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It is safe to say that the worst part of camp is having to go home at the end of
the summer. For the past two months, you’ve called this place your home.
You’ve made countless friends that you may even call your family. You’ve had a
blast doing all of your activities. You’ve made unforgettable memories that will
last you a lifetime. While the worst part of camp is having to go home at the
end of the summer, the best part of camp is knowing that you get to come back
next year, and do it all over again. Hannah/Levi, you’ll have a blast in CLC next
year! Good luck! For everyone else, see you next summer!
In this last edition of News@NJW, we discuss the events and activities that our
reporters experienced in the last few weeks of camp!
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Faces Around
Camp
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Activities
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Activities Cont.
67
Camp Life
8
Camp Mom
9
Poetry
Corner
10
Fun Stuff
11
Have a Hoot!
On Tuesday, Hannah and Levi went on their mystery trip to Have a Hoot! We
all had a great time! At the trip, there was a ropes course, a rock wall, and laser
tag! You could choose between any of those three activities to do. I did the
ropes course. It was a lot of fun. When I went up the ladder, I was pretty nervous. Eventually, I started having a great time! You can also go on the jungle gym.
It was huge. It was a lot of fun. On the jungle gym, you can play tag, play with
ball shooters, jump on trampolines, etc. Have a Hoot was a lot of fun!
-Ayva, Hannah
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Emma from Hannah was
eager to interview her DH
because she wanted to make
sure that everyone in camp
knew who she was.
Q: What is your favorite
part about being a DH?
A: Unlike when I was a regular
counselor, I get to hang out
with and get to know all of the
campers in my division. And, I
get to lead some really fun activities that I love to do.
Q: What is your favorite
breakfast meal at camp?
A: Just cereal.
Q: What is your favorite
Hannah cheer?
A: “When You Get Older.”
Q: If you could work at
any Skyland shop, which
one would you work at?
A: I’d probably work at
Cooking because it tastes so
good!
Q: What’s your favorite
thing about NJW?
A: I like everything about
NJW. It’s such a great camp
and it’s so much fun here. I
had so much fun here for
so many years and it’s full
of spirit.
Thanks, Arielle!
Janet
Eden from Abi wanted to interview Janet from the Main
Admin to learn more about
her job!
Q: What do you do in the
Main Admin?
A: I oversee a lot of the business aspects in camp.
Q: What is your favorite
meal at camp?
A: BBQ!
Q: How hard is it to
work in Main Admin?
A: Like every other staff
member, we have a lot to
do and we have a lot that
we have to know about. So,
it is fun and we learn a lot,
but there are challenges
too.
Q: What do you do in your free
time at camp?
A: I like to walk around camp.
Q: How many years
have you been at camp?
A: This is my 16th summer
on staff, and I was here for
3 summers as a camper.
Thanks, Janet!
Q: What college did you go to?
A: University of Pennsylvania.
Jodi
Alex from Dan traveled to visit
Jodi from Den to learn more
about his favorite activity.
Q: How long have you been
working at Den?
A: 5 summers.
Q: What is your favorite project that you’ve ever done?
A: Stuffing and braiding tights to
make chalah.
Q: How long does it take
to find your materials?
A: All year! I save boxes and
magazines throughout the
school year.
Q: What do you like
most about Den?
A: I love seeing what
campers create!
Q: Why did you choose to
work at Den?
A: I like crafting and being
creative.
Thanks, Jodi!
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Libby
Jessica, Rebecca, Amy, and
Emily from Hannah headed
over to Nature to interview
Libby about her job.
Q: What’s your favorite
animal?
A: Thumper the bunny or
Bleu the bearded dragon.
Q: Why do you like Nature?
A: Because I like working
with the animals… and
Odelya.
Q: What is your favorite
farm animal/project to
do?
A: Tina the goat is my favorite animal and my favorite
project is the first aid kit.
Q: If you could work anywhere else, where would
it be?
A: I would work at the lake.
Q: If you could adopt any
animal what would it be?
A: Thumper the bunny.
Thanks, Libby!
Q: How long have
worked at Nature?
A: This is my first year.
Q: When you have to give
the animals back, will you
miss them?
A: Of course! But then I get
to see my dog at home.
Carol
Eden from Abi was excited to
interview Carol to learn more
about her job!
Q: What is your job here at
camp?
A: My job is showing the people around the camp so that
their children will come to
camp next summer and enjoy it
as much as we do.
Q: What is your favorite
part about giving tours?
A: My favorite part is when
we stop and talk to the
campers and they do the
tour for me.
Q: How long have you
been at camp?
A: I’ve been lucky enough to
be at camp for 23 years.
Q: If you could trade
places with another person for a day, who
would it be?
A: I’d be an Abi camper!
