Habonim Dror Camp Miriam News from the Ken |
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News from the Ken
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March 2015
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The sun is starting to shine and the trees are starting to blossom. Vancouver is starting to look more friendly and pretty and the Vancouver ken is looking even better! West Coast Seminar was a blast and many exciting ken events have been run for chanichim, and many will come! Make sure you read the entire newsletter for all the important details that are happening in the Vancouver ken during this month.
As well, on behalf of Camp Miriam, we would like to say that we hope everyone had a great Purim and will have a meaningful Pesach!
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Past Ken Events
Nitzanim/Amelim: There was a Tu Bishvat themed event and it was super fun. They played tons of fun games and learnt a lot of different things through trivia and other exciting methods. It was definitely a great experience!
Shomrim/Tzofim: The hike at Lynn Canyon was a beautiful experience. It was such an empowering hike and the views were incredible. Hard to believe anyone opted out of going to this spectacular event!
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Future Events
Nitzanim/Amelim: It's gonna be kef!
When: March 22nd, 2015
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 405 East King Edward
Sayarim/Chotrim: Come down to the Bayit and eat some fries with your Madrichim and friends! It'll be a blast I'm sure and there will also be some conversation about consumerism, but don't worry... The fries will definitely be present and full of salt amazingness!
When: March 29th, 2015
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 405 East King Edward
Shomrim/Tzofim: Everyone loves selfies! But isn't a selfie with just your face so boring? Throw in some tie-dye and you got yourself a great selfie, an amazing piece of tie-dye and extremely jealous friends who want to be in that selfie and have that tie-dye!
When: March 28th, 2015
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 405 East King Edward
Bonim: Come chill and hang out with your Madrichim and friends. Shenanigans allowed! It's going to be a relaxed, laid-back , fun time with a picnic as well. This is something you do not want to miss!
When: March 21st, 2015
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: The Bayit - 405 East King Edward
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West Coast, Best Coast
 Every two years, the Vancouver Habonim Dror community gets an amazing opportunity to host West Coast Seminar. This is a seminar where one of our sister camps come down and stay in the Hillel Building on UBC campus. Some madrichim and older chanichim from Machaneh Gilboa, situated in the Los Angeles area, flew in for the weekend to meet or reunite with their Machaneh Miriam friends. They played a bunch of games together, went on an exciting scavenger hunt, and hung out and talked with one another about each other's experiences at camp. Learning about the similarities between a chanich from Vancouver and a chanich from Los Angeles is amazing, and it was definitely a special and unique experience for all involved. Next year, West Coast Seminar will be somewhere in the area around Machaneh Gilboa. See you back here in two years!
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I'm All About That Island Lyfe
On March 8th, Sara Sharpe & Matan Reshef sailed over to the Island to run an event for the Victoria Ken, Island Lyfe. It was held at the local synangogue, Congregation Emanu-El, late Sunday morning. There was tons of fun games played and all the chanichim really bonded together. The chanichim also got to decorate cookies for one another and talked about what kvutza meant to them. Another popular topic was how much they missed Machaneh! Can't wait to see all the chanichim and more at the next ken event!
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(Not-So) Little Ken On The Prairie
The Little Ken on the Prairie ran an event in February that was such a fun iron chef style food cooking contest. They all made yummy looking, different sundaes and it was a complete blast. Sounds tasty, wish I was there!
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Don't Forget To Mark Your Calendars!
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Bowling & Billiards
Down under, in the States, Seattle specifically, there are tons of Madrichim and Chanichim having a blast together! They recently had an event last Saturday, which involved a bowling alley and a pool table. Along the way, they also played fun video games and raced each other. All around it was a good time for all, "Everyone was laughing and playing together - it was so fun!" says Lear, one of the Madrichot in Seattle. Can't wait for your next event Seattle!  
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Lovin' Solar Kenergy
 In February, Solar Kenergy (the ken in Portland) threw an amazing peula on consumerism. They also talked about Valentine's Day and the effect it has on North America and their own lives. They are a pretty active and fun ken! On March 15th they are throwing another event which is going to be roller skating! Woah, I wish I lived in Portland! Keep us updated Solar Kenergy, your fans are waiting! |
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Costume Bowling Extravaganza
 On March 8th there was an amazing all ages Purim bowling event at Grandview Lanes on commercial. Chanichim from every kvutza came in such amazing costumes and had a blast. I'm not sure what the people at Grandview Lanes were thinking, but we definitely surprised them! Even though it was just two hours, the fun the chanichim had will definitely last a life time. It was such a bonding experience between all the madrichim and chanichim from different ages. Also, after the event they had hamantashen and talked in a park nearby. Super fun! |
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