Day 3

Thursday 30th July:

Today was a very exciting day, as we took a trip to Wallibi World Theme Park!

We began the morning with our usual 'Shul of Rock' and breakfast, before heading out on the coach. We soon arrived, and could barely contain our excitement as we hopped off the coach. We had such an amazing time going on all the rides! Those of us that were daring enough had fun on the bigger, faster ones, whilst those who preferred something slower enjoyed the train and merry-go-round. We really enjoyed the arcades and other activities there and, whatever rides we went on, everyone had a great time!

 

 

 

 

 

When we arrived back at Peace Village, everyone had some free time to wind down after such an exciting day, as well as restock from the tuck shop, before a hot dinner.

After dinner, we started our Shabbat preparations early, with a Camp Barak Challah Bake! We all tried our best to make perfect plaits and roles whilst trying not to get the poppy seeds and flour everywhere! It was messy but so much fun!
 

 

 

 

We ended the evening with an energetic game of doge ball, which tired everyone out! We all went to bed exhausted but in great spirits after such a fun packed day!

Day 2

Wednesday 29th July:

We started the day off as we will every day of camp, with our fun and engaging tefilla service for the participants, ‘Shul of Rock’, before a yummy breakfast.

This followed with an engaging activity for the children, where they had to build their own city, including a name, flag, laws and maps! It was a great team building exercise and the kids really enjoyed getting creative, with some very interesting cities created.

 

Next up was our first Challenge session! We were all split into set groups for the duration of camp, where we will discuss various intellectual and stimulating topics, as well as carry out thought provoking activities. It's also a great way to get to know each other and the madrichim on a more personal level. Today we discussed the communal and individual aspect of prayer, and it was great to see everyone getting actively involved in the discussion.  

Lunch was followed by iClub, which is organised free time. Over the next week we’ll be having a few iClub sessions, where we get to spend time getting to know each other as well as working on a project together in our groups. Today was an energetic Zumba and football session, as well as bracelet making.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our day then continued with a fun, action packed two hour programme (tochnit), ‘Gameshow’, where we underwent a series of challenges, including a total wipeout obstacle course, million pound drop and weakest link! It was so much fun!!

 

 

Next was free time, which was a great opportunity for us to relax and buy some nosh in the tuck shop, as well as socialise with everyone in an informal environment.

In the evening we had a thrilling ‘Who-done-it’ tochnit, which involved everyone working together in teams to find out who it was. It was very exciting! What a fantastic first, full day of camp!

 

Day 1

Tuesday 28^th July

We began our journey from Toys 'R' Us to Dover, where we boarded the ferry, which was a good chance for us to stretch our legs for a bit. We had fun looking at the great views as we crossed the Channel, as well as a chance to start getting to know each other.
 

We soon arrived at Calais, and settled down on the coach again for the last bit on our journey to Belgium. When we arrived at Peace Village, we got to see the amazing facilities, including a great outdoor area! Everyone then had a chance to unpack and get settled, ready for a fun evening.

Once we had freshened up, we had fun playing some ‘get-to-know-you’ and ice-breaker games, where we got to meet madrichim, roshim and scanim, as well as each other. We took advantage of the good weather to run around outside, playing some ball games, before sitting down to a very welcomed, hot dinner.

                                                                                       

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In the evening we got camp off to a great start with an activity called 50/50, where it was girls vs boys in a fierce battle of the sexes, involving various challenges to find out the ultimate, champions. We all really enjoyed the activity, and everyone went to bed tired but excited for a fun packed, first day of camp. More to follow...