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“High Ropes, Soccer, and the
Giant Swing! -Brooke, Naomi
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“Dorney Park!” -Mia, Hannah
“Color War!” -Michelle, Hannah
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Activities
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Camp Mom
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The Poetry
Corner
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Fun Stuff
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“Sunday Night BBQ’s” -Lori,
Naomi
“Dorney Park!”-Allison, Hannah
“Definitely Color War.” -Erica,
Naomi
“Shabbat dinner and services”
-Shelly, Naomi
“Cooking!” -Ben, Dan
“Saturdays!” -Sara, Abi
“High Ropes” -Shay, Naomi
“Banana Boating” -Jared, Dan
“The Bonfires!” -Sara, Naomi
Camp Life
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“Jumping on the trampoline in
the lake!” -Sara, Naomi
“Probably Pottery!” -Sarah,
Naomi
Faces around
camp
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“Color War!” -Amanda, Hannah
“Board games!” -Alex, Dan
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THIS ISSUE:
J U L Y
-By Rachel and Ivy, Naomi
New to Nah-Jee-Wah?
Even for someone who has been to camp before, the first day of camp can still
be scary. Am I going to be in a bunk with my friends? Am I going to like my
counselors? Being new to camp makes things 10 times scarier. Making friends
can be a big worry to some people and being away from home can be really
hard. Even though the first few days can be difficult, by the end of the summer,
life will be sweeter than camp’s chocolate cake!
-Rachel, Hannah
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Odelya and Libby from
Nature were visited by our
reporter Ben from Dan Division in hopes of learning
more about our camp’s
Nature Center.
Q: How and when did
you get the animals?
A: The farmers came before
the campers arrived and
helped us put the animals in
their homes.
Q: How do you keep
the animals happy
and healthy?
Q: What is the most
popular animal?
A: The bunnies are really
A: We feed them, play
popular.
with them and make sure
they get plenty of exerThanks Odelya and Libcise.
by!
Q: How many animals
do you have?
-Ben, Dan
A: About 30.
Marti
Hope and Sabrina from
Abi decided to interview
the new Drama assistant
Marti to learn more
about her.
Q: At what age did
you start singing
and acting?
A: I’ve been singing and
acting since I was 3.
Q: Why did you decide be a Drama
counselor?
A: I’ve been doing theater since I was really
young.
Q: What are you
most excited about
Fiddler on the Roof?
A: To hear the song
Q: Do you like working with
Matchmaker come to- teens or kids better?
gether.
A: I like to work with younger
kids better.
Q: Do you like singing or
acting better?
A: I prefer singing.
Q: Do you like being a drama counselor or general
counselor better?
A: I like both equally.
Mindy
Our reporter Emily was
eager to interview Mindy
because she wanted to
know more about the Hannah SC.
Here’s how it went down:
Q: What is it like to be a
Senior Counselor?
A: It’s so fun! I love my
walkie!
Q: If you could work at
any activity in camp,
what would it be?
A: Studio, hands down... Or
high ropes, but I don’t think
I’m strong enough.
Q: How many years
have you been at camp?
A: 11 years as a camper and
5 years as a counselor, so
16 in total.
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Q: Do you like the pool or lake
better.
A: I’m a pool kinda’ gal.
Q: Is there anything you would
like to tell our readers?
A: Pick up garbage if you see it on the
ground and don’t run in front of moving golf carts!
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Kari
Q: What do you like
most about being
director?
Alice and Avery from the
Hannah Division were
set on interviewing
Nah-Jee-Wah’s very own
director-Kari!
A: I like being able to
spend time with all of the
campers at any time.
Q: What made you
choose Nah-Jee-Wah?
Q: How many years
have you worked at
camp?
A: I like the age of the
campers and that they
are so willing to try new
things. I also love the
spirit.
A: This is my 16th summer working here.
Q: Were you a camper?
A: Yes, I spent 6 years as
a camper.
Q: If you could work
at any activity in
camp, what would it
be?
A: Hand ceramics, probably because I worked
there as a pre-con.
Jodi
This week, Kevin from Levi
embarked on a journey to pay
Jodi from Physics a visit so that
everyone could learn a little
more about a really fun activity!
