B"H CGI Boys Division

And the Winners are...

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...EVERYONE THAT ENTERED!! That's right, Tzion, Yehudah, Eitan and Yehoshua, you have all won a Slurpee from one of the devoticated staff members of CGI just for sending in your picture of you and your Menorah!! Congratulations and Mazal Tov on this wondrous occasion!! Keep it up!

STAY TUNED!!

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Wait...some more...Yehoshua and Eitan!!

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And the winner is....

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Happy Chanukah from Counselor Saadia!!

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Happy Chanukah from Counselor Chaim!

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Happy Chanukah from Tzion and Yehudah!!

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Happy Chanukah from Head Counselor Yisroel!

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Happy Chanukah \\\\ l //// !!

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B"H
Happy Chanukah to all our campers!!
Exciting New Chanukah Contest!!!!!!!!
Take a picture lighting your Chanukah Menorah or next to a Public Chanukah Menorah and send it to us at cgisimchamonica@gmail.com or bring it in to Chabad House. Your picture will then be posted on our camp blogs.
Make sure to send picture along with name and place the picture was taken.
All entries will be entered in a raffle and one lucky camper will win a trip to 7-11 for a slurpee with a staff member!!!
Contest ends December 30 2011

Tuesday, 16th of Av

2011-08-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

The days are a dwindlin’. Tuesday, so be it. Off to Fire Station my boys. We got an inside tour of the Firehouse and their engines and before we had a chance to hop on they had to hop outta there ‘cuz they got a call. I’m serious! They got a call while we were in the station! So we detoured to a kickball match in the park. Fun game, good times. we then swim swammed in the pool as the day came to a close. Something tells me tomorrow is gonna be a full day….

Agent 113

Monday, 15th of Av

2011-08-15T16:40:00.001-07:00

Well, this is it. The FINAL week. (Waaaaaah, sniffle, sniffle L). So Monday it is, my friends. Also known as Judgment Day. As Judge Eli took his seat the proceedings began. First B.A. tried to get something past counselors B.D. and C.Y.M., but that didn’t fly. Next up was D.B. and his slurpee deal against counselor C.Y.M., but he found himself also on the wrong end of things. Not what he imagined. Later appearances included Y.C.K against the judge and his stories, M.M. and M.M. Inc. tried with Rabbi Isaac but got sent packing, Y.B. also tried his luck….hhhhhmmmmm….video evidence….quite tough. T.H. actualy got quite far! All in all, a great day in the Shmuntzes Court of Law!!! After lunch we traveled to the Simcha Monica Mountains to engage in a glorious hike of the ages!! Up and up we went, seeing the view and saying the pesukim we all knew by heart….Oh Bubby!! Hiking like never before!

Agent 113

Six Flags Magic Mountain!

2011-08-11T23:06:00.000-07:00

The Official Topsy Turvy Day Video!

2011-08-11T17:16:00.000-07:00

Kosher Scavenger Hunt in Ralphs!

2011-08-11T00:17:00.000-07:00

I scream, you scream, we all scream, for........Ice Cream!!!

2011-08-10T23:57:00.000-07:00

Topsy Turvy Day!

2011-08-10T22:43:00.000-07:00

Kids Concepts!

2011-08-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

Tisha Ba'av

2011-08-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, 10th of Av

2011-08-10T16:14:00.000-07:00

Wednesday!! Soooooooo….Topsy Turvy Day! Wow, what a new look. M.M.H. as our wonderful Head Counselor, and D.S. and Y.A. and Y. filling in as counselors. Good Times! After learning about the ins and outs of k o s h e r we had the unique, once-in-a-summer opportunity to make our very own kosher ice cream!! I forgot all the ingredients we used but I remember shaking up that bag of ice, sheesh!! And then something that hasn't happened in a while ….swimming!! That was great! But next up was something unexpected as we made a stop at Ralphs. That’s right, kosher scavenger!! We checked out all these cool kosher symbols and things and added them to our growing list of the ones we had already seen. By the time it was over I was filled out from A to Z! Not bad!

Agent 113

2011-08-10T11:08:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Yonatan and Boruch Ahdoot for being the first campers to repeat to a counselor Nous voulons Machia'h maintenant !!!

Tuesday, 9th of Av

2011-08-09T17:18:00.001-07:00

Tuesday…Tisha B’Av. Camps runs on. And on and on and on, as we made our way to….Wait a minute! How did I miss story time with Reb Sholom!? After the story of Tisha B’Av and whatnot is when we went on and on and on, as we made our way to Kid Concepts!!! So I'm running up and I’m sliding down. I’m gathering the balls and watch as they fall. I’m in the tunnel and and …on the bus. Yeah I know we had to leave some time…right? Anywhoo, after lineup there was a special video presentation by the staff. It was for topsy turvy day!! And it looks like I’ll be staying me for now. I hope I enjoy, I know you will.

