Category: Weekly Recap 2015

Thank You for an Amazing Hillcrest 2015!

8/21/2015

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It's hard to believe it, but Hillcrest 2015 has already come to a close. This summer was another great one at Hillcrest, and we would like to take a moment to thank all of our campers and staff for making it so great.

As always, thank you to all of the families that chose Hillcrest for their children this summer! We look forward to seeing you all again in March for our Reunion and Open House and in July 2016 for another incredible Hillcrest summer!

Throughout the winter, we'll be updating this blog with news about new and exciting programs for next summer, staff profiles, and more.

Wishing you all a successful school year!

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Hillcrest 2015 - Week 6 Recap

8/11/2015

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August 3-7: Week 6 of Summer 2015

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Nursery/Kindergarten

On Monday, we had fun doing tumbles at gymnastics. Tuesday we went to Chocolate Works, and we got to dip marshmallows into a chocolate fountain. On Wednesday, we had a nice time playing at the BBQ. Our biggest trip this week was Adventureland. It was a lot of fun going on the rides.

6/7 Girls

The Pink Panthers had a blast this week! We went on a trip to Chocolate Works, where we made our own chocolate-covered snacks! We participated in soccer and newcomb at the BBQ and went on lots of rides at Adventureland with the whole camp. We're so excited for Color War next week!

8/9 Girls

This week started with Monster Mini Golf, where the campers were scared by the monsters as they golfed and played in the arcade. On Thursday, we soaked up the sun and went on a bunch of rides at Adventureland. The week ended with the Bratz being excited for Color War!

10/11 Girls

On Monday, the Powerpuff Girls went to Monster Mini-Golf and had lots of fun. The next day, we danced hip hop and learned more gymnastics tricks. We went back to the park for our weekly BBQ on Wednesday, and on Thursday, the whole camp had an amazing time going on rides at Adventureland. We ended the week learning the song for the drama show, and saying goodbye to some of the girls in our group. Overall, it was a great week and we're excited for Color War to start next week.

6/7 Boys

This week, we went to Chocolate Works and to Adventureland. Both trips were a blast!

8/9 Boys

This week commenced with an exciting trip to Monster Mini-Golf. Everyone seemed to love the monster theme and the arcade. On Tuesday, we stuck around camp, and all enjoyed our pizza lunch. On Wednesday we had our weekly BBQ, and had fun at the playground, soccer, and newcomb.Thursday was the best - Adventureland. Our campers had the most fun they've had this summer. We can't wait for Color War!

10/11 Boys

On Monday, we went to Monster Mini Gold, where we had fun playing arcade games and mini-golf in the dark. On Wednesday, we had fun at our regular activities at Valle Stream, and on Thursday, we had a lot of fun going to Adventureland. Everyone loved going on the new roller coaster called Turbulence.

Tweens

We glowed under blacklight and won some cool prizes to start off the week at Monster Mini-Golf. On Tuesday, we had a beach party at the pool, featuring some inflatable sea creatures. On Thursday, we went on exhilarating rides at Adventureland, and on Friday we explored South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Camper Quotes

What was your favorite part of the week?

Going to Adventureland - Yaron, N/K
Teen Lounge - Ethan M, 6/7 B
Swimming! -Julie, 6/7 G
Adventureland! -Aiden, 8/9 B
Adventureland -Amy, 8/9 G
The vending machines at Monster Mini Golf and the rides at Adventureland - Yoni, 10/11 B
Advenrureland was the coolest! -Ava, 10/11 G
Going on the shark. Roar! -Abby K, Tweens

What was the most exciting thing you did at camp?

Going to Chocolate Works - Matthew, N/K
Free Swim - Reed, 6/7 B
BBQ - Maayan, 6/7 G
Playing Kickball - Samuel, 8/9 B
Monster Mini Golf - Leah, 8/9 G
Adventureland - Daniel, 10/11 B
Adventureland - Alexia, 10/11G
The Monster-Mini Golf trip - Sarah M, Tweens

What are you most looking forward to next week?