Q: What do you do to make
Physics fun?
A: We conduct a variety of
experiments so that each child
can walk away with some
knowledge. All the activities are
hands-on, which gets the children more engaged.
Q: What is your favorite
part of Physics to teach?
A: I like when we build circuits because electricity is
fascinating.
Q: Why should kids
choose this as their elective?
A: Besides the fact that this
activity awesome, we touch
upon subject areas that many
are curious about!
Q: Is there anything else
you would like add?
A: Not only can the subject
of Physics stimulate your
mind, but you can take
away knowledge that fits
into everyday life.
Lori
Maya and Hayley from Naomi decided to interview Lori,
their very own DH, to see
how she’s liking camp!
Q: What is your favorite
activity at camp?
A: Nature walks with Sue.
They’re SO beautiful!
Q: Why do you like being
the head of Naomi division?
A: I think Naomi has the best
campers and counselors.
They’re also the loudest!
Q: What are you most
excited for this year at
camp?
A: Sunday night BBQ’s and
Shabbat services!
Q: What makes you love
camp so much?
A: I get to meet some awesome big people and awesome
little people, too!
Q: What is your favorite
meal so far?
A: Sloppy Joes! The sloppier,
the better.
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Nature
In this activity, you will take nature walks, make nature-related crafts, play with friendly animals, etc.
I especially like playing with the nice snake named Voldemort (and yes, he was named after the character
in Harry Potter!). They have sooo many animals in Nature. There is a pig, a few bunnies, a donkey, a
goat, a bearded dragon, and so many more! If you are looking for a fun and adventurous but also calming
activity, Nature is right up your alley!
-Paige, Abi
The Lake
The Lake is an activity that I would definitely recommend. There is so much fun in store at the
lake! My favorite lake activity is Banana Boating. It is super fun, but if you are not a thrill-seeker, I
would consider doing one of the other wonderful activities that the lake has to offer (which I will
get to later). Basically, up to six people sit on a blown-up banana boat pulled by a jet-ski. Most
people who go on the boat want to go fast. Another fun activity at the lake is general boating.
There are a lot of boats such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and paddleboards. All are very cool
and very fun. There’s also a very long/fun waterslide near the shore as well. And, last but not least,
there are the elements. The Rave is a combination of a trampoline and a swing. There is also an
Iceberg, a big inflatable water slide that resembles an iceberg! If you like sliding with partners, then
you are in luck since you are allowed to go on the iceberg in pairs of two. In conclusion, the lake is
a super fun! If you haven’t been there yet, you should definitely try it out!
-Sara, Naomi
Den
The first project this year in Den was graffiti art. The great thing about graffiti art is
that you can be as creative and as different as you want. First off, you had to write a
word or word sequence and shape the word(s) in your style of choice, including
bubble letters, zig zags, etc. Many common word choices were love and peace.
Next, you could either use sharpies or paintbrushes to color in your chosen word
(splatter painting your work is really fun!). Lastly, you cut it out when you are done.
You can also view other campers’ work hanging in the Den. Stop by to check it out!
-Julian, Dan
“There is so
much fun in
store at the
lake!”
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Lights! Camera! Action!
This year at Nah-Jee-Wah, we have another great production
put on by Marceline and her fabulous cast. This year’s Fiddler
on the Roof will make you see this timeless classic come to life.
This year’s play will be full of singing, dancing, and so much
more! Fiddler on the Roof is about 3 Jewish girls who face
many challenges about religion and life. The main character is
Tzidel who falls in love with a man who her father doesn’t
approve of. What will happen next? You will have to see the
show to find out! Don’t miss this year’s Fiddler on the Roof!
-Madison and Gabby, Hannah
Studio
In Studio, you may notice a big box of fluff. For what, you may say? For App/
Emoji Pillows of course! You can do anything from a Minecraft pillow to a smiley face emoji! It is easy to make. To start, you need 2 pieces of felt. Then, trace
the shape that you want and cut it out. Then, grab a hot glue gun and glue 3
sides together. After, cut out fabric letters and details for your pillow and glue
them on. Then, you can stuff your pillow! Once you are done, you can glue the
final side shut and TA-DA! You’re done! So what are you waiting for? You have
an entire app store of pillows to make!
