Day 10 @ CGI Coonawarra

TUESDAY: Campers enjoyed another fun filled day in CGI. Towards the end of the day, a grand game of Escape From Russia, where campers had to run around the campsite and collect various documents to complete their freedom documents. Night Activity saw a grand Judgement Night, where campers and counsellors were given the opportunity to file a complaint against anyone they wanted to, and to bring up the matter in the CGI court, judged by YR. An enjoyable evening for all, especially the chaperones.
Stay posted for the final days of CGI Coonawarra 5774!

Day 9 @ CGI Coonawarra

Apologies for the late update; the office was experiencing technical difficulties with their internet connection. You really get to appreciate cable internet back in Melbourne when you're in this part of Australia...

Monday in Camp Gan Yisroel saw a delayed wake-up for the Primary Division, after having arriving back from yesterday's amazing Aquatic Centre trip long after the regular lights out. Campers continued enjoying the activities Coonawarra has to offer, including the Giant Swing and Rock Climbing. The "My Day My Way" Program was revamped, with a new and exciting "Mad Science" being offered by Mrs Miri Lipskier. With more than 30 participants, the campers enjoyed watching how a hardboiled egg is sucked into a bottle with a fire burning in it, as the fire attempts to draw in more oxygen. The elective was so popular, it drew in some staff members, and even some of the chaperones!

Towards the evening, a grand Night Hike Bonfire night activity was announced. Led by a staff member, campers went for a half hour hike as the sun set in on Coonawarra. Near the top of Coonawarra, campers sang Camp Songs around a campfire, and enjoyed a limited supply of roasted marshmallows. The evening ended with campers receiving a roller-coaster like ride back to camp, followed by a rather late Maariv, and a prompt lights out.