Q: What is your favorite memory of camp?
A: When I was a judge for
Color War!
Thanks, Carol!
Sheriel
Lucy from Abi wanted to learn
more about Sheriel, who has
one of the most important jobs
in camp!
Q: What is the hardest
meal to cook?
A: The hardest meal the chefs
cook is meat loaf.
Q: What is your favorite
camp meal to eat?
A: Israeli day falafels.
Q: What is it like being
the dining hall manager?
A: I have a very important
job lunch because I have to
make sure everyone has
something they want to eat.
Q: How long have you
been working at NJW?
A: I have been working at this
camp for 2 years, but working
at different camps for 5 years.
Q: How did you get interested in cooking?
A: I have been working in the
food business for 29 years.
Thanks, Sheriel!
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Gabby, Leyna, and Daniel from Abi
and Asher were eager to interview
Tony to learn more about his job
as the head of Low Ropes!
Q: What’s your favorite Low
Ropes activity?
A: Probably the Spider Web because everybody gets to work
together.
Q: About how many bunks do
you work with a day?
A: Anything between 5-12 bunks a
day for Low Ropes alone.
Q: What’s your favorite
part about working at Low
Ropes?
A: I like working with the kids
and seeing them achieve things
around camp.
Q: If you were to work any
other activity, what would
it be?
A: Soccer. I like soccer. It
should actually be called football, not soccer.
Q: What are your nicknames?
A: Fat Tony, Lony Tow Ropes,
and Tony Yellow Nose.
Q: How long have you
been working here?
A: This is my 2nd year.
Q: Is there anything else
you would like to tell our
readers?
A: Come to the Giant Swing!
Thanks, Tony!
Sam
Gabby, Laya, and Leyna
from Abi wanted to interview Sam the Guitar Man
to learn more about their
favorite activity!
Q: Why do you like it?
A: Because it makes nice
noises and it helps me
relax.
Q: How long have you
been playing guitar?
A: For about 6 or 7 years.
Q: About how many
kids do you see a day?
A: Anywhere between 18
-30 kids a day.
Q: What is your favorite song to teach?
A: Pompeii.
Q:What is your favorite chord?
A: E
Q: If you could work anywhere else would you work
in camp?
A: Probably the pool or the lake,
because I used to be a lifeguard.
Q: Is there anything else
you’d like to tell our readers?
A: Come to Guitar!
Thanks, Sam!
Max
Eden and Lucy from Abi were eager to interview Max in order to
learn more about his job.
Q: What is your job title?
A: Assistant to the director.
Q: What is the most complex
thing you have fixed at camp?
A: I just put in a new pump in Abi
Division. I also just installed a
new ceiling.
Q: How long have you
been working here?
A: This is my 6th summer
working here. I was also a
camper for 9 years.
Q: What is your favorite
part of your job?
A: Meeting new people every
year!
Q: What is your favorite
tool?
A: My pliers, which I keep in
my pocket most of the time.
Q: What is one fact that
nobody knows about you?
A: I just got a job at West
Orange High School as a
teacher. Also, I worked in
Woodshop for 3 years.
Thanks, Max!
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Activities
The Giant Swing is the best! It is my favorite activity. After you
get strapped in, your friends pull on a long rope that lifts you
into the air. Every time they pull on the rope, you go higher!
When you get to the top, the instructors count to three, and
you let go of the rope. When you let go you start swinging! It
was not scary at all. It was one of the best activities I did this
summer!
-Jordyn, Hannah
Do you know all of the horses in Horsey? I do! In Horsey, you go on different trails, cross roads, and you practice riding the horse in an arena. It’s pretty fun. You can
choose the horse that you go on if the horse is settled.
You have to wear a helmet because if you fall off the
horse, the helmet protects you. You also need to wear
long pants and heeled shoes. It is one of my favorite
things to do at camp!
-Maya, Abi
BREAKING NEWS ! Congratulations to Heather for coming in first place in the Speed Birkat
competition! Heather came in first place with only 37 seconds! Heather was also the only female in
the competition! If you see Heather walking around, be sure to congratulate her!
High Ropes
High Ropes has always been my favorite elective. I’ve done every element blindfolded. It is a lot of fun
because it is very risky. The Vertical Gym is the hardest element. You need a lot of upper body
strength to do it. The Cat Walk is my favorite. I’ve been to High Ropes so many times that I can put a
harness and a helmet on by myself! High Ropes is a lot of fun and I recommend that you try it out before camp ends if you haven’t already!
-Arielle, Naomi
Cooking
Cooking is my favorite activity. But, when I try to sign up, it’s always full because it’s one of the most popular activities. It is a popular activity because you can make tasty treats like rice crispy treats, omelets, banana bread, etc. It is always very delicious. Jolie and Sarah, the teachers, always help. It is a very fun activity.
