat Dinner, 5 Glen Park Ave, 6:30
We are having a joint community Shabbat Dinner with Habonim Congregation Synagogue, meal will be provided.
Jan 31st - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 1:30-3:30
We will be holding an interactive Tu B'shvat seder, which will include parts of a tradition seder along with fun activities encourorated into it. Families are all welcome to join us at this community event.
Feb 21st - Ski trip, details TBA
Hope to see you all in the new year! Happy Holidays!
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