This reflective yet lighthearted activity encouraged campers to notice and treasure the small, everyday moments at camp — the ones that often become the most special in hindsight. Through storytelling and a little creative twist, the bunk shared and celebrated their own “little moments” together, turning them into funny, heartfelt, and memorable keepsakes.

Campers work together to “cook up” the ultimate recipe for a magical summer as a bunk. They get to reflect on the experiences, values, and relationships that made this summer special.

Campers work together to flip a tarp while keeping a tennis ball from falling, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills as the challenge escalates.

Playing charades with an emotionally aware twist.

Explain that the goal of the activity is to show how small actions can make the world better, and everyone has the power to make a difference. Give each camper an index card with a different letter. Ask them to think of a word or phrase starting with their letter that represents a positive action or value (e.g., "C" for "Compassion" or "Community Service").

Get your best hashki questions ready!

Like the amazing race except camp chores

Everyone has strong opinions about camp... but who has the better argument?

Camp + this yom = a love story.

A tag variation that utilizes t'fillah choreography.

A musical Ice Breaker

Variations of Sharks and Minnows. Make various versions of it - Great for Shark Week!

Sharks and Minnows with a Jewish holiday twist.

Now this! 2019 hits!

Oldie but Goodies of our Rikkud hits! (Basically, all songs are Judy Rikkudi approved.)

Creative icebreakers and prompts that can be used on their own, or with the Ice Breaker Icebreaker - the icebreaker where you break the ice by breaking real ice.

Share the most off brand thing about yourself.

Re-write a popular song with funnier lyrics

Rolling down boys campus in bubble wrap!

Twist on normal charades where you have to explain what you are doing rather than doing it!

Play roofball all around camp! The goal is to find unique roofs and unique balls (football, baseball) to make it interesting, and switch roofs every round.

Get the most out of those muddy and rainy camp days.