Going to the Hall of Science - Daniel, N/K
Color War - Adam, 6/7 B
Going to the park - Ella, 6/7 G
Color War! -Amit, 8/9 B

Color War -Jenna, 8/9 G
Color War! -Counselor Cole, 10/11 B
The In-Camp Overnight for Color War - Natalia, 10/11
Bowling! -Lolita, Tweens

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Hillcrest 2015 - Week 5 Recap

7/31/2015

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July 27-July 31: Week 5 of Summer 2015

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Nursery/Kindergarten

The Smurfs had a fun week at camp. On Tuesday, we went to the Bronx Zoo and saw different animals, including giraffes and monkeys. On Wednesday, we had hot dogs at the BBQ and enjoyed Crazy Hat Day. On Thursday, we created beaded bracelets in art and did relay races in J/C. It was a great week for everyone.

6/7 Girls

It was an extremely hot week, but the 6/7 Girls toughed it out through it. They loved going to the Bronx Zoo - especially seeing the red panda. The next day was another successful BBQ, and gymnastics was a treat!

8/9 Girls

We started off the week with ice skating, which was a cool break from the heat. With a number of campers away at NJ Y, Tuesday was an especially relaxed day. The cookout was a hot experience, along with going to Fire Island to see the lighthouse and enjoy a nature walk.

10/11 Girls

We had so much fun showing off our skills on the ice at ice skating, and had a fun educational day at the Fire Island lighthouse. Everyone had a blast. We can't wait till next week.

Swim

Younger, tentative swimmers are becoming more accustomed to swimming in water where they can't stand. Their confidence has increased as some learned to jump in and perform freestyle and backstroke in the 9 feet deep. Other swimmers have been working on diving in and collecting coins from the bottom of the pool.

Art & Jewish Culture

In Art, we've been making plaster masks this week. In Jewish Culture, our Lower Campers became expert challah bakers, while our Upper Campers took part in an IDF training camp, learning what Israeli soldiers go through.

6/7 Boys

On Monday, the Ninja Turtles had a normal day at camp, and on Tuesday, we had a great time at the Bronx Zoo. This Wednesday was a BBQ and the boys enjoyed hot dogs. The 6/7 Boys also had a great time at gymnastics.

8/9 Boys

We started out this week with a great trip to ice skating, which was a great way to cool off on a hot day. On Tuesday, we had a great day back at camp, doing Arts and Crafts and playing in gym. We loved the BBQ at Valley Stream on Wednesday, and loved taking in the great sights from the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse on Thursday.

10/11 Boys

This was the week of the NJ Y overnight, so most of our campers were away for a large portion of the week. Those who stayed back had a great time ice skating and at the Lighthouse.

Tweens

This week, the Tween Titans loved slippin' and slidin' at the ice skating rink. They also enjoyed walking up the steps of the lighthouse on Fire Island. During part of the week, some Tween Titans were on the overnight at the NJ Y, and they had an awesome time! On Friday, the Tween Titans swung, climbed, and glided like the superheroes they are at the Alley Pond Adventure Course. They had a super week!

Drama

First I want to acknowledge the great work the groups did this past week on family day! Thank you for such a great show! We all enjoyed it very much. Fun continues in drama with "tale time" the kids were broken up in to groups of three to four, and acted out short fairytale. We acted out The three little Bears, Jack and the beanstalk, The tortoise and the hare, Goldilocks and the three little bears.

Camper Quotes

What was your favorite part of the week?

The Zoo - Maya, N/K
Gymnastics - Maayan, 6/7 Girls
I really liked the Bronx Zoo - Adam, 6/7 Boys
Being at the top of the lighthouse - Rachel, 8/9 Girls
Going on the lighthouse trip - Aden, 8/9 Boys
Ice Skating with my friends - Katie, 10/11 Girls
Going to the BBQ - Gabriel, 10/11 Boys
Hangin out at the BBQ - Sarah M, Tweens

What was the most exciting thing you did at camp?

Swimming - Rebecca, N/K
Swim! - Isabella, 6/7 Girls
Swimming without a floatie in the pool - Ben, 6/7 Boys
Going ice skating and trying to skate for the first time -Leah, 8/9 Girls
Standing at the top of the Lighthouse - Joseph, 8/9 B
The crafts and zip lining on the NJ Y Overnight -Arielle, 10/11 Girls
Ice Skating - David, 10/11 Boys
The overnight! - Myles, Tweens

What are you most looking forward to next week?