Agent 113

Monday, 8th of Av

2011-08-09T17:07:00.001-07:00

Yay!! A brand new week!! Here goes. Monday found us all gearing up in a scuba outfits and submarines and getting ready for a good time. Almost… we didn’t really get dressed up and go in a submarine but we did go to the Aquarium!! Now, I've never been anywhere quite like this, it was so cool. I even got to touch some jellyfish, and starfish. Oh yeah, how could I ever ever forget this!? I touched a HUGE stingray and a whole bunch of sharks. I’m serious. That was neat. But hey, there’s more. After the scuba-divers show in the ginormous fish tank, I entered the bird cage. Yup, I got to walk right in and feed them. The best was when one of them landed on my arm to get the food. Ha ha, isn’t that fun!? Well , that’s it for Monday

as always,

Agent 113

The Amazing Aquarium!

2011-08-08T17:11:00.000-07:00

Trading the most desired......Jewish Hero Cards!

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the first camper who comes tomorrow to camp and tells any counselor

Nous voulons Machia'h maintenant

pronounced: noo vooloh mashiach mayntnoh

will receive his very own randomly selected JEWISH HERO CARD!!!!

For those who are interested this is how its written in traditional Chinese

現在我們要Moshiach

Color War! - Staff Play

2011-08-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

Color War! - Relay Races

2011-08-07T10:51:00.000-07:00

Color War! - Banners

2011-08-07T10:49:00.000-07:00

Color War! - Skits

2011-08-07T10:46:00.000-07:00

Color War! - Line up

2011-08-07T10:42:00.000-07:00

2011-08-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

Jewish Hero Cards! The newest fad in CGI!

2011-08-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

THE LOS ANGELES ZOO!!!

Thursday, 4th of Av

2011-08-04T19:49:00.000-07:00

As Thursday morning began everyone just could not wait to get in the vans for are grand trip to the zoo ! As we arrived in there we washed ate lunch, benched and headed for the animals. We had a lot of fun going from one cage to the next, animal after animal monkeys, gorillas, giraffes, seals, zebras, kangaroos, alligators, parrots, elephants, snakes and much much more! As we arrived back in camp all of a sudden in the middle of our lineup a police man said it was COLOR WAR! Red, Blue, Shamor Zachor, what’s that?? Good times, I’ll find out soon…

Agent 113

Topsy Turvy Preperation

2011-08-03T21:55:00.000-07:00

Can i have your signatue please? i want to be.............on topsy turvy day!

Chinese Auction

2011-08-03T21:30:00.000-07:00

Chinese Auction!!!!!!!!

Chinese Auction

2011-08-03T21:01:00.000-07:00

Great way to start the day!

Pretzel Guess

2011-08-03T16:16:00.001-07:00

The winner of the Pretzel Guess during today's carnival was none other than

Menachem Mendel Heidingsfeld!!

Wednesday, 3rd of Av

2011-08-03T16:15:00.001-07:00

Okay, listen up! I told you yesterday that you thought yesterday was crazy cuz the stage was all set up…well today the WHOLE ENTIRE CAMP was set up. It’s Carnival time. There was booths for “Tasting Geulah” and “Testing your aim” and some with flour and water and marshmallow fluff and chocolate chips and a maze. Oh yes and a grand, filling up until the ceiling, Castle Bounce thing!!! It was really fun. So after the carnival we traveled to do an outdoor arts-and-crafts in the park. We got the chance to hand craft our very own challah holders for challah on Shabbos. Sounds neat, right? Well I was and without wasting any time I got meself to some painting. I’m a professional you know. So long ‘til tomorrow.

Agent 113

The Weekly Poll

2011-08-03T08:52:00.000-07:00

WHO OR WHAT IS AGENT 113?

Olvera St!!

2011-08-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

Big Blue Bus!...Big Blue Bus!....Big Blue Bus!....Big Blue Bus!

The newest tree in our garden!

