Intersession Fun!

July 23, 2024

A large group of smiling people, along with a dog, pose outdoors on a hiking trail surrounded by trees. Many are raising their hands in the air and appear joyful, enjoying a sunny day in nature.

It’s been an incredible intersession!

The fun began on Sunday afternoon; as Visiting Day ended and our guests departed, our full-summer chanichim/ot (campers) jumped into an array of fun peulot, from fun on our water toys, swinging on our Alpine Tower, painting benches, and more! That night we had medurot (campfires) around camp, with s’mores and singing.

On Monday, we started the day with our tradition of ice cream and waffles for breakfast! The smiles were large!

A boy wearing glasses, a beige hat, and a blue shirt holds a plate with waffles topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. He stands indoors with people and food tables in the background. A smiling person in a yellow shirt and black shorts holds a plate of waffles with whipped cream and fruit, and a cup of yogurt. Another person stands behind them, also holding food. They are indoors with trees visible outside. A smiling boy wearing glasses and a baseball cap holds a plate of waffles topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce in a busy cafeteria with people standing in line behind him. A smiling young woman holds a bowl of oatmeal topped with raisins and a plate of waffles with whipped cream and strawberries. She stands in a covered outdoor area with people serving food in the background.

Then, we ran all sorts of special events. Tikvah had sports and swimming and a silent disco. Tzad Aleph (A-Side) campers had cooking and other fun games in the morning, followed by a mini-golf trip in the afternoon! Magshimim and Bogrim did an exciting GPS scavenger hunt across camp in the morning, run by a team of outside specialists, and then went mini-golfing in the afternoon. (The Mag/Bog kids and tzevet really got into the ruach with festive golf attire!)

Three young men stand together under a wooden pavilion, each wearing a lanyard and giving a thumbs-up. Trees are visible in the background, and picnic tables are around them. They’re smiling and appear to be at a casual outdoor event. Seven smiling girls stand close together outdoors on a mini golf course, holding golf clubs and treats, surrounded by greenery and flowers, dressed in casual summer clothes.

A group of six teenage boys are playing mini-golf outside. One boy is about to putt while others watch; one has his arm raised in excitement. The group looks cheerful and playful on a sunny day surrounded by greenery.

Machon, meanwhile, did an all-day hike at Mt. Holyoke State Park. After the challenging hike they got to take in the gorgeous views.

Eight young women stand and kneel on a metal lookout platform, smiling and raising their arms in the air. Behind them, there are green trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky. A group of children climb a tall, narrow, metal ladder surrounded by rusted wood, with greenery visible below. One boy looks up and smiles toward the camera, while others climb behind him. Bright blue shoes are visible at the top. A group of teens and young adults rest on a hiking trail near a scenic overlook. Some sit on rocks and a bench, while others stand, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a panoramic view of the landscape in the distance.