Adventureland - Noelle, N/K
Going to gymnastics again - Sophia, 6/7 Girls
Adventureland - William, 6/7 Boys
Adventureland - Grace, 8/9 Girls

Going to Adventureland - Amit, 8/9 Boys
Adventureland is going to be so much fun - Rebecca, 10/11 Girls
Adventureland - Boris, 10/11 Boys
Jet skiing on the overnight! - Reuven, Tweens

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Hillcrest 2015 - Week 4 Recap

7/28/2015

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July 20-July 24: Week 4 of Summer 2015

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Nursery/Kindergarten

On Monday we had a fun time at gymnastics. On Tuesday we went to Maggie Moos and had fun watching the cakes being decorated. And we got free ice cream! On Thursday we hung out at camp and made chocolate chip cookies! Can't wait for family day!

6/7 Girls

The Pink Panthers had an awesome fourth week! We stayed cool in camp during hot weather on Monday when we did Arts and Crafts. On Tuesday we went to Maggie Moos where learned how to make ice cream. On Thursday we practiced for Family Day! We are so excited about session 2.

8/9 Girls

The Bratz did many activities including practicing for Family Day. When we weren't practicing they were out late at Splish Splash and learning at the Jewish Culture Musuem. As the week comes the close the Uptown Bratz are prepared to sinf their hearts out in ONEG.

10/11 Girls

The PowerPuff girls had a terrific week of trips and activities. On Monday they enjoyed a late night at Splish Splash. The cookout had the girls playing several rounds of "tickle-tag" which they invented themselves. The girls soaked up some sun and knowledge at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. We topped off the week with an awesome family day.

Swim

The N/K is gaining more confidence as many of them venture into the deep end for the first time. Upper camp swimmers are learning different techniques like the whip kick and dolphin kick. Our most advanced swimmers worked on diving and lifeguarding skills.

Art & Jewish Culture

This week we are very happy to announce that we are sending home all the artwork the campers did in Session I. I know you all can't wait to see what you children have been doing and they can't wait to show you!

In Jewish Culture the upper camp braided their own individual challahs while the lower camp made some double chocolate chip cookies.

6/7 Boys

The 6/7 boys had a fun enjoyable week. All the kids are getting along great. We had a great time at Maggie Moos watching ice cream get made and then trying it.

8/9 Boys

On Monday the Justice League embarked on a late night trip to Splish Splash. The campers were given an extended period of time to go on all their favorite rides of their choice. Splish Splash is usually the favorite trip and this summer was no exception. On Tuesday we learned how to make Challah. On Thursday we enjoyed The Museum of Jewish Heritage and ate lunch in Battery Park.

10/11 Boys

This week the 10/1 boys enjoyed two great trips. On Monday the boys went on almost every ride at Splish Splash. The trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage was fun and the boys learned a lot. We have also been practicing very hard for family day.

Camper Quotes

What was your favorite part of the week?

Maggie Moros- Lucas N/K
Watching The Sound of Music- Sophia 6/7 Girls
Playing Ninja Turtles at the park- William 6/7 Boys
Splish Splash- Anastasia 8/9 Girls
Splish Splash- Ryan 8/9 Boys
Alien Invasion- Giana 10/11 Girls
Mammoth Mountain- Samuel 10/11 Boys

What was the most exciting thing you did at camp?

Playing at the barbecue- Benjamin N/K
Maggie Moos!- Brianna A 6/7 Girls
Going to Maggie Moos and eating ice cream- JoJo 6/7 Boys
Alien Invasion- Andrew 8/9 Boys
The pool- Diana 8/9 Girls
Eating lunch at the park downtown- Maria 10/11 Girls
Going to the Jewish Museum and learning about history- Jacob 10/11 Boys

What are you most looking forward to next week?

