My kids LOVED Jewish Overnight Camp - CYJ. As someone who never attended overnight camp, I could never visualize what happened at camp.
Until this year, when the camp released weekly videos.
This was from week one:
HERE
And here is the one from the last week:
HERE.
Now I can see why both my kids love camp. I can't wait for them to experience camp next summer, and for me to have a window of what they experience.
Thanks CYJ for a great summer!
Showing posts with label Camp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Camp. Show all posts
Friday, August 21, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
While the kids are at camp
Dear Kids,
I hope all is well at camp. I can see that you are having a lot of fun. Swimming, arts and crafts, sports, trip day, mitzvah day and Israeli Dancing! So much fun!
I have sent emails and letters nearly daily. I have come home every day hoping for a letter from at least one of you.
But there are somethings I haven't included in the letters (and one day you will find this blog post.)
I haven't cooked one meal since you were gone. That is right, your mom, the cook and the baker has had a 3.5 week vacation (except for one batch of brownies, two batches of cold gazpacho and one salad), I haven't cooked. What a feeling that has been after 13 years of cooking meals. Of course, the fridge is bare. I have purchased fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, cream, coffee beans and cereal. We haven't starved either.
We have been to:
Otto's pizza in Brookline
Bondir in Cambridge
Ana's Taqueria in Brookline
Boacado in Wellesley
Three Squares (I went with friends)
Barcelona in Brookline (I went with friends)
Carmine's in the North End
The Biscuit in Somerville
Vinebrook Tavern in Lexington
Farmstead Table in Newton
Besito in Chestnut Hill
Sweet Green in Chestnut Hill
The Antique Table in Swampscott/Lynn
I have stayed in bed past 7 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Even if I am awake, I watch TV. In fact one weekend I watched a movie in bed, in my PJ's before breakfast. It was decadent! We have seen Jurassic World without needing a baby sitter! We watched the entire season three of HOUSE OF CARDS.
We went to the SOWA market and ate whatever we wanted, and purchased really cool things. We then ate at the food trucks (actually we ate at the same one, so we only had to stand in one line). We then came home, and watched the World Cup of Women's Soccer. And we ate dinner (lots of interesting things from the SOWA market) in front of the TV on the SOFA!
Of course, you also missed the time that the hot water heater broke, and we had to take a cold shower before the plumber could fix it.
You also missed the neighborhood BBQ, but there weren't that many kids there. You missed a Red Sox game on July 4. We went to the U2 concert in Boston without you, and had a great, great time. You missed out on my car accident (when the person in back of me rear ended me twice at a RED light).
I have only done laundry once a week, instead of my usual every other night! Of course, I had to bring out the trash cans and bring them back, since you were at camp. I had to empty the dish washer myself. Mark wasn't available to do laundry!
We missed you terribly, and we missed the daily conversation of BEST and WORST. We missed hearing Mark's trombone playing.
I am looking forward to camp pick up/visiting day. I know that you are both having a great time! You are missed, but life is a bit different without two kids.
Love,
Mom
I hope all is well at camp. I can see that you are having a lot of fun. Swimming, arts and crafts, sports, trip day, mitzvah day and Israeli Dancing! So much fun!
I have sent emails and letters nearly daily. I have come home every day hoping for a letter from at least one of you.
But there are somethings I haven't included in the letters (and one day you will find this blog post.)
I haven't cooked one meal since you were gone. That is right, your mom, the cook and the baker has had a 3.5 week vacation (except for one batch of brownies, two batches of cold gazpacho and one salad), I haven't cooked. What a feeling that has been after 13 years of cooking meals. Of course, the fridge is bare. I have purchased fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, cream, coffee beans and cereal. We haven't starved either.
We have been to:
Otto's pizza in Brookline
Bondir in Cambridge
Ana's Taqueria in Brookline
Boacado in Wellesley
Three Squares (I went with friends)
Barcelona in Brookline (I went with friends)
Carmine's in the North End
The Biscuit in Somerville
Vinebrook Tavern in Lexington
Farmstead Table in Newton
Besito in Chestnut Hill
Sweet Green in Chestnut Hill
The Antique Table in Swampscott/Lynn
I have stayed in bed past 7 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Even if I am awake, I watch TV. In fact one weekend I watched a movie in bed, in my PJ's before breakfast. It was decadent! We have seen Jurassic World without needing a baby sitter! We watched the entire season three of HOUSE OF CARDS.
