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Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Pfeiffer,

As this camping season draws to a close, I feel compelled – this year- more than ever before to express our heartfelt gratitude for an amazing season! We are well aware that your fight to provide our boys with overnight camp is a mission and a calling- and that opening for the 2020 season with all its limitations was surely not for transactional gain. Your commitment to the boys and parents during the most uncertain times these past few months is noted and so greatly appreciated. We have entrusted our sons to Camp Romimu for over ten years- but this year more than ever before, we felt so secure in our choice.

During the lockdown in the spring, E… literally “hung in there”. His singular goal, like that of so many of his peers, was to return to camp. I never once observed him sad- despite being confined to the house, despite being forced to take up minor housekeeping chores when we could not allow anyone in- he took it all in stride … until the e-mails arrived suggesting that camp would not be opening. He enjoyed the experience of being away in Rhode Island with various yeshivas but did not fully exhale until he was back on Romimu’s campus. And, we – his parents, uttered silent prayers each morning – that the kids should all stay healthy and camp should run – business as usual.

E… is on his way back home to Baltimore – having enjoyed every second of his much needed time away. We, his parents relaxed this month knowing that he was safe, happy, and actively engaged with his peers in fun, wholesome activities. In opening camp, you not only provided for our son, you gifted us (or at least me) with the ability to recover on so many levels from a most challenging spring. In COVID times/ summer 2020, there could be no greater gift. Thank you.

For all your “askanus” on behalf of the camping world- in the spring, thank you. For all your efforts during this exhausting and no doubt, emotionally draining, tension fraught season- thank you. HKBH “Yeshaleim S’charchem”. May HKBH grant you and your family continued strength.

Wishing you Shana Tovah U’mesukah- filled with health and happiness.

We look forward to the camping season 2021!

Grateful Parents

I know that you put in crazy effort all year long to make this summer happen and we don’t take that lightly. All kids had a very rough and scary year and a summer without camp would’ve really scarred them. Not only did you give them camp , you managed to pull off an amazing summer even though it was “just a Day Camp”. I cannot tell you how much all the parents appreciate it and thank you so so much . Thank you again for another amazing summer.

Z.H.

I just got this email and I  wanted to a take a minute and tell you that in trying times like this it is very nice to see how you and the Romimu mishpacha are being considerate to other people’s situation and doing whatever you can to help alleviate some of the pressures and stress that the Corina virus is causing.

I applaud you and thank you. Chesed and Massim Tovim will help us get through ALL.

מי כעמך ישראל

Thank you,

Proud Camp Romimu Parents

Dear Rabbi Pfeiffer,

A short story that I just had to share with you….

The other morning I got in the car with Moshe to drive him to school. The car was a little chilly. As he buckled up, he said, “Ooh it’s cold in here… you know what that means!”
I honestly didn’t know what he was referring to… I thought maybe he’s thinking about his birthday which is in December… so I asked him what it means, and he said, “when it starts to get cold in the car in the morning, that means it getting closer to winter, which means its almost spring, and then comes summer when we go back to Romimu!”

It brought a big smile to my face, knowing how much my boys love their summers at camp and how they are looking forward to going back imyH.

Have a great day,
DK

DK Can’t Wait for Camp

I just wanted to say thank you! My son  went to camp Romimu for the 1st time this
summer. He is the 1st one of his siblings to go to Romimu. We went in without knowing much about camp, aside from word of mouth and we were beyond pleased. Yehoshua didn’t want to go to camp at all, he knew only one boy going and would have been happy to stay home. I have to say…he was so surprised that he even liked camp. He told me that I can register him for next summer!!

You guys did an amazing job and I really appreciate that he had a great summer.
From the call from the camp mother before camp began, to my conversation with the nurse (due to allergies) to speaking to his counselor…I was amazed at all the detail that went into just one camper.
So again, we thank you for an great summer and hope that Yehoshua’s younger brothers follow in his footstep.
Wishing you an enjoyable rest of the summer.

Mr. and Mrs. M

Dear Rabbi and Mrs Pfeiffer,

We wanted to thank you for the wonderful time our son had at Romimu this summer.

Being a day camp director, I have (only) a glimpse of what you must do – but I realize how much time and effort you put into making sure the boys have the best time possible. Our son had an amazing experience and seems to have enjoyed every minute of it. As parents we felt at ease knowing how well run Camp Romimu is.

