DC and Boston Day Camps Visit Palmer!

A large group of children and adults pose and smile in front of a building with a colorful mural. The group is outdoors on gravel, surrounded by trees, and the atmosphere appears cheerful and relaxed.

We were delighted this week to have visitors from both of our day camps!

For the first time ever, a group of rising second and third grade chanichim (campers) from our Ramah DC Day Camp flew up to our overnight camp for Ta’am Ramah (A Taste of Ramah), for a three-day, two-night trip. They kicked off their first night at camp with a Palmer style medura (campfire), complete with songs, stories, and s’mores! The chanichim got to experience a variety of camp activities. Some highlights were the swing on the ropes course, making pita in outdoor cooking, and various projects in Omanut (Arts & Crafts).

Tzevet (staff) accompanying the chanichim shared that it was amazing to see their independence blossom over the three days. They described watching the kids walk into the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall) full of overnight campers on the first day, timid and wide eyed. By the end of their stay, they were confidently and independently navigating their way around camp.

Meanwhile, our Ramah Boston Day Camp continued our tradition and brought a group of chanichim this week for an overnight program, filled with fun at camp and a happy night of singing, story telling, and s’mores.

Before we said l’hitraot (goodbye), we were sure to snap a photo of all the chanichim and tzevet from both day camps, with our overnight camp Co-Directors Michelle Sugarman and Josh Edelglass.  It was so special to see the next generation of Palmer chanichim together!

Here are more photos:

A group of children and adults in matching white shirts sit and stand on a wooden porch, smiling and raising their hands excitedly in the air, with a wooden building and greenery in the background.A group of smiling children and two adults pose in front of a colorful mosaic mural outdoors. The kids wear casual summer clothes, and the adults wear purple shirts with backpacks. Everyone looks happy and cheerful.A group of children wearing matching white camp T-shirts stand in a circle outdoors, holding and weaving yellow string together in a teamwork activity. They appear focused and engaged.A smiling young girl and an adult man sit next to each other on an airplane. Both wear matching white camp T-shirts. The man gives a thumbs-up, and other children are seated in the background.A group of children wearing matching camp shirts sits on benches outdoors, listening to an adult standing in front of them. Tall trees and a mural in the background suggest a summer camp setting.Five young girls sit around a table covered with art supplies and printed sheets, engaged in a craft activity in a bright, well-organized classroom with shelves of materials in the background.

Categories: Director, News & Updates, Ramah Day Camp Greater Boston, Ramah Day Camp Greater DC, Ramah Day Camp Greater Washington DC
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