We Won't Grow Up

This morning started with a hoda'ah the chanichim were not used to hearing. "Put on your pirates outfit to meet Captain Hook," is how the machaneh was awoken this morning. It was yom meyuchad with a Peter Pan theme. At hitkansut boker, we raised the flag of our pirate ship and pledged allegiance to Captain Hook.

After breakfast, the chanichim went to pirate skill where they learned valuable skills relating to pirate's vernacular, pirate's wardrobe and pirate's treasure seeking. But the pirate's dominance was short lived, as mid-way through the day Peter Pan and the Lost Boys made their appearance convincing the chanichim that looting and pillaging was not the only way. With inspiration from Wendy and Tinkerbell, they could think happy thoughts and have fun.

Other activities included a pirates vs. Lost Boys kickball game, as well as a trip to the mermaid lagoon for swimming. Nighttime brought a life-size game of Candyland as everyone was broken down into teams working towards winning as much candy as possible.

It was a fun and tiring day filled with colorful characters, new outfits for all and plenty of "Y'ar matees" to fill up a pirate ship.

B'shalom,

Josh

hoda'ah - announcement

chanichim - campers

machaneh - camp

yom meyuchad - special day

hitkansut boker - morning gathering