Wishing you a successful rest of the summer.

Much thanks.

Ps- we wanted to share a funny story:
On visiting day Binyomin (a former Romimu camper) pointed to a building and said ‘oh, there’s the Shul’ to which our son said, “Tatty, that’s the game room- not the shul!” Binyomin couldn’t believe the amazing changes that were done to the camp since he was there :).

Mr. and Mrs. S

Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Pfeiffer,

I just wanted to let you know that both my boys had an absolutely wonderful time in Camp Romimu this summer. Shloimie rated his experience “for sure a ten out of ten” and can’t wait to return to camp next summer. Both Shloimie and Yisroel speak very highly of their counselors, JCs and learning rebbeim.

My husband and I are very appreciative for all your dedication and hard work. It means a lot to us to have such an enjoyable, wholesome summer experience available for our sons.

Thank you.

Mr. and Mrs. K

TO ALL WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN!
Specifically but not exclusively Rabbi Pfeiffer and his entire staff.

This is a email just to say THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FABULOUS JOB YOU ALL DO.

That’s it! No request , no complaint, no suggestion of something I think can be improved.
JUST A SIMPLE THANKS FOR A JOB SUPERBLY DONE.

We ask a lot from you, and you always exceed our expectations.

Continued hatzlacha.

 

Dr. and Mrs. C

Dear Rabbi Pfeiffer,

I’m writing to thank you and your staff for an awesome summer at Camp Romimu! Aaron came home from camp and had so many fun and exciting experiences. He told us stories for days! He is now back in yeshiva learning and working hard. Being in your camp helped him reenergize for the upcoming school year. We can’t thank you enough for the fun-filled summer he had and for keeping him safe b”h. Have a wonderful year to you and your family!

Sincerely,

Mr. and Mrs. L.

One more thing before I go.   2 years ago my son Nossi went to your camp too.  He plays ball 24/7 so your camp is perfect for him.

We decided to send him to Mercaz Hatorah, in Israel,  hoping they would motivate him to become a ben Torah. For 4 years in Highschool it was sports all day.  So I was hoping eretz yisroel would change that.

A few weeks before he left he called me from camp and  said “Dad,  just wanted you to knows that I learn night Seder every night in camp “.  I told him stop joking around ,  you never learned night Seder during the year.

He said rabbi Pfeiffer offered $20 a night, so I went for it .  And guess what Dad, I love it.

I was dumbfounded.  He loves Learning ? In camp?     To make a long story short ,  he finished camp learning strong ,  went to Israel and didn’t stop.   I mean didn’t stop.  It’s been almost 2 years now and his Rebbie said he probably is the best guy in the shiur. He even wrote a small Sefer.   In fact right now it’s bein hazmanim, and he’s in Rabbi Sherer shul learning.   It all started it Camp Romimu.   Go figure.   Just wanted to share that and express my hakaras Hatov.

Learning

I would like to again let you know how much of a pleasure it was hosting both of the groups that you brought to FreeFall Tampoline Park. They were honestly the most polite, well behave group of young gentlemen that we have had here. When my staff came to work the second night you came to our park they were beyond excited to hear that it was your group coming again. We look forward to seeing you in the future,

 

 

Michael R. Badway, Owner FreeFall Trampoline Park

Hi,
I just wanted to thank you for the most unbelievable summer that my son had. He was a little hesitant and nervous to go as he has never been in a sleepaway camp environment before. There are no words to describe how much he enjoyed every aspect of the camp. He felt the warmth, fun, and excitement on a daily basis. The trips and extra activities for the boys shows how much the staff went out of their way to make this summer so amazing. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure that the kids were able to have such a great outlet!
We truly appreciate all of your hard work!

M&AE

Hey Rebbe,

I am reaching out as a teenage boy, a teenage boy who was not able to have fun and hang out with his friends for almost 4 months. A boy who wan’t able to be as active and social as I could’ve been without this pandemic. A boy who was scared that he wouldn’t be able to enjoy the summer in camp with his friends. But I’m also reaching out to say thank you, for all the time and effort, hours upon hours, blood, sweat, and tears that you put into making sure this camp opens so hundreds of boys can have an amazing camp experience. Now I will be a teenage boy along with young boys and young adults who will be able to have a summer of a lifetime in camp. I can’t wait to be with my family, my home, Camp Romimu.

-A Thankful