The Bronx Zoo- Noelle N/K
Going to the zoo- Ella 6/7 Girls
Going to the Bronx Zoo- Samuel 6/7 Boys
Learning how to ice skate- Shiloh 8/9 Girls

Rollerskating with everyone- Samuel 8/9 Boys
The banana boats on the overnight- Ava 10/11 Girls
The overnight- Ethan 10/11 Boys

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Hillcrest 2015 - Week 3 Recap

7/17/2015

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July 13-July 17 : Week 3 of Summer 2015

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Nursery/Kindergarten

Our group had a great week in camp. On Monday we went to gymnastics where the campers played all kinds of games. In Jewish Culture we all did Israeli Dancing with Michelle. On Tuesday we saw The Minion Movie which the kids all enjoyed. Due to the rain on Wednesday we had our hot dogs at camp and had fun there too. Overall it was a great week,

6/7 Girls

This week was so much fun! We started learning our cheer for family day and we can't wait to shake things off. On Tuesday we saw The Minion Movie and can't stop saying banana! On Thursday we learned how to tumble at gymnastics! We can't wait for next week!

8/9 Girls

This week the Bratz went to the Jones Beach Pool, the movies, Valley Stream State Park, and gymnastics. Even though we do some of these things all the time we loved doing them and had a great time.

10/11 Girls

The Powerpuff Girls started their week with a trip to the Jones Beach Pool and enjoyed their time. On Tuesday the girls went to gymnastics and learned Israeli dancing. On Wednesday the girls enjoyed watching The Minions Movie. On Thursday we visited Valley Stream State Park where the girls had a great time practicing for Family Day. We ended the week with in camp activities including Arts and Crafts, Drama and Oneg on Friday.

Swim

As camp finishes it's third week, swimmers are progressing more and more. Campers have done a variety of activities to better their skills depending on what level they are at. The younger groups work on their kicking, floating and gliding while the more advanced swimmers worked on rhythmic breathing, freestyle endurance and the backstroke. This week during free swim a group tried out water polo!

Art & Jewish Culture

In Arts and Crafts this week the Nursery/Kindergarten read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and made their own very hungry dancing caterpillars. The upper camp finished the Kandinsky and Giacommetti inspired pieces.

In Jewish Culture the upper camp learned two Israeli danced while the lower camp learned about Tikkun Olam through reading Ms Rumpus. They each made their own lupine gardens to make the world a more beautiful place!

6/7 Boys

Monday the boys had a normal day at camp. Tuesday the boys went to see The Minions Movie. Wednesday we had the bbq at camp because of the weather. Thursday we tumbled at gymnastics and Friday was oneg. We had an awesome week.

8/9 Boys

We started the week off with an exciting trip to the Jones Beach Pool. The kids were glad to have the chance to swim together outside of camp. We spent Tuesday in camp and went to the park. Wednesday was a bit different because of the weather we went to see the Minion Movie rather then go to the cookout. We also practiced for Family Day which went really well...watch out! Thursday we made up for not going to cookout by going to Valley Stream State Park. We had a great soccer game!

10/11 Boys

This week our group went on a couple of trips. Monday we went to the Jones Beach Pool. The group had fun swimming outside on a hot day. On Wednesday we got to see Minions. The group enjoyed the movie and that was a great back up plan for a cookout. On Thursday we went to Valley Stream and go to play in the park.

Tweens

On Monday we swam at Jones Beach Pool. On Tuesday we watched part of The Sound of Music while munching on popcorn in Drama and learned some groovy Israeli dances in Jewish Culture. Wednesday because of the rain we went to go see Minions. Thursday we got to go to Valley Stream State Park and on Friday we went on our kayaking adventure.

Drama

Week three in drama class was turned into a movie theater for some classes, we are starting to get ready for our drama show in week eight. We played "clay lump" with some of the other classes, this is a drama game where kids use a piece of imaginary clay to mold anything their imagination lets them, and the audience gets to guess what the item is. We also played "walk through" which is a game using your imagination, each child leads us through a place of his or her choice and guides us through the walk, pointing out, describing and educating us about the things we are "looking at". We visited some cool places in our imagination, and took lots of "pictures". Please ask your kids to play this game at home, you will learn a lot from them. Have a pleasant weekend.

Camper Quotes

What was your favorite part of the week?