-Aaron, Dan
Pottery Wheel
If you go to Pottery Wheel, you can make a lot with Ilana and Dalit. When I went to Pottery, I made a
bowl that looked like an animal, and who knows? Maybe you will too! But the only way to find out is if
you try it yourself!
Pottery Wheel is a really fun activity in camp. If you have never been to Pottery before, this is what it is
like: First, you take a piece of clay and you put it on the wheel. Then, there is a little step for your foot
and when you put your foot on it, it spins the wheel. Then you can put water on the clay and shape it.
When you are done, you put your clay on the table to dry. When it is dry, you can paint it. It is a lot of
fun!
-Jordan, Abi
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Where’d the Soda Go?
As everyone knows, Camp Nah-Jee-Wah isn’t offering soda at Canteen or in
the “soda machines” anymore. Even though most campers prefer drinking
soda, the soda ban is really just for the sake of your health. The subject is a
matter of being healthier since soda has no nutritional value.
Although soda isn’t available in camp anymore, there’s still the delicious
tasting Gatorade and the tangy tasting lemonade! Even though it isn’t the
same as soda, it’s just as delicious! If you think about it, there’s always a positive side to a negative situation!
-Brielle, Abi
My first day of camp...
It was a dark and stormy day. I was shivering from the cold rain as I walked from my car to my
bunk. I wondered what this camp would be like when I finally reached Bunk 15. The clear
droplets of rain continued to fall, so I was relieved to go inside a dry building.
Six counselors greeted me at the door, and I was surprised to see that I was the first camper
there. But, I was excited to start camp! I couldn’t wait to start unpacking and meet all of the
other campers that were coming!
My bags came soon after I met all the counselors. My bag was jam-packed with millions of
things, and I was a little overwhelmed by all the work that I had to do. Luckily, Juliet, one of
my counselors, helped me make my bed and unpack all of my things. All of the counselors
seemed so friendly. After I unpacked, we all played Jenga. I was having a great time, and I had
even more fun when the rest of the kids came. My first day was great! Can’t wait for this summer!
-Jasmine, Hannah
4th of July!
So, the 4th of July was last week, and I had a great time. You could choose to
splatter paint, make leather bracelets, play on an obstacle course, line dance,
etc. Line dancing was a lot of fun because it was filled with dancing, singing,
and laughing! I also loved splatter painting. It made a huge mess but everyone
loved it… after all, it is camp! We also went to the fireworks show which was
truly amazing and beautiful. In my opinion, the 4th of July was one of the best
days in camp!
-Lauren, Hannah
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Camp Life
Lia from Abi was wondering what the most
popular meals at camp were! After narrowing
each category down to 3 options, Lia took a
poll to find out what the most favorite
breakfast, lunch and dinner meals were! Here
are the results..!
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Pancakes
34%
Grilled Cheese
8%
Pasta and Meat
Sauce
14%
Eggs
9%
Mac and Cheese
44%
Chicken Nuggets
37%
French Toast
Sticks
57%
Quesadillas
48%
BBQ
49%
To Nervous Campers:
“If you
Hi, my name is Jonathan and I’m in Levi. It is my third year here, so I know a lot
about camp. Here are some tips for new campers…
with
Tip 1: If you need help with something, always ask a counselor.
Tip 2: If you don’t like the hot meal, there’s always a salad bar with pasta and it has a
lot of other options, too.
Tip 3: Try something new. Camp is full of new opportunities.
Tip 4: Try out all of the elements on the lake, even boating.
Tip 5: Try talking to new people. You might make new friends with different
backgrounds!
need help
something,
always ask
a
counselor.”
Banana Boating!
One of my favorite activities in camp is Banana Boating. To do it, you have to get into your bathing suit and then
you go down to the lake on Skyland Beach. Then, you put on a life jacket and wait for a lifeguard to help you get
on the boat. Then you pull out of the dock and your adventure begins!
The cool thing about Banana Boating is that if the boat is going too quickly, too slowly, or you need/want to go
back to shore, you can indicate that with just a hand signal. Also, you might fall off, but don’t worry! Falling off of
the boat is really fun!
