We only have a few days left of Session B! Everyone, from seasoned programmers to first time counselors, are coming up with never done before blocks to create a unique and memorable experience for campers.

Programmer, Kayla S., led a “weird block” for G-4 campers. Together, they wrote the wackiest love letters and got to pass them out to staff. At Arts and Crafts, AG-4 campers sculpted clay candle-holders for the next Shabbat. While kids have made ceramic candle holders before, these campers are the first to make them with clay.

Next door at the Farm, campers enjoyed the company of the Tawonga chickens and mama goat X-box and her new babies, Larkspur and Feldspar. A lot of firsts for our campers this session!

In addition to our daily gallery, we’ve included pictures from the Bagel Run hike to Clouds Rest in Yosemite. Photo credit goes to counselor Elad T. for capturing these beautiful moments.

🍳 Today’s Kitchen Menu

Breakfast

🍞 French toast bake with fruit compote, eggs and melon

Lunch

🌮 Tacos with beans, Spanish rice, cheese and salsa

🍇 Fruit: Grapes

Dinner

🥕 Meatloaf with roasted veggies and salad

🍪 Dessert: S’mores pie and cookies

A Note on Alternative Foods
🥑 Tasty vegetarian and vegan options are available for every meal, in addition to a “middle table” with alternative meal options to meet every camper’s needs.

🥣 During breakfast, the middle table offers a wide selection of cold cereal and milk (dairy-free options too), in addition to hot cereal with toppings. Each lunch and dinner, campers can choose from options at the middle table, like sun-butter and jelly sandwiches, tuna sandwiches and hummus. 

🏕 Backpacking Trips and Challenge Course

Today

Bunks of Carmel unit (G-1, G-2, B-1 and B-2) are returning to Camp from their car camping trips tonight.

TLI teens are having a blast on the Challenge Course.

Tomorrow

All Session B campers have now completed a camping/backpacking trip and a day on the Challenge Course!

🎂 Birthdays 

What’s so special about today? We’re celebrating the birthday of Counselor Sonia B.! Happy Birthday Sonia – enjoy your birthday bowl!

Curious what celebrating a birthday at Camp Tawonga looks like? Check out this post.

☀️ How’s the Weather? 

Sunny with a high of 90, low of 60

During the hottest time of the day, campers relax in the shade of their cabins for Rest Hour. Our counselors also support every camper to reapply sunscreen and refill water bottles throughout the day. In case you missed it, check out what a typical day at Tawonga looks like, including our daily schedule.

🎥 In Case You Missed It…

In this short video from a few summers ago, Tawonga campers share what being a “mensch” means to them. Enjoy!