Summer 2016

This past shabbos was Parshas Chukas, our second shabbos in camp sports. We started off the Shabbos with a beautiful Carlebach minyan with ongoing dancing for at least 10 minutes. After davening, we went to the meal which was filled with zemirot and ruach. To cap off the night there was a great oneg with energetic dancing.

To end shabbos day we ebbed off the shabbos with a spiritual kumsitz. After Shabbos, music videos made by each Chabura were shown with the topic being Modeh Ani. This experience was made even more exciting with a surprise from Ilan Brownstein, the beatboxer on Americas Got Talent. Ilan got the whole camp up on their feet dancing into the night. It was a great Shabbos and I can’t wait for the next one!

Akiva Schuck

Camp sports started off with a bang this week. On Sunday, we had the pleasure to hear from Camp Sports Alum, Yaakov Wolff, about his role in the IDF. He emphasized that even if you are not on the front lines, you still play an integral role in the Army’s success. Each of us received a bookmark with the name of a soldier and the prayer for the Israeli soldiers. 
After Yaakov spoke, we had the opportunity to do a tremendous chesed for Tehilla bas Shoshana. Tehilla is a 3 year old girl who live in Israel and suffers from Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, requiring her to undergoes many life-saving surgeries in her short life. We sent her two Hello Kitty picture books, her favorite, filled with sticky notes from each of us relaying his wishes for a refuah shelama. No doubt that this will surely bring true happiness to young Tehilla and her family. 
The day continued with two intense league games and an exciting night activity called “Fear Factor”. We had to face their fears, such as cracking raw eggs on their head, eating a variety of spicy foods, and drinking a “delicious” smoothie made out of various different food items. 
The next day, we left for their first major trip of the summer. After lunch, the buses went to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Laserdome, a laser tag and disc golf arena. From there, we headed to the largest indoor sports complex in North America, the Nook. We played basketball, volleyball, frisbee and soccer. It was a great way to end off an amazing day.

Welcome to Camp Sports!!

My name is Gabi Kessler. I’m from Woodmere, NY. This summer will be my 5^th year in camp, my 4^th consecutive year as an Advisor and 1^st as a dorm counselor. People ask me why I keep returning to Camp Sports and never try other programs. My response always is, because Camp Sports is family; and always an amazing summer. Each summer we get an amazing group of NCSYer’s and Advisors. It is such an awesome experience getting to know such amazing people and having an incredible summer together. The learning and sports are so upbeat, intriguing, and exciting. Get ready for an amazing summer, and welcome to the Camp Sports Family.

Looking forward to meeting you all and have the “Best Summer Ever”.
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Hi, I’m Alex Selesny! I’m from West Hempstead, NY and I just started YU after being in Yeshivas Sha’alvim for a couple years. This is my 5th year with camp- second year as a counselor. I’m really looking forward to an awesome summer with all the learning, sports (especially soccer-I know, I’m in the minority- and football), dunkin donuts, and, of course, getting to get to know and hang out with the guys in camp.