We went to the SOWA market and ate whatever we wanted, and purchased really cool things. We then ate at the food trucks (actually we ate at the same one, so we only had to stand in one line). We then came home, and watched the World Cup of Women's Soccer. And we ate dinner (lots of interesting things from the SOWA market) in front of the TV on the SOFA!
Of course, you also missed the time that the hot water heater broke, and we had to take a cold shower before the plumber could fix it.
You also missed the neighborhood BBQ, but there weren't that many kids there. You missed a Red Sox game on July 4. We went to the U2 concert in Boston without you, and had a great, great time. You missed out on my car accident (when the person in back of me rear ended me twice at a RED light).
I have only done laundry once a week, instead of my usual every other night! Of course, I had to bring out the trash cans and bring them back, since you were at camp. I had to empty the dish washer myself. Mark wasn't available to do laundry!
We missed you terribly, and we missed the daily conversation of BEST and WORST. We missed hearing Mark's trombone playing.
I am looking forward to camp pick up/visiting day. I know that you are both having a great time! You are missed, but life is a bit different without two kids.
Love,
Mom
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
My Kids at Camp
Video from this week:
Week 3
Video from last week:
Week 2
Video from the first week:
Week One
As someone who did not attend overnight camp, I am thrilled that the camp started to do this on a weekly basis. While I love the weekly photographs, I get the sense of camp. I now know why my son LOVES camp! The community, the fun, the love, and because we could never see Shabbat at camp, Shabbat! What fun!
Camp came alive to me. I looked forward to the weekly videos not just to see my own children, but to feel camp. It reminded me of USY Pilgrimage to Israel, and it reminded one of my co-worker of his recent Birthright trip.
No matter what it is, Jewish Overnight Camp is a fun and safe place to be.
Week 3
Video from last week:
Week 2
Video from the first week:
Week One
As someone who did not attend overnight camp, I am thrilled that the camp started to do this on a weekly basis. While I love the weekly photographs, I get the sense of camp. I now know why my son LOVES camp! The community, the fun, the love, and because we could never see Shabbat at camp, Shabbat! What fun!
Camp came alive to me. I looked forward to the weekly videos not just to see my own children, but to feel camp. It reminded me of USY Pilgrimage to Israel, and it reminded one of my co-worker of his recent Birthright trip.
No matter what it is, Jewish Overnight Camp is a fun and safe place to be.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Camp Drop Off
Camp drop off went very well. Naomi kicked me out of her bunk after she was unpacked and was ready to explore camp. Mark was ready for Adam to leave, so we left.
First stop - Outlet Mall! Every year I go to the Merrimack Outlet Mall after CYJ drop off. I have found the Kasper Outlet to have amazing prices, wonderful staff and the clothes fit me! This year I was shocked to find out that all the Kasper Outlet stores will be closing. Kasper will be focusing on department stores. I managed to find a few dresses and shirts.
After we returned home, we realized that we could go any where for dinner. We decided to hit OTTO's pizza in Brookline. We love the unusual pizzas there, but our kids our firm cheese pizza eaters. On Wednesday night we ordered a white bean, spinach and garlic pizza. It was delicious. There were large cloves of roasted garlic all over the pizza and the white beans were wonderful. And we had enough to take home for lunch for the next day.
Thursday morning was strange. I woke up and realized that I didn't need to pack four lunches and one snack! Time saving right there. There was no need to hurry anyone along! Adam and I had our cereal, read the paper and listened to NPR, which was a treat. We usually have music playing, because our son, can get sucked into the news stories, which can cause him to be late every day.
Thursday night was a women's dinner for me at 52 Seasons, and movie night for Adam! We each had a great time.
Who knows what tonight will bring!
First stop - Outlet Mall! Every year I go to the Merrimack Outlet Mall after CYJ drop off. I have found the Kasper Outlet to have amazing prices, wonderful staff and the clothes fit me! This year I was shocked to find out that all the Kasper Outlet stores will be closing. Kasper will be focusing on department stores. I managed to find a few dresses and shirts.
After we returned home, we realized that we could go any where for dinner. We decided to hit OTTO's pizza in Brookline. We love the unusual pizzas there, but our kids our firm cheese pizza eaters. On Wednesday night we ordered a white bean, spinach and garlic pizza. It was delicious. There were large cloves of roasted garlic all over the pizza and the white beans were wonderful. And we had enough to take home for lunch for the next day.
Thursday morning was strange. I woke up and realized that I didn't need to pack four lunches and one snack! Time saving right there. There was no need to hurry anyone along! Adam and I had our cereal, read the paper and listened to NPR, which was a treat. We usually have music playing, because our son, can get sucked into the news stories, which can cause him to be late every day.