Swimming- Maya N /K
Swimming- Maayan 6/7 Girls
Having free swim with Rob-Jonah 6/7 Boys
Jones Beach Pool- Elinor 8/9 Girls
Playing Soccer @ Valley Stream- Zachary 8/9 Boys
The Minions Movie- Katie 10/11 Girls
Jones Beach-Yoni 10/11 Boys
Kayaking- Mayan Tweens

What was the most exciting thing you did at camp?

Snack at the end of the day-Yaron N/K
Going on Trips- Ella 6/7 Girls
Having fun in the pool with Steve-Avery 6/7 B
Going to the Jones Beach Pool- Leah 8/9 Girls
Playing Kickball-Samuel 8/9 Boys
Jones Beach Pool was awesome- Sarah 10/11 Girls
Jones Beach Pool- Daniel 10/11 Boys
Outdoor swimming at Jones Beach Pool- Arielle Tweens

What are you most looking forward to next week?

Going to Maggie Moos-Aiden N/K
Arts and crafts- Julia 6/7 Girls
Gymnastics-Reed 6/7 Boys
The bbq @ Valley Stream- Diana 8/9 Girls

Family Day- Joseph 8/9 Boys
The Lazy River @ Splish Splash- Sarah 10/11 Girls
Splish Splash- Boris 10/11 Boys
Late night Splish Splash- Jeremy Tweens

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Hillcrest 2015 - Week 2 Recap

7/10/2015

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July 6 - July 10: Week 2 of Summer 2015

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Nursery/Kindergarten

This week we started Gymnastics where we did tumbles. On Tuesday we went to the Alley Pond Environmental Center. The animals we saw were a turtle, rabbit, and a bird. Afterwards we went on a nature walk. We were so excited to go on our second BBQ where we had hamburgers and played in the sandbox

6/7 Girls

This week started out with a calm Monday with some time at the playground. Tuesday was a fascinating trip to Alley Pond Environmental Center the girls loved petting the animals-especially the bunny! It was also their first week at Gymnastics and they still can't stop talking about it!

8/9 Girls

On Monday we went on trip to the Bronx Zoo where the girls saw animals from all over the world. On Tuesday the girls stayed at camp and had Arts and Crafts and Drama. On Wednesday all the girls were smiling for Picture Day! On Thursday we went to Rye Playland and had the best day EVER! On Friday we went to gymnastics for the first time this summer.

10/11 Girls

On Monday we went to the Bronx Zoo and saw giraffes, tigers, and baby gorillas. Everyone had a blast seeing all the animals and learning more about wildlife. The highlight of the week was Rye Playland where everyone had a great time going on all the different rides.

Swim

With everyone now understanding what swim group they are assigned to this week we were able to teach everyone to their level. Also this week everyone learned about the buddy system.

Art & Jewish Culture

This week in Arts and Crafts the lower camp worked on the tropical bird collages, made beaded snakes, and decorated scratch art door hangers. The upper camp continued working on their Kandinsky and Giacommetti inspired pieces and also designed beaded necklaces and bracelets.

In Jewish Culture this week everyone started to learn Israeli dances.

6/7 Boys

This week we went to Alley Pond Environmental Center. We played home base games and went to teen lounge and we also loved swimming! For an added bonus we got to go under the sprinklers!

8/9 Boys

Starting off this week we went to the Bronx Zoo. The kids had a great time looking at cool exhibits like the World of Reptiles and the Wild Asia Monorail. On Tuesday we had a great day in camp filled with Arts and Crafts and games in the gym. On Wednesday we went to the cookout and had a fun day outdoors. On Thursday we went to Rye where the kids had great time going on the rides and roller coasters. What a great second week of camp.

10/11 Boys

Monday we went to the Bronx Zoo where we got to see many animals like lions, deer, and frogs. Tuesday we were in camp and we had our first Crossfit class. Wednesday we went to the barbecue where we smiled for Picture Day! Thursday we went to Rye Playland where the kids loved the Dragon Coaster.

Tweens

This week the campers started Hip Hop and Crossfit where the girls played twister and danced and the boys tested their strength., On Thursday we had and awesome time at Rye Playland on all the awesome rides. Friday was amazing as we got to learn how to do the trapeze at iFly.

