Shalom! How are you? We’re doing well here at Machaneh Galil. This morning the bogrim (10th grade) went on tiyul (hiking) with our tiyul and ropes course specialists, Evan and Alon. They will enjoy a challenging expedition at the Delaware Water Gap, along with a bonfire and kumsits (singing songs) tonight before they come back tomorrow.
Meanwhile back at Machaneh, the chotrim (6th grade) had a crazy fun shaving cream fight, followed by a run through the sprinklers during peula schikva (morning group activity). The amelim (4th and 5th grade) had a marvelous carnival where they learned about sharing and responsibility. The kids broke into song at the conclusion of lunch and enjoyed a friendly competition cheering loudly for their shikva (age group). The tzophim had melechat yad (arts and crafts) again today. They are making wax candles and little clay figurines that will help support a charity of their choosing.
Everyone participated in sports, where we were sure to remain hydrated. The kids especially liked schiya chofshit (free swim), and it was hard to convince them to get out of the pool. This evening we are looking forward to a history lesson as we go back in time to the Roman era for our Machaneh-wide tochnit erev (evening activity). In their own version of the classical Olympics, the kids will participate in a number of challenges designed to promote team-building and a collective spirit of accomplishment.
Signing off,
Dusty and Nora
