Camp Gan Israel of Ottawa, which has been going for over 30 years, has always used innovative ways to teach Yiddishkeit to its campers.
This year, for the first time, they are using the “Grow with CGI” theme of planting seeds in a garden which links to the concept of ‘Bosi Legani’ and a Jewish person’s mission in the world.
“It amazing to see the impact it is having on the campers,” says camp co-director Mrs. Mussia Caytak (nee Sirota).
In the first week of camp, campers enjoyed activities connected with inspecting the soil before planting the seeds which tie in with ideas of Jewish identity.
The coming weeks will see the campers sprinkle the seeds, water them, place in the sunlight and then enjoy their garden as they learn about serving Hashem with joy, kosher and Ahavas Yisroel.
The camp is having a successful year due to the hard work and professional effort of its staff comprised of Lubavitch seminary and high school girls who have teamed up with some local high school girls.
In addition to the gardening theme, campers enjoy professional swimming lessons, mad science, tennis, crafts, sports, martial arts and music.
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That’s such a cute theme.
Who thought of it?
Hmm who else could it be hody
Go Chaya Mushka Karp 🙂 🙂
GOOO SHIRA!!!!!
Guess who…:p
awk turtle/turkey/palm tree!!! 😛 <3
I DEF AGREE 🙂 🙂 🙂
If you talk fast paced, do you play tennis better?? Your new room is waiting for you:)
-Sephardi dance partner
GO CHAYA MUSHKA WOLOWIK!!!!!!!
WE LOVE AND MISS U BACK HERE IN CALI!!!!!!!!!!
UR THE BEST COUNSELOR EVER!!!
LOVE ROCHEL
Go Mushky caytak!!!!!! Best hc ever!!!!!!!! We love u!!!! U are awesome!!’ Get some sleep u deserve it. Keep up the good work!!! Can’t wait for shiur tmrw morning!!
Thank you for giving us the best opportunity, the best summer and the best experience ever!
Your dear counslers
Amazing camp:)
Looks like they have tons of amazing activities:)
Awesomest co ever!!!!!!!!
Estee is the best Co ever!
SF
Its the best camp ever!
missing u here!
<3: uncle pinchy, yachtzel, pinchas, sheifeleh, and maryashe
loos like a great camp
Goo shira Friedman!!!
Guess who..
I MISS THIS CAMP!!!!!!!!!! it’s really an amazing job you do…..kol hakavod and keep it up!!!
goo estee hanokaa
esther forma
CHAYA MUSHKA WOLOWIK!!!!!!!!!
-uncle pinchy and co.
GO ESTHER TITELBAUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ELKS
The best camp ever
I spy chaya mushka glaser
Go yehudis!!!! Go Shira!!!!
Looks Like fun!
Go estee
Chanie and Mushka Mendelsohn, you look like you’re having so much fun!!! Looking for Melli in the pictures, but I’m not sure if it’s him!! Love and kisses from Bubby Mendelsohn in Florida!!
You’re definitely making the Rebbe proud
.. spreading light to the dark corners.
Keep it up!
Love your friend from way back 🙂
Go shira friedman and estee hanoka! 🙂
Davening Daisies is totally the best bunk , especially cuz of their amazing counselors, Yehudis Raices and chaya Karp.
U guys are amazing!
Yehudis raices!!!!
Missing you over here 🙁
AWESOMEST COUNSLERS IN CALI!!!!
i c chaya mushka wolowik!!!!
the best counsler ever!!!!!!!
-guess who?
The bestest funkiest bunk in the world!! Go davening daisies!!!!
I also spy my niece, chaya mushka karp
CHAYA MUSHKA KARP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking good blc!! Didn’t know you could play tennis!
Love a couch dwelling member (magnets)
Love the counslers
looking good estee!!!!!
keep it up!
You are the best camp in the whole world! Mussia Caytak, you rock! Esther Litzman, Bracha Leah Caytak, Chaya Mushka Glaser, Chaya Mushka Wolovik, Chaya Mushka Karp, Estee Hanoka, Shira Friedman, Yehudis Raices, Esther Teitelbaum, Elina Dachevski…..you rock!!! My daughter enjoyed the first week of camp so much, you have changed her life, and you have changed my families life. We are now considering to keep Shabbos and get two set of dishes in our kitchen, and I am considering covering my hair. My husband is still having a hard time, but hopefull y by the end of camp, he… Read more »