You help by chopping up fruit and vegetables, stirring batter, adding ingredients, etc! If you have the
chance, sign up before camp ends! You won’t regret it.
-Emma, Hannah
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Flag Football with Kevin and Josh is one of the many activities that you
can pick at Athletics. You get to do a lot of fun things like catching,
throwing, and sometimes even scrimmaging. It’s awesome. You also get
to play in games against other camps like Camp Lakonda and Echo
Lake. Kevin and Josh are both really fun counselors and they teach us a
lot. They both teach track, too! During first session, we had the NJW
Super Bowl. It was a lot of fun. Soon, there will be a Dan vs. Levi game.
I can’t wait!
-Alex, Dan
Mountain Biking
First of all, let me just say that Mountain Biking is super fun. But it also requires a lot
of hard work. You have to be ready for a big challenge. If you are an experienced
rider, you may not think it’s hard. But maybe you are not, and that’s ok. Just be
ready for a workout! When you start, you are going to head off towards the Big I.
Then, once you are there, you will continue on to the Cedar Lake hill. You will go
to the top of it and ride straight into the camp. Eventually, you’ll reach a gravel hill.
You will have to go down it, so make sure you press on the brakes! Then you’ll
head left and ride along the lakefront. This will eventually take you to the bottom of
the Cedar Lake hill. You will go down the path towards athletics and park your bike
in the shed. It is always an exciting activity! Enjoy your ride!
-Ethan, Asher
Kfar Teva
Have you ever slept in a tent and sat around a bonfire telling stories, but not in
camp?
Let me give you a hint. What I’m talking about is literally five minutes from camp.
If you still don’t know what I am talking about, I am talking about Kfar-Teva. At
Kfar Teva, you are in the middle of the woods, either making Israeli salad or colleting firewood for the bonfire (which we make s’mores with). Everyone gets to
go, and everyone enjoys it. One of the workers will tell you a story about his life
in the army. It is an awesome experience. Kfar Teva makes you one with nature.
-Robert, Dan
“You have to
be ready for
a big
challenge.”
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Lake VS. Pool
The Lake and the Pool are possibly the most popular activities in camp…
But the question is…
Which one is more popular?
Lake
The lake is very popular at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah! During Instructional Lake, you learn about boating! You can go on a kayak, a canoe, a paddle board, a paddle boat, etc! During Recreational Lake,
you can go on the Rave, the Big Slide, or the Little Slide! The Rave is a fun, giant trampoline in the
middle of the lake. You can swing off of it too! The Big Slide is 100 feet long. Everybody loves it.
Everyone always has a lot of fun at the lake!
-Amy, Hannah
Pool
Most people like the Lake a lot better than the Pool. But you can do
more things in the Pool than in the Lake. The Pool is where you can
dive, jump, dive for rings, and lots of other cool things! You can’t really do that at the Lake! Kari likes the pool better! I wonder why?!?!
Go Pool!
-Alison, Hannah
We took a poll around camp to see what
activity was more popular!
And the verdict is...
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Pool
Lake
25%
75%
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Camp Life
Have you ever seen Saturn? I have.
If you don’t know what I am talking about, I am talking about stargazing. It isn’t an
elective. It is a privilege that is given to your bunk. It needs to be the perfect night. A
perfect night would have clear skies, no clouds, and bright stars. It happens near High
Ropes, in the CLC Hockey Rink. If you are lucky, you might get the chance to see a
meteor-shower. If you are REALLY lucky, you might get to see a star come to the
end of its life. Everyone enjoys stargazing. Personally, I think that stargazing makes you
one with space.
-Robert, Dan
Favorite Breakfast
Our favorite ___
French Toast Sticks
13
Bagels
8
Waffles
4
Favorite Athletic Activity
is…
Gymnastics
17
Tennis
5
Lacrosse
3
Favorite Evening Program
Night Swim
2
Bonfire
17
Major/Minor
6
Favorite Lake Element
-Elena, Hannah
Rave
4
Paddle Boarding
16
Big Slide
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Serendipity
Last week in camp, a baby donkey was born! We didn’t know that the donkey
from Nature was pregnant, but apparently she was! Sam the Guitar Man helped
deliver the baby. During that week’s Shabbat, we had a baby naming! We named
the baby Serendipity. It was on Friday night. The Rabbi from Cedar Lake came
down to help with the ceremony. For the ceremony, one person from each division went up and said a blessing/wish for the donkey. Then, the Rabbi said a prayer and everyone replied with “amen.” We sang happy songs to celebrate the newest addition to the NJW family! It was the first birth in Nah-Jee-Wah in all of its
years!