2011-08-02T17:06:00.000-07:00

Each time any camper comes in with a mission card filled and signed, it will find a very special place on our tree

Tuesday, 2nd of Av

2011-08-02T16:47:00.000-07:00

You thought yesterday had surprises!? Well get ready for some more BIGGER surprises today! For starters the ENTIRE stage was concealed behind the mysterious curtains. Behind it lay…we’ll get to it later J. What you need to know now is that I’m getting votes for topsy turvy day!!! And how to get all those much needed votes? Easy! Just run around the park and ask everyone you see. EVERYONE! I got so much many votes. I think I wanna be the Head Counselor…yeah… After a grand game of CGI Soccer, we drove back to Chabad. And this time nothing was covering the stage. And on it was the all magnificent, glorious, awesome, brilliant, fantastic, CGI SIMCHA MONICA 5771 CHINESE AUCTION!!! The stage had tons of colored boxes and streamers, and a pool and a crib, more boxes, hangin from the ceiling, red, blue, yellow, orange, newspapers, onions and potatoes, aluminum foil, balloons!!!! There I didn’t leave out too much, I daresay. With the entrance of our guest auctioneer Rabbi Eli, the bidding got underway at fast pace, as each bunk took their chances at outbidding the other. Many extraordinary prizes were delivered as Bunk Alef was rewarded with silly bands (oooohhh glow in the dark) , Bunk Beis toilet paper (now that can come in handy) and Bunk Gimmel a box of matzoh (aren’t they lucky). As the later rounds came and went, so did the boxes….711…bowling…pizza…GOOD TIMES!! ALWAYS!!

Agent 113

Challah Baking and Shmaryunky

2011-08-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

Hey! check this out!

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Our very own CGI farmers.....

Underwood Family Farms

2011-08-01T18:37:00.000-07:00

Our very own CGI farmers....

Monday, Rosh Chodesh Av

2011-08-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

Hey, we are back and in for some exciting new surprises. Let’s begin with the grand unveiling of the all-new, and yes, handcrafted in CGI “MISSION TREE”!! (oh I forgot to mention that I have recently been able to activate some new fonts…). Which means for you dear camper, any time you bring in a mission card filled and signed, it will get a special place on our tree. Next in line of surprises is the most exciting, amazing, shmuntzeramanish item to hit CGI….EVER! None other than, for the first time, what you have all been hoping for and dreaming of…..JEWISH HERO CARDS!!! Totally Wasome!! And now for some Monday news..it’s off to Mexico country in the form of OLEVERA STREET! After a wonderful ride on the Blig Blue Blus we landed in….WAIT A MINUTE! I almost forgot the flying evelators…that take you up to the sky…almost. There, I mentioned it. So as I was saying this street is like right out of Mexico. These tiny little shops in the overcrowded streets. It was loads of fun. And I got some cash from camp to buy some shmates and lates, which I gratefully did. Thank You! Can’t wait to come back tomorrow…

sincerely,

Agent 113

Sand Art and String Hunt

2011-07-28T19:42:00.000-07:00

Careful now......

measuring.......

Knotts Berry Farm!

2011-07-28T19:22:00.002-07:00

Can you see it?

Always gotta thank the one who gave it to you....

2011-07-28T19:22:00.001-07:00

Bowling!!!!!

2011-07-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

watch this!

Brochos Relay Race

2011-07-25T18:03:00.000-07:00

Brochos Jeopardy

2011-07-25T17:09:00.000-07:00

Escape from Golus (NOW!)

2011-07-24T11:30:00.001-07:00

Tzivos Hashem!!!

2011-07-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

Some more...

2011-07-24T11:22:00.000-07:00

Jr. Captains!

2011-07-24T11:19:00.001-07:00

BOATING!!

2011-07-24T11:11:00.000-07:00

Ummm.. who is this??

2011-07-24T11:10:00.000-07:00

I'm Ready!!

2011-07-24T11:07:00.000-07:00

THE PARK!!

2011-07-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

Pesach in July????

2011-07-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

Kidspace

2011-07-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

7/11 & The Park

2011-07-12T19:39:00.000-07:00

Week one..A Small Glimpse

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The Month of Elul to awaken our souls...
World on Wheels!!! (and let me tell you)

...maybe i should try that again...
if you vote for me as yisroel...
vote for me as bus drivers assistant (aapprroooaacchhhiiinnnggg ccclllooovvveeerrr pppaaarrrkkk!!!)
...or ball carrier...
last but definitely not least.....HEAD COUNSELOR!!!
Our next General of Tzivos Hashem!!!

2010-08-11T23:21:00.000-07:00

popsicle stick tzedoko box

you see those tables over there.....
can i please get your signature for topsy turvy day?
how about you?
hey! he's giving out signatures! everyone come!
our dear Katchke

....and more....
Cant wait to find out who won!

2010-08-11T18:45:00.000-07:00

New Camper Flag Raising!
tzedoka tzedoka tzedoka, that is what we do.....
what rank am i up to?

how did the ball get all the way up there?
more ant hills...
keeping in shape
Olvera Street!

should i get this...or that?

i'm dressed up just like Dovid!