Thursday night was a women's dinner for me at 52 Seasons, and movie night for Adam! We each had a great time.
Who knows what tonight will bring!
Thursday, June 18, 2015
No Rest for the Weary
Yes, we are still on the high of the Bar Mitzvah. Yes, I am still waiting for the photographs. Yes, the thank you notes have been written. Yes, I am still reliving that great day in my head over and over again, and yes, I love when people ask me to talk about that special day. So many great things. However, as much as I could think about this forever. . . . . . life is speeding by and it hasn't stopped.
Both kids are going to sleep away camp on June 24, which means they have to be packed by then. I have been packing Mark for three summers, so I thought this would be a breeze, until I realized that Naomi has NOTHING for camp. So, during the last weeks of prep for the Bar Mitzvah, I started ordering things online (huge duffles from LL BEAN, stadium seat from LL Bean, ponchos from Amazon, pajamas from Target, ec). Shortly after that boxes were arriving, as we our centerpieces, table signs, hospitality bags. My dining room was a mess!!!!
Fast forward to June 13 . . . . Naomi and I drive to Target for a few last minute items. I had forgotten I had only purchased two sets of sheets and she needed three sets. I had forgotten a rug (which boys don't need or want). I had forgotten to purchase sunscreen (how that happened, I have no idea). So, we come home with a few massive Target bags.
On June 14, I instruct both kids to get 16 T shirts from their rooms. Mark is to leave his in the dining room and Naomi is to start a pile in the living room. Then they had to get 6 pairs of PJs, 12 sets of shorts each, etc. The piles were growing, until I asked for 16 pairs of socks. . . . . Mark only had 7 pairs of socks. Added that to the Target list. The pile was growing, and I started to label each item of clothing with a LABEL DADDY label. Added that to a new shopping list for Target.
And now this weekends Target list includes:
Mark socks
Flashlight for Mark (purchased one for Naomi, however Mark's turns out to be dead . . . . new batteries are not making it work).
Soap for Mark
Bug spray (how did I forget that one?)
disposable camera
I am sure that the list will be growing. Each of them is about 80% packed, and things are in the dining room in a HER pile and a HIS pile. I am sure I will get everything done, including a hair cut for Mark on Saturday and one for Naomi on Tuesday. I am sure there will be tears from me on June 24, and I am sure that my back will hurt on June25.
I hope the kids love the time at summer camp. They have earned it from working hard at school, from snow shoveling and from working hard for the Bar Mitzvah day.
Both kids are going to sleep away camp on June 24, which means they have to be packed by then. I have been packing Mark for three summers, so I thought this would be a breeze, until I realized that Naomi has NOTHING for camp. So, during the last weeks of prep for the Bar Mitzvah, I started ordering things online (huge duffles from LL BEAN, stadium seat from LL Bean, ponchos from Amazon, pajamas from Target, ec). Shortly after that boxes were arriving, as we our centerpieces, table signs, hospitality bags. My dining room was a mess!!!!
Fast forward to June 13 . . . . Naomi and I drive to Target for a few last minute items. I had forgotten I had only purchased two sets of sheets and she needed three sets. I had forgotten a rug (which boys don't need or want). I had forgotten to purchase sunscreen (how that happened, I have no idea). So, we come home with a few massive Target bags.
On June 14, I instruct both kids to get 16 T shirts from their rooms. Mark is to leave his in the dining room and Naomi is to start a pile in the living room. Then they had to get 6 pairs of PJs, 12 sets of shorts each, etc. The piles were growing, until I asked for 16 pairs of socks. . . . . Mark only had 7 pairs of socks. Added that to the Target list. The pile was growing, and I started to label each item of clothing with a LABEL DADDY label. Added that to a new shopping list for Target.
And now this weekends Target list includes:
Mark socks
Flashlight for Mark (purchased one for Naomi, however Mark's turns out to be dead . . . . new batteries are not making it work).
Soap for Mark
Bug spray (how did I forget that one?)
disposable camera
I am sure that the list will be growing. Each of them is about 80% packed, and things are in the dining room in a HER pile and a HIS pile. I am sure I will get everything done, including a hair cut for Mark on Saturday and one for Naomi on Tuesday. I am sure there will be tears from me on June 24, and I am sure that my back will hurt on June25.
I hope the kids love the time at summer camp. They have earned it from working hard at school, from snow shoveling and from working hard for the Bar Mitzvah day.
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