Gym

This past week the lower camp enjoyed activitied of Freeze Tag, Kickball and Pindown. The upper camp played basketball, kickball, and handball. At Valley Stream we played soccer and volleyball/

Drama

This week in drama we reviewed what we learned last week, we went into more detail about the elements that are involved in a drama and we were able to use the new tools we learned to play some cool games. For example we played " who are you?" Which is a game where all the kids get into character with imaginary dress up and they walk around the stage talking and acting like their particular character, introducing themselves and shaking hands. With the younger kids we played " The invisible pocket" each child reaches into his or her own imaginary pocket and takes out something that everyone in the group can use... The kids used great imagination and were able to come with some really neat stuff like bubbles, toothbrushes, beachballs and sunglasses. Way to go team drama!

Camper Quotes

What was your favorite part of the week?

I liked when we went to Alley Pond- Daniel N/K
The trips they were fun- Isabelle 6/7 Girls
My favorite parts was the trip!- Noah 6/7 G
Rye Playland- Even Miller 8/9 Girls
The spinny rides at Rye- Tyler 8/9 Boys
Rye Playland, we went on crazy rides- Maria 10/11 Girls
I lked Rye PLayland- Sam 10/11 Boys
I liked Rye Playland alot, riding on the different rides and Roller Coasters- Sivana Tweens

What was the most exciting thing you did at camp?

Going to the park- Devon N/K
Art!- Esther 6/7 Girls
Alley Pond Environmental Center!- Jonah 6/7 B
Rye Playland- Ana 8/9 Girls
The Thunderbolt at Rye- Adam 8/9 Boys
Going to Ry PLayland because I was with my friends- Samara 10/11 Girls
Going on the Boat Ride at Rye- Daniel 10/11 Boys
I loved the Crazy Mouse ride at Rye Playland it was awesome- Lolita Tweens

What are you most looking forward to next week?

The movie- Yaron N/K
Swimming- Sarah 6/7 Girls
Petting the rabbit- Adam 6/7 G
Going to Arty- Nicole 8/9 Girls

Going to the Jones Beach Pool- Ander 8/9 Boys
Gymnastics and swimming at the Jones Beach Pool- Natalia 10/11 Girls
I am excited to go to Jones Beach pool- Elliot 10/ 11 Boys
I am really looking forward to going to the Jones Beach pool. It is so much fun- Abby Kogan, Tweens

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Hillcrest 2015 - Week 1 Recap

7/3/2015

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June 29 - July 3: Week 1 of Summer 2015

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Nursery/Kindergarten

The Smurfs had a great first week at camp. Our first trip was to Pump It Up, where we went through bounce houses and did obstacle courses. Wednesday was barbecue day and we played in the playground and had hot dogs for lunch. We painted in arts and crafts and acted out different emotions in drama.

6/7 Girls

We had a great week!! In Arts and Crafts we learned about primary and secondary colors and made designs for our underwater collage. In Jewish Heritage we sang songs and made our own mezuzot. We had tons of fun at Pump It Up and made lots of friends.

8/9 Girls

The first week of camp started with the campers seeing "Inside/Out" and spent most of the week getting to know each other. BBQ day was spent scarfing down hot dogs and watermelon. The group ended the week with enjoying themselves at Mini-Golf and the batting cages.

10/11 Girls

Our first week of camp was a lot of fun! On Monday we went to the movies and saw "Inside Out" which the girls really enjoyed. On Tuesday in Jewish Culture, the Powerpuff Girls exercised their team building skills to build the Gates of Jerusalem. After the weekly cookout on Wednesday, the girls had some friendly competition with the 10/11 boys in a game of 20 Questions, Pictionary, and Trivial Pursuit-they were victorious!

Gym

The summer has begun with campers taking part in many activities. The upper camp has played games of volleyball and basketball. The lower camp has been involved in games of kickball and pindown.

Art & Jewish Culture

In arts and crafts this week the lower camp learned about primary colors and experimented with color mixing. The 8/9s made Kandinsky inspired Crayon resist paintings, while the 10/11's and tweens made Giacommetti inspired figurines.

In Jewish Culture the lower camp decorated their own mezuzot and learned three new songs in Hebrew. The upper camp built the seven gates surrounding Jerusalem in Lego and connecting them to form the walls of the city.

