Galil Camp Traditions

Galil Camp Traditions

By Galil Campers (rising 8th graders) Group 1: On this Saturday morning, we focus on traditions. Camp is full of traditions, rituals and routines. A tradition is pre-cut bagels every Saturday morning, or steaming broccoli in a coffee mug at every meal! Another one is...
K’Far Noar Take on the Big Apple

K’Far Noar Take on the Big Apple

By Harry Evans K’Far Noar’s trip to the Big Apple brought with it a lot of fun and learning. It gave us the chance to experience the city in it’s best light at the same time as becoming confident in new surroundings and being fully committed with our actions. We...
Everyday is a New Day!

Everyday is a New Day!

By Orli Forster People often think that being a specialty counselor is boring. Repetitive. The same thing over and over again. Every. Single. Day.  This could not be farther from the truth. Technically yes, we do work in the same field each day. However, each day...
Chocolate Milk in the Water Fountains

Chocolate Milk in the Water Fountains

By Lisa David Chocolate milk in the water fountains. More Tzofim (Israeli Scouting). Better mattresses. More lake toys. A turf soccer field.  Chipwiches every day for snack.  These are just some of the notes I find when flipping through the “Director for the Day”...
The Giving Tree- A Lesson in Gratitude

The Giving Tree- A Lesson in Gratitude

By Rachel Steinberg (Reading of “The Giving Tree”) This bright green book has been on my own book shelf for as long as I can remember. It is a story that I have read over and over again because of its simple message, that of gratitude.  “The Giving Tree”...