New activities

Hopefully, every few days, I'll post something about one or more of our exciting activities here. Today I'd like focus on two new electives.

Drama and film- a small group of campers and staff are working together on the first NAGEELA PRODUCTIONS film. They have already begun to film and from the short clips that I've seen, it should be extremely entertaining. They are learning, in particular, how to act for film, which incidentally is significantly different than acting on stage.

Aikido- About a dozen campers are learning the basics of self- defense by using your oponent's momentum against him. I beeter be careful which campers I get into trouble!

Have a fantastic Shabbat and we'll see you on Sunday!

Pictures are now on the blog!

If you look at the top of this page your eyes will undoubtedly be drawn to the flashing images of the first week and a half of Nageela 09. Click on the pictures to view them individually. Thanks to our talented media specialist, Shlomo Kay for taking and posting these pictures. A special treat is in store for all visiting parents with a video presentation that will be playing on a loop in the camp lobby all Sunday.

New poll

I've posted a new poll on the sidebar, special for parents. Please vote on it, and if you have any comments, please post them here on this post.

25,000

Congratulations to us on our 25,000th hit!

GO US!

Update

Hi there! I haven't updated this blog, because I didn't realize that parents would be checking it. As you saw in the email that we sent out when camp began, we do have some pictures posted online. You can see them by clicking here.

There has been so much happening since camp started, I'll just give a brief summary now.
The first night of camp, we surprised our campers with a welcoming carnival, with six huge carnival rides including a rock climbing wall, pirate ship and three story water slide. We also had coton candy, YUM!
On Sunday we began our league competition, and both the sports program and wilderness program are going strong.
Wednesday, we drove up to Lake George and had an amazing time at SIX FLAGS Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom.
Tonight, we had our first cookout. Each bunk had their own campfire where they roasted hotdogs, marshmallows (of course) and had an overall great time.

There's tons planned for next week, but of course the highlight is visiting day Sunday. See you then!

Mazal Tov

Mazal Tov
to longtime muffin man
Yaakov Simanowitz
on the birth of a baby girl!

Mazal Tov
to longtime CNB staff member
Yosaif Cohen
on the birth of a baby girl!

Just 1 week!

In 1 week from right now, I will be standing (or sitting, or laying down, or on my head) in Camp Nageela!
WOW!

Little Mary!

Mazal Tov
to JEP/ Nageela icon
Yehuda and Sara Maryles
upon the birth of a baby boy
this afternoon!

Just wanted to clear up a misconception over here. Some of you guys seem to be under the impression that the social all will not be usable this year.
Not true.
I spoke to rabbi shenker and he said that the social hgall is fully functional (it may not be decorated yet, but it's bigger than it was and it works).
So, yes. Soc hall is totally being used for nageela 09!

As promised... PICS!

Here we go! The first two pics are of the newly rebuilt social hall. Considerably bigger. You can also see the new stage, complete with a backstage room, it seems. Next, you can see the hallway in the new wing. Looks great! More exciting, though the picture is blurry, you can see the expanded dining room. It was getting a bit crowded. Last but not leat, the rebuilt and considerably bigger canteen! It can fit more mountain dew! Yippee! For some reason they kept that silly mouth, oh well, you can't have everything.
Thanks Sam for the pics.

The reports are in...

As today was visiting day for Nageela girls, and for some reason some Nageela guys thought this would be a good time to visit CNB... We got some reports on the new construction. The Social hall is much bigger and has a huge stage. Dining room is bigger too.
We'll post pics soon.

trips

I've been spending my time lately on a few interesting hobbies, which I will share with you at a later date so that you can make fun of me then. I the meanwhile, I have also been spending my time working out details for this summer's grand trip. A few details still need to be worked out, so check out the poll and vote on your favorite trip idea.

nageela useless fact

"Almost" is the longest word in the English language where all the letters are in order.
(Can you think of the longest Hebrew or yiddish word)

No more rats on rat island

How to get the waiters out of the computer room.

Check out this oddly enough article.

Who is he really- the fans speak...

