Friday 1st August, Saturday 2nd August, Sunday 3rd August

Friday 1st August

After an early wake up, followed by 'Rabbi Time', the participants had breakfast and we began OLYMPICS DAY!!!

Olympics day was divided into two parts, full of outdoor fun activities and competitions. Between the two parts we had lunch, to refuel, mincha (afternoon prayers) and our third Challenge programme. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Olympics day - it was a real pleasure to be able to spend the day outside, in beautiful weather. There was something for everyone, with less competitive sports, team games, loads of chants and poster-making.

After four days on the campsite and loads of (often messy) activities, it had begun to look a little worse for wear, so, as is traditional on a Friday afternoon, everyone pitched in for a site clean-up. Having prepared the campsite for Shabbat, it was time to prepare ourselves! Dressed up in clean Shabbat clothes, the participants had the opportunity to take loads of pre-Shabbat photographs with all their new friends.

We welcomed Shabbat with a beautiful service, which involved plenty of singing and even some dancing! On a spiritual high from the evening service the group headed to dinner where there was plenty more singing and a delicious Shabbat meal. This was followed by more eating and more singing at the oneg. An oneg provides the opportunity to sing, play games and relax among friends on Friday night after dinner.

Shabbat 2^nd August

Shabbat on camp is always a relaxing day. Morning services are held, followed by a kiddush with cakes, biscuits and drinks. After Mussaf (the additional Shabbat service), the group had their fourth Challenge. This was followed by lunch and an extended free time, where the participants were able to chat to their leaders and each other, and have a rest.

After Seudah (the third meal of Shabbat) we had Havdalah (the closing ceremony of Shabbat), this was a really uplifting way to end Shabbat on Tribe Summer Camp as well as a real bonding experience, as participants gathered around the candle, spices and wine together.

After Shabbat the participants had time to change into comfortable clothing, in readiness for the 'Wide Game' - always a highlight of Tribe Summer Camp. They were split into teams and had to complete tasks all around the campsite. The energy was wonderful and, exhausted from all the running around, they had a great nights' sleep.

Sunday 3rd August

After breakfast, the exciting day ahead was revealed. Today at camp is known as ‘Colour War day’. Colour War is where the group are spit into groups, which are each allocated a colour. The groups dress in that colour, make chants for their colour, and take part in different games and activities against the other coloured groups. All the participants got fully into the spirit of their colour, and there was a friendly competitiveness throughout the whole activity - everyone had such a great time!

After some camp painting, all the participants, madrichim and the senior heads of camp came together for a full camp photo - something to remember the camp by, and bring back memories in years' time of all the fun.

The participants had some free time, plus a bit of cleaning up to do, before a packed evening of fun programmes. They began with a supper quiz, with loads of rounds on things like pop culture, sports, music, Israel, Judaism, geography, all accompanied by delicious food. Post-dinner, the participants had loads of fun at 'Casino Night'. We decked out a room with fun casino games like roulette and blackjack, each table manned by a madrich or madricha dressed up in smart clothes. The participants got so involved, aiming to win the most chips.

Until tomorrow,

The Tribe Team

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