Making the Secret Sauce

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.

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Teamwork, Collaboration

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Directions

• Tell the kids that you’ve discovered that the best summers aren’t random, they’re made with a top-secret recipe! And now, it’s your bunk’s turn to write one together.
• Ask reflection prompts, like:
  • What moments made us laugh the hardest?
  • What helped us feel safe or supported?
  • What was something new we tried?
  • What values did we live by? (friendship, kindness, teamwork…)
  • What’s something we want to bottle up and take home with us?
• Campers can write or draw these “ingredients” on slips of paper.
  • Examples: (3 cups of belly laughs, 2 heaping tablespoons of inside jokes)
• One by one, campers “add” their ingredients to the bowl and read them aloud, sharing stories or specific moments when those things happened.
• As a group, write out the official bunk recipe on a poster or giant recipe card.
• Hang it in the bunk or present it to other groups.

Materials

Large mixing bowl Blank "recipe cards" (or large paper/posters)

Helpful Tips

Kids could even take home a “recipe card” with the recipe they created together.

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