Here are two Shaya's history submissions- I don't really uinderstand 'em, but here they are:

One day Shaya called Dell with a complaint: "The cup holder on my PC is broken. It's within the warranty period, so I'd like it replaced."
"Excuse me, sir? I don't understand. Did you say your PC has a cup holder?
"Actually, it has 2."
"Sir, Dell does not make PCs with cup holders. I'm not sure how you got yours."
"Ma'am," Shaya replied, "It even says Dell on the cup holder. Right next to the place where it says DVD."
-annonymous

My fav Shaya Hecht story involves a tractor trailer, a deflated beach ball, and two harmonicas. It was back in 99, when th'folk in Waymart PA congregated for a rally against tigerlillies. Shaya was illuminated as he should be, and he sang a song. I know, how ridiculous. Shaya Hecht singing? Never!
-submitted by Yoyosh (does anybody know who that is?)

Who is he, really?

Shaya Hecht has presented himself as a fine (cough), upstanding (ahem) and respectable (gurgle, burp, spit) Jewish boy.

However, some rumors have been spreading about his checkered past. Was he involved with an illegal goat smuggling ring? Did he once perform opera while wearing argyle socks?

Send me your Shaya's history story, and if it's good, I'll post it here on the blog. Then we can email his Mom and let her enjoy.

Yes, they will be heavily censored. Keep it fairly un-terrible.
Come on- stay away from boring old dorky stories... you can do better.

Deep Thoughts

What's another word for thesaurus?

Exciting new Teen Program

CNB this summer will feature an exciting- COMPLETELY REVAMPED teen program (age 14 and up).

The teen program will feature:

• Significantly later curfew
• Longer rest period
• Night Leagues
• And more!

Sign up now!

Getting on a plane back to mitzva city.

Mazal tov to
ARI STAWIS
On getting engaged!!!

Ok here's the info:
Monday morning
Shacharis 6:45
Bris around 7:30

Kesher Israel Congregation
2500 n. 3rd st.
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Hilarious Video clip

The NY Jets had the NFL change the date of one of their games, because it was on Yom Kippur. Check out this video about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvY98WQ5n9g

It's a new locker boy! Cool!
Bris will G-d willing be in Harrisburg. I'll post details as they become available.

The magic potion

Check out the secret to how NFL teams step up their game:

A MIX OF PIGSKINS AND PICKLE JUICE.

Happy Passover

Wishing everyone a Happy, healthy and meaningful Pesach.

T- Shirt idea

Here are two options for this year's t shirt. Please comment and let me know what you think!

MORE BIG NEWS!

Camp Nageela for Boys would like to welcome
Rabbi Moshe Stamler
AKA SHORTY
to our Head Staff for 2009!
Rabbi Stamler will be making his return- he was a counselor in Nageela for four years, way back in the day. He was also our first wilderness director, and the center of our staff team. He will be the Director of Development for Nageela this summer.He's the guy with the yellow shirt!
The tall guy in the middle with his head tilted to the side
Picture from Nageela 2001
DON'T SIT ON THE ROCKS!

NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS...

We are excited to announce the appointment of our new Assistant Head Counselor for CNB09...
SHAYA HECHT!
We appologize that we didn't pick anyone with a nickname.

We're super- pumped about Nageela 09, and yes, there is MORE BIG NEWS on the way soon!

announcement...

Almost there, almost there.
Within the next few days we should be making some pretty
X-I-ting announcements about Nageela '09
KEEP YOUR EYES GLUED TO YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN
(uhhh, kids, don't try that without parental supervision and approval)

Monkey Business

Unfortunately, William, who was hoping for a new bike, ate the afikoman too early.

Coming Soon...

Wait at your mailbox!
The NEW full season Nageela 08 DVD will be coming to you any day!
(of course it will be coming along with an application, for those of you who haven't signed up yet).

The most amazing invention ever!

It's finally here!

BIGGGG NEWS COMING

There is some big news about to break on the Camp Nageela front. Keep your eyes, ears and spleens ready!

You will hear (or at least see) it here on this blog first!

Village for sale

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE52F4RX20090317

Rumor has it Rabbi Shenker is looking for a place to play cricket. This might just work for us.

what might have changed in Egypt

Check out this 'possibly appropriate for passover' movie.

Imagine how our his