Tawonga Tidbit
TLI kicked off the day with learning a flashmob to perform for all of Camp after lunch. In funny jazzercise outfits, the teens danced to their hearts’ content on the dining pavilion stage. Later this afternoon, the unit of Carmel gathered for a block of “Getting Gnarly.” Kids splashed in mud puddles, slathered themselves in paint and took a dip in the lake. Having fun with our Camp photographer, these campers loved making their gnarliest faces and poses. It’s always fun to see the kids let loose and get totally silly and carefree during this block. Check out more photos below from the day!
Tawonga Tidbit
🍳 Today’s Kitchen Menu
Breakfast
🥚 Cheesy scrambled eggs with biscuits and oranges
Lunch
🌮 Tacos with beans, rice, cheese, and veggies
🍇 Fruit: Grapes
Dinner
🥦 Meatloaf with roasted broccoli
🍪 Dessert: Ginger 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 Haifa unit (G-7, G-8, B-7, B-8A and B-8B) have left Camp for their backpacking trips.
No bunks on the Challenge Course this Sunday.
Tomorrow
Bunks of Haifa unit (G-7, G-8, B-7, B-8A and B-8B) will be on day two of their backpacking trips.
Bunks G-11 and G-12 will get their turn on the Challenge Course.
🎂 Birthdays
What’s so special about today? We’re celebrating the birthdays of campers Eli L.W. and Mozi T., and Jewish Program Director Aaron M.! Enjoy your birthday treats!
Curious what celebrating a birthday at Camp Tawonga looks like? Check out this post.
☀️ How’s the Weather?
Mostly sunny with a high of 95, low of 67
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.
🎥 Learn More…
Watch the short video below to learn more about Tawonga’s four-part mission which has served our community for over 95 years. You can also read here for more about how our mission translates into our summer programming.
The Tawonga Tidbit provides a daily dose of Camp with our kitchen menu, Camp birthdays and more. We hope this series brings you a bit closer to Tawonga!
Photos from the day
Enjoy photos from today’s activities featuring campers in bunks: B-1, G-1, G-5, B-6, G-9, B-10, G-11, B-11.
Also, please note, kids are now podding back to singular bunks and wear masks when interacting with other kids not in their bunk.
B-10 with guest staff member, Elan Valdez-Kaminsky, after sports on the Field.
Lilypads galore!
Lilypad hat!
G-9 on their parade around Camp.
They grow up so fast...
Give me your gnarly face!
B-1 having fun!
Guest staff member, Andy Grossman, getting more gross with campers during Gnarly.
Fun in the sprinklers!
G-5 playing in the sprinklers on a hot afternoon.
B-6 and their STICKS!
B-6 building their "new cabin" during a shelter building block.
Peek-a-boo!
Silly faces!
G-1 is all smiles for the blog!
G-9 campers making posters for their bunk parade.
TLI leaders, Sam Rubin and Sophia Kaufmann, cheering on their teens!
Flashmob performance at the Dining Pavilion stage.
G-11 chilling at the picnic tables.
B-11 campers playing ping pong with their bunkmates.
TLI rehearsing for their flashmob with guest staff member, Kiki.
Jewish programmer, Aaron M, and camper, Eli L.W., celebrate their birthdays today!
Blow out the candles on your birthday bowls!
1, higher, 2 higher, 3...
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