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Camp Mom
Camp Mom is here to help solve all of your camp problems! You can write
to her with things that are bothering you and she will try to help you find a
solution. To write to her, drop her a letter inside of the box outside of the
Den that says “Camp Mom” on it!
Dear Camp Mom,
It is my first time at camp and I am nervous about
packing. I’m afraid it’s going to be too hard and it really stresses me out! What should I do?
From,
Nervous Nelly
Dear Camp Mom,
I’m really upset about going home when camp ends. I’ve
made so many friends and I’m afraid of missing all of
them! I don’t want to leave!
From,
Camp Lover
Dear Nervous Nelly,
Dear Camp Lover,
Well, remember how in the beginning of the summer,
your counselors helped you unpack? Well, at the end
of the summer, your counselors will help you pack! It
is pretty simple. But, you want to make sure to help
your counselors, so start re-folding all of your clothing now so that it is easier for your counselor to pack
everything! It is also a good idea to check every single
thing in your cubby and make sure that it is yours,
because you don’t want to go home with anything
that isn’t yours!
-Camp Mom
I’m so happy to hear that you loved camp!! It is a very
common thing for campers to not want to leave camp
because of the amazing summer they had. Odds are,
your friends feel the same way! Make sure you exchange
emails and phone numbers with your friends so that you
can keep in touch with them during the school year.
Also, around Thanksgiving, Nah-Jee-Wah holds a reunion for everyone to go to! That way, you can see and
play with all of your friends!
-Camp Mom
Dear Camp Mom,
I’m really nervous to go to school. I’m moving up to
middle school and there are going to be a lot of new people. It is a new environment for me. I know “Camp Mom”
is normally for camp advice, but maybe someone else in
Hannah/Levi feels the same way about Middle School as I
do… Please help!
From,
Soon to be 6th Grader
Dear Soon to be 6th Grader,
It is okay to be nervous! You’re exactly right, it is a new
environment for you. But, you have to realize that it is a
new environment for everyone! Everyone is nervous to go
to a new school and to meet new people. Remember that
all of your friends from 5th grade are moving up with you.
You’ll still have your old friends! Now, because there are
going to be a lot of new people in your grade, you have
the opportunity to make new friends too! Middle School
is going to be a lot of fun, don’t worry! Study hard!
-Camp Mom
Dear Camp Mom,
I’m in Levi and I’m a little nervous about moving up to
Cedar Lake next year. Joseph seems like a lot of fun,
but it is a whole new camp. I’ve been at Nah-Jee-Wah
for years, and I don’t really want to leave…
From,
Levi Till I Die
Dear Levi Till I Die,
I understand what you’re going through. I was nervous
about moving up to Cedar Lake when I was your age
too! Cedar Lake is an amazing camp, and you’ll have
just as much fun up the hill as you did down here.
There are many fun things about Cedar Lake. They
have a ton of electives, fun Saturday programs, and
cool evening activities, just like us! And guess what?
You can walk around by yourself up there! Don’t worry about next year because you will still have the best
summer and time of your life!
-Camp Mom
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The Poetry Corner
Camp
By: Maya, Abi
The Beach
By: Hope, Abi
At the beach, it is really hot.
So, we get some ice cream to cool us down a
lot.
Ice cream, ice cream, is so sweet,
It is a treat for us to eat!
Every day in the sun,
We have a lot of fun.
Camp is fun,
There is a lot of sun.
We play all day,
Until the day is done.
We swim and we sing,
And we fling on the giant swing!
We dance and we prance,
All over the camp.
At our home away from home,
We never feel alone!
A Lake Haiku
By: Paige, Abi
Boating and two slides,
Swimming, sailing, lots of fun,
Wear a life jacket!
Studio
By: Shane, Abi
Camp
By: Sadie, Hannah
Crazy
Super fun
The best place at camp
Ultra awesome
Dana and Shira
Incredibly exciting
Outstanding
Awesome friends
My favorite place
Play all day
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Jokes and Games
Q: Why are frogs so happy?
A: They eat whatever bugs them!
Q: What do you get when you
cross a cow and a duck?
A:Milk and quackers!
Q: What did the leopard say after
eating his owner?
A: Man, that hit the "spot."
Camp Is Fun
Fun
High Ropes
Pizza
Skyland Beach
Aqua Glide
Slide
Nature
Lakewiew Lawn
Amy
Kari
Jason
Heather
Answer Key:
Q: Why did the banana go to the
Doctor?
A: Because it was not peeling well!
Riddle of the Week!
I'm light as a feather, yet the strongest person can't hold me for
more than 5 minutes.
What am I?
Answer:
Breath
Q: What do you call a sleeping
bull?
A: A bulldozer!