2010-08-09T21:26:00.000-07:00

The All New........
.....you've been waiting for it.....
TZIVOS HASHEM PASSPORT!!!!!

Intense Soccer Game

and the surprise trip is......Kids Concepts!

2010-08-09T20:54:00.000-07:00

Challah Baking (fun as always)
A Little Help Can't Hurt
Dont Write On My Challah!
Cow,Cow,Cow,Cow....CHICKEN!!
So Thats Who Owns The House!
SSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMAAAAARRRRRRYYYYYUUUUUNNNNKKKKYYYY!!!!!
Mega Kickball Game!
Story Time and Shabbos Party!
Double Raffle For Shabbos
My Yummy Challah

2010-08-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

MAGIC MOUNTAIN!!!!
Bugs Bunny World

Don't Mess

Late Night!

2010-08-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

Newest addition to the Yarmulka/Kippa Club!

Crazy Juggling Trick Guy

Seperate Milk and Meat Placemats

2010-08-03T21:34:00.000-07:00

Flag Raising...
Tzedaka...
The Kosher week kosher salami!
...and An Amazing Kosher Scavenger!

Decorate your own cupcake!
first we gotta make it (duh!)

...break for some Itche Kadoozy...
...and back to decorating!

2010-08-02T21:36:00.000-07:00

LA ZOO! (in case you couln't tell)

So Cute...

2010-08-02T21:03:00.000-07:00

Cotton Candy
Find out your Jewish Birthday
Moon Bounce
Juggling show

2010-08-02T19:30:00.000-07:00

Simcha Monica Airport!

7-11 (Basics)
Havdalla
Itche Kadoozie...
...and BBQ in Rabbi Elis House!

2010-08-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

Story Time...
Funny as Usual...
Emergency Staff Meeting!!!
Huh?
Line Up In Our Chairs?!

Peek @ the Week~ Week 6 ~ August 2nd-6th

2010-08-01T17:36:00.001-07:00

2010-07-29T17:37:00.000-07:00

Top in Tzivos Hashem!!!!

Grand Kickball Game!!!
Giant man made ant farm! (i think????)

Bowling!!

2010-07-28T18:11:00.000-07:00

Bunk aleph runaway to slurpies without the H.C. permission!! Dont worry he decided the counselors can stay in camp.
Your very own mezuza case (remember, its whats inside that's important)

Kosher Salami!!!!!

2010-07-27T17:36:00.000-07:00

A little sports to warm up...
For the bean hunt!

and The Simcha Monica Fire Station!!!!

2010-07-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Knotts Berry Farm

Peek @ the Week~ Week 5 ~ July 26th-30th

2010-07-25T23:38:00.001-07:00

2010-07-23T17:08:00.000-07:00

Raking up the points in Tzivos Hashem
Our Busy H.C.

Not goodbye...See you again Soon!

Do you guys still remember why you got this?

it gets better every week! you know it you love it! SHMARYUNKY!!!!
Shabbos party with an amazing story (and a part) from Rabbi Eli

2010-07-23T01:12:00.000-07:00

Mulligans Family Fun Center!!!

2010-07-21T16:59:00.000-07:00

The Simcha Monica Game!
Shrink-a-what???

Hey! dont put that in the oven!
Oh! i get it now.....
Its a Beis Hamikdash Keychain!
Duck duck goose with a moose!

2010-07-21T16:52:00.000-07:00

Science Center!!

Is that a chemical reaction or a physical reaction?
....flight #564 clear for take off....

First General of Tzivos Hashem 5770!!!! Zev Kutzman!!!!

2010-07-19T18:23:00.000-07:00

Carnival!

The Animal Lady

A Peek @ the Week~ Week 4 ~ July 18th-23th

2010-07-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

UPDATED!!!

2010-07-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

Story Time By Rabbi Eli

Challah Baking

Rabbi Riddle and his Pets

Ceramic Chicken Napkin Holders

Shmaryunki!!!!!

2010-07-15T17:30:00.000-07:00

Adventure Plex!

2010-07-14T17:16:00.000-07:00

WATER DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-07-13T18:28:00.000-07:00

Another awsome day...
Great sunny park...

and then...................

CHINESE AUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-07-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

Campers of the week....

Aquarium of the Pacific!!!

A Peek @ the Week-Week 3 July 11th-16th

2010-07-12T11:34:00.000-07:00

2010-07-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Biggest learning class

We Want Shmaryunky!!! We Want Shmaryunky!!!

How many ducks are there?
you see that bucket?.....

2010-07-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

The Simcha Monica Pier!

LATE NIGHT!!!

Learn to tye your own tzitzis!

2010-07-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

Wednesday