6/7 Boys

The 6/7 boys got off to a great start for their first week of camp! They absolutely loved going to the pool for free swim. They were eager to learn ow to play kickball in gym an d also enjoyed painting in arts and crafts. They couldn't wait to play at Valley Stream State Park and have their first barbecue together. The highlight of the week was their trip to Pump It Up. They loved running and jumping in the bouncy houses.

8/9 Boys

During the first week of camp the "Justice League" took part in various activities. We started out with an ice break formally known as "The Name Game." This game helped all of the kids introduce themselves and learn everyone's name. We then went to the movies where we saw "Inside Out" which everybody enjoyed. On Wednesday we participated in various athletic activities and lunched on some hot dogs at the first cookout. The boys chose between soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball. On Thursday we headed down to the Five Towns for their awesome batting cages and mini-golf. The kids had an opportunity to break out their swings and compete in 18 holes of Mini-Golf. Next week we get to go to the Bronx Zoo and Rye Playland.

10/11 Boys

The first week of camp was full of excitement since everyone go to see old friends and make new ones. The Hey Arnold's had a lot of fun on both trips this week. In camp, the Hey Arnold's had a blast playing pin down in the gym.

Tweens

The first day of camp, we told campers our group name -Tween Titans- and off we were! We saw the movie "Inside Out" and the next day we had a fun day at camp. Our group loved swimming twice, arts and crafts, drama, Jewish Culture and Gym. Then on Wednesday our barbecue was awesome- we played soccer, softball, newcomb, and chilled out at the playground! Thursday we went to the mini-golf/batting cages trip. The Tween Titans have some mighty swings! On Friday we went off to Madison Square Garden: We hope to bring the NY Knicks good luck this year. Does the fun EVER end?

Swim

This week the swim staff evaluated the campers skills in the swim area. Each child in the upper camp was put into one of three swim group and instruction began. Campers did a variety of drills ranging from dunking ones head and blowing bubbles to doing laps and working on kicking technique. The lower camp enjoyed getting used to the pool and jumping in.

Drama

This week in drama we defined Drama, played ice breaker games to get to know each other, and got to know the things that represent who we are. The kids enjoyed playing a game called “A great wind blows.” The most favorite of all games was “Two truths and one lie” where using a “poker face” or a straight face, the kids told the group three pieces of information, and the kids had to guess what part if that information was a lie. We are so excited to work with such enthusiastic children and look forward to our big production at the end of the summer. Stay tuned for next week’s blog from our Drama class.

Camper Quotes

What was your favorite part of the week?

I love swimming-Aiden N/K
Going to swim because I love free swim-Briana K 6/7 Girls
Pump It Up! I liked playing in the bouncy castles.- William 6/7 Boys
Going into the pool- Nicole 8/9 Girls
Playing Volleyball with my friends at the barbecue-Lucas
8/9 Boys
I like swimming. It's the first time I've ever been in a pool. -Leah 10/11 Girls
Going to Mini-Golf and the Batting Cages-Yonatan
10/11 Boys
The tour of Madison Square Garden-boo-ya!-Arielle Tweens

What was the most exciting thing you did at camp?

Pump it up was awesome!-Julianna N/K
Arts and Crafts because we got to mix colors- Sarah
6/7 Girls
I had fun at gym and free swim-Ethan B 6/7 Boys
Went to the movies-Shiloh 8/9 Girls
Stopping the other team from scoring the game winning goal in soccer- Ryan 8/9 Boys
Hanging out with my friends at swim- Alexia 10/11 Girls
Seeing "Inside Out"-Osher 10/11 Boys
Free swim was the best!!!-Lolita Tweens

What are you most looking forward to next week?

I can't wait to do more arts and crafts-Maya N/K
Swimming, because it's fun-Brianna A 6/7 Girls
I am looking forward to the next trip- Dimitrios 6/7 Boys
Seeing the animals at the zoo- Julia 8/9 Girls

Going to Rye with all my new friends-Cameron 8/9 Boys
I'm most excited to go to Rye Playland-Samara 10/11 Girls
I am very excited for pizza- Samuel 10/11/ Boys
I am looking forward to i-Fly-Reuven Tweens

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