Ten Tzedakah Pennies

 

What a fun filled week we had in camp! 

This weeks "Book Buddy" was “Ten Tzedakah Pennies”. We also read some other tzedaka themed books like, "The very best place for a penny" and "Quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies."

We used our fingers to count to 10, and had fun seeing where all the pennies ended up! Of course we learned that the very best place for a penny is in the Tzedaka box!

We made our very own Tzedaka boxes, and enjoyed a variety of open ended art that focused on coins, circle shapes and Tzedaka!

Working together to make our very own healthy banana Muffins!

Friendships forming

 

We enjoyed an exciting clown show, made HUGE bubbles, and enjoyed splashing in the wading pools! 

Fridays are Challah days! 

Shabbat Party and Challah baking are the best way to end our week!

Happiest 3rd Birthday Libby! 

Thank you for gifting our Gan with a new set of Alpha Bet Lacing Beads!

The very Best Place For A Penny /

 

What a fun filled week we had in camp!

 Every day was packed with smiles, laughter, and exciting adventures together.

This weeks featured book is “The Very Best Place for a Penny”. We learned how even one small act can make a big difference. 

Each morning, we build our own mini Beis Hamikdash, reminding us that every mitzvah brings us one step closer to the rebuilding of the real Beis Hamikdash.

Nothing beats outdoor water play on a sunny camp day! 

The children had a blast splashing, laughing, and enjoying the summer fun together.

  

We had so much fun watching a silly magician who amazed us with fun tricks and lots of smiles!

                                                  

He even made special balloon creations for everyone!

      

 
                 

On this weeks theme of small acts of kindness, we had so much fun decorating tzedakah boxes and learning that every small coin helps make a big difference. 

               

We had so much fun creating giant bubbles together! Everyone patiently waited for their turn to make a huge bubble, the excitement on our faces say it all.

As we welcome shabbat, we each made our own mini challahs.

We wrapped up an amazing week together with a joyful Shabbos party, embracing the beauty and warmth of Shabbos. 

Hashem is everywhere!

Camp Gan Camarillo is off to a beautiful start! This year's theme is "Book Buddies". Each week we will focus on a different Jewish book.

We welcomed our friends the first day with their very own book buddies album they will fill in throughout the summer. 

This week's featured books is "Hashem is truly everywhere".

This beautiful book showcases how we are always surrounded with Hashem's presence no matter where we are.  

As we shaped cars, and animals out of simple vegetables, we are reminded that Hashem is everywhere! In every color, shape, and part of His creation. each little veggie reminds us that the wonder of the world is truly filled with hashem!

                                                     

            

One of the amazing highlights we had this week in camp was our puppet show. Even though we could only see the puppets on stage, there was someone behind the scenes bringing each one to life. just like even if we cant see Hashem with our eyes, he is still always there.

Nothing beats the excitement of sports time! Running, laughing, and making lots of amazing fun memories.

     This week, we had a special gardening activity where we planted our very own plants! As we watched our seeds go into the soil, we learned that hashem is everywhere. In every flower, tree, and seed that grows. The beautiful world around us reminds us of Hashems kindness and the amazing life he creates each and every day.

            

In honor of Shivah Asar B’Tamuz, Rabbi Lang came to visit, and taught us about the beginning of the Three Weeks and how every mitzvah brings us closer to the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash.     

 Through hands-on activities that highlighted teamwork and unity, they discovered that when we come together with kindness and good deeds, we can make a meaningful difference.

Getting ready for Shabbos, one braid at a time! We loved braiding the challahs, adding our own special touch as we prepared to welcome the holiness and joy of Shabbos.

We ended an incredible week together with a joyful Shabbos party, celebrating the beauty and excitement of Shabbos. Wishing all our camp families a beautiful, peaceful, and uplifting Shabbos!