By COLlive reporter
Photos by CampGanIsrael.com
Children and bochurim who spent this past summer at Camp Gan Israel in Parkville, NY, as campers and staff members, gathered on Sunday for a reunion to revisit the excitement and thrills of camp.
Held at the Beis Rikvah hall in Crown Heights, the former campers sat down to a sumptuous pizza feast followed by a beautiful rally, in which the 12 pesukim were said and favorite songs were sung.
They were then treated to a dazzling magic show after which they were each given their very own snack box. The next activity was arts & crafts, where the boys enjoyed making their very own “silly putty.”
Present were the head staff and staffers from summer 5773 (and perhaps summer 5774 as well…)
The program ended with raffles and prizes. An exclusive raffle was held for the campers who participated “Gan Yisreol Elite: Yud Shvat,” a 4 week program that helped campers prepare for the special day.
Camp Director Rabbi Yossi Futerfas thanked all the campers and staff members for joining and making the reunion the success that it was. “We looking forward to seeing you all for summer 5774,” he said.
Also present was the camp’s executive director, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov.
Registration for summer 5774 is now open at CampGanIsrael.com
I can’t wait until next year when I go 4 2 months !
Ditto to # 6.
Mendy Vail has always gone the extra mile for those campers who need a boost and some extra TLC.
Thank you!
Shmuel and Yoel Balkany – so cute!!
ari raskin!!!!! coolest person i know!!! who ever you marry is the luckiest person ever!
We love shimon Gorkin!! Best HC 2013
ARI RASKIN HOPE U COME BACK 2014
Mendy Vail – he goes way beyond to help out campers who need a little TLC
shmuel k
Wow!
Go Sroly Goldstein can’t wait to see you back
In camp this year
I spy Levi W. eating his Gluten Free Pizza
Ari your a legend. U MAKE EVERYTHING EXTRA SPECIAL!!!
U THE MAN
we love u
Camp gan yisroel NY has been my sons llife. From the moment he came home till now all he speaks about is camp! The chassidisheh staff and excitment he experianced there was a lot beyter then his previos camp experinces. Thank you rabbi f. And rabbbi shemtov
I WILL ONCE AGAIN SEND MY SON TO THE REBBES CAMP