A Typical Day

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  Morning

  Wake Up
  השכמה
  Hashkama

  Wake Up
  השכמה
  Hashkama

  Campers wake to music each morning. Live-in Counselors assist campers as needed, in getting ready to greet a new day.

  Flag Raising
  התכנסות בוקר
  Hitkansut Boker

  Flag Raising
  התכנסות בוקר
  Hitkansut Boker

  This is the first all-camp event of the day. Campers also participate in our useful Hebrew ( Ivrit Shimushit ) skit every morning.

  Breakfast
  ארוחת בוקר
  Aruchat Boker

  Breakfast
  ארוחת בוקר
  Aruchat Boker

  Daily Jobs
  עבודה
  Avodah

  Daily Jobs
  עבודה
  Avodah

  Galil is based on the kibbutz in Israel and avoda is an integral part of that experience. Each camper chooses a work project at the beginning of each session of camp.

  Cabin Cleanup
  ניקיון צריף
  Nikayon Tzrif

  Cabin Cleanup
  ניקיון צריף
  Nikayon Tzrif

  Each day the campers return to their cabins to clean before starting the rest of the day.

  Age Group Activity
  פעילות שכבה
  Peulat Shicvah

  Age Group Activity
  פעילות שכבה
  Peulat Shicvah

  A daily age-group activity. This time is used either for games, learning, or group building and community activities.

  Instructional Swim
  שחייה לימודית
  Schiyah Limudit

  Instructional Swim
  שחייה לימודית
  Schiyah Limudit

  Instructional swim is mandatory for all campers through Sayarim (rising 7th graders). Each age group has the pool to themselves during instructional swim.

  Sports
  זמן ספורט
  Zman Sport

  Sports
  זמן ספורט
  Zman Sport

  Campers choose their sport on a weekly basis. We offer a variety of options including soccer, ultimate frisbee, basketball, swimming, track, volleyball, football, aerobics, and yoga.
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  Afternoon

  Shower Time
  רחצה
  Rachatzah

  Shower Time
  רחצה
  Rachatzah

  This time is set aside for campers to shower or clean up after sports, but before lunch.

  Lunch
  ארוחת צהריים
  Aruchat Tzoharayim

  Lunch
  ארוחת צהריים
  Aruchat Tzoharayim

  Rest Time
  מנוחה
  Menucha

  Rest Time
  מנוחה
  Menucha

  Campers relax in their bunks and take time to read and write their mail. Other typical activities include practicing musical instruments, playing sports or cards, and reading.

  Age Group Activity
  peulat shikvah

  Age Group Activity
  peulat shikvah

  Same as peulat shikvah aleph -- an activity run for each individual age group each day.

  Free Swim
  שחייה חופשית
  Schiyah Chofsheet

  Free Swim
  שחייה חופשית
  Schiyah Chofsheet

  A very popular part of hot summer days!

  Snack Time
  כיבוד
  Kibud

  Snack Time
  כיבוד
  Kibud

  Specialty Playshops
  סדנאות
  Sadnaot

  Specialty Playshops
  סדנאות
  Sadnaot

  Sadnaot are an opportunity for campers to focus on an area of interest. Workshops include Hebrew, nature, ropes course, sports, arts and crafts, Israeli dancing, Israeli culture, and more. Activities are led by specialists.

  Electives
  חוגים
  Chugim

  Electives
  חוגים
  Chugim

  At the start of each session campers choose their chug . Chugim vary each year. Past activities have included soapstone carving, ultimate frisbee, arts and crafts, music appreciation, and yoga.
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  Evening

  Song Session & Flag Lowering
  שירה ו׳התכנסות ערב
  Shira v’Hitkansut Erev

  Song Session & Flag Lowering
  שירה ו׳התכנסות ערב
  Shira v’Hitkansut Erev

  We gather around the flagpole again to lower our flags. During shira we teach camp songs in Hebrew and English. Campers who already know the songs help teach new campers.

  Dinner
  ארוחת ערב
  Aruchat Erev

  Dinner
  ארוחת ערב
  Aruchat Erev

  Free Time
  חופש
  Chofesh

  Free Time
  חופש
  Chofesh

  Evening Program
  תוכנית ערב
  Tochnit Erev

  Evening Program
  תוכנית ערב
  Tochnit Erev

  This activity is either with the whole camp or by age group. Every evening is different and can be anything from a camp-wide game of capture the flag or themed party to a quiet, reflective small group activity.

  Lights Out
  לילה טוב
  Lyla Tov

  Lights Out
  לילה טוב
  Lyla Tov

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  Special Shabbat Activities

  Kabbalat Shabbat
  קבלת שבת
  Welcoming Shabbat

  Kabbalat Shabbat
  קבלת שבת
  Welcoming Shabbat

  Each age group ( shikvah ) performs a song and dance. The entire camp sings songs about Shabbat and peace before heading to a special dinner.

  Oneg
  עונג שבת
  Friday Night Delight

  Oneg
  עונג שבת
  Friday Night Delight

  Each week a different shikvah has the chance to write, star in, create the costumes and sets for, and direct a skit for the camp.

  Israeli Folk Dancing
  ריקודי עם
  Rikkudei Am

  Israeli Folk Dancing
  ריקודי עם
  Rikkudei Am

  Shabbat Electives
  חוגים רציניים
  Chugim Ritzinim

  Shabbat Electives
  חוגים רציניים
  Chugim Ritzinim

  Our Shabbat schedule ( seder yom ) is relaxed. Campers can choose a chug that is different than the one they usually participate in. Shabbat Chugim are usually more reflective and connected to nature.

  Musicale

  Musicale

  A fantastic opportunity for campers to share their musical and poetic abilities in a supportive environment. Campers usually play their instruments, sing, or read poems during this time.

  Shabbat Closing Ritual
  הבדלה
  Havdalah

  Shabbat Closing Ritual
  הבדלה
  Havdalah

  The entire camp comes together to sing the prayers and listen to relaxing music under the stars.

  Bonfire
  מדורה
  Medurah

  Bonfire
  מדורה
  Medurah

  Another opportunity for campers to showcase their talents in comedy, skits, and dancing. Led by our oldest campers, everyone has the opportunity to be a part of the experience.