All in all, Banana Boating is an amazing activity and I think that if you give it a shot, you’ll probably have a really fun
time!
-Mikayla, Naomi
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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,
This is my first year, and I am so homesick! I miss my
Mom and Dad so much! Some of my friends say I
should just suck it up and get over it until the end of
camp, but I have been crying every night!
Please help me!
Sincerely,
Homesick
Dear Camp Mom,
Every morning during Clean Up, I work extremely
hard to do my job and make my area clean. It is so
frustrating to see my bunkmates not clean up their
areas. I want to get gold brooms! What should I do?
I don’t want to come off as rude.
From,
Gold Broom Lover
Dear Homesick,
First of all, it is important to know you’re not alone. A
lot of campers get homesick! Don’t worry about your
friends. They may not understand what you’re going
through. It is important to keep your mind occupied
because it will stop you from thinking about home.
Camp is full of amazing opportunities and you should
make the best of it!
-Camp Mom
Dear Gold Broom Lover,
I understand your frustration! It can be upsetting
when you work so hard and your friends don’t. The
key is talking to your friends and politely asking them
to clean up their areas. A good way to do this is by
offering to help your friends clean up their areas
when you are done with yours. This will hopefully
show them that they need to work harder to clean
their areas.
-Camp Mom
Dear Camp Mom,
I don’t like athletics. I don’t play any sports at home
and find it hard to fit in with all of my athletic
friends. Athletic activities are their favorites, and it is
my least favorite activity. How can I have fun during
the period?
From,
Not a Jock
Dear Not a Jock,
First of all, just because you don’t play any sports at
home doesn’t mean you can’t play sports at camp. If
you don't try to find something that you’ll have fun
doing, then athletics won’t be fun. The best option
would be to experiment with different sports. You
might not be the best at first, but camp is all about
trying new things.
-Camp Mom
Dear Camp Mom,
Sometimes I notice some of my friends are being
mean to other girls in our bunk. I don’t want to say
anything because they are my friends, but I also feel
bad for the girl getting picked on. What should I do?
From,
Conflicted Bystander
Dear Conflicted Bystander,
This is definitely a common occurrence within camp.
It is hard to tell your friends when they are doing
something wrong, but you can’t allow them to bully
someone. You should talk to them privately, explaining that they are hurting that person’s feelings.
No one should be allowed to make anyone feel bad
about themselves. If they still don’t listen, you
should talk to your counselor. Your counselor can
easily resolve the issue– that’s what they’re there
for!
-Camp Mom
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The Poetry Corner
High Ropes
-Hannah, Naomi
Crazy
Awesome
Marvelous
Positively AMAZING!!!!!
Having fun
It’s awesome
Giant swing
High up
Ropes holding you
One of my favorites
Popular activity
Exhilarating
Super brave
Crazy
Amazing
Magnificent
Perfect
Camp
-Rachel, Naomi
Camp Is Cool
-Lia, Abi
Interesting
Super fun
Camp Nah Jee Wah
-Emily, Hannah
Camp is the best place to be!
Always having fun
Making new friends
Plenty of great activities
Never bored at camp
All of the counselors are so nice
Happy campers
Calm
OMG!!!
Outstanding
Love
Rocketry
Jonathan, Levi
Rocketry
Out of this world
Crazy fun
Kool
Ecstatic
Totally
Rad
You’ll have a BLAST
Jump into the pool
Electives twice a day
Each day is a blast
Wishing there was no rain
Awesome camp
Home Away From Home!
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Jokes and Games
What is a bug’s favorite band?
The Beatles!
What is the most expensive kind of
fish?
A goldfish!
Why did the girl bring a ladder to graduation?
Because she was going to high school.
How many tickles does it take to tickle
an octopus?
Tentacles.
Camp
Sunscreen
Lake
High Ropes
Bunk
Water Bottle
Answer Key:
Have you ever heard the joke about the
jump rope?
Let’s skip it.
Riddle of the Week!
You fill up a bathtub with water and you have a
teaspoon, tablespoon, and a pot. What is the
fastest way to empty the bathtub?
Answer:
Pull the drain!
Why did the vampire go on a diet?
Because his doctors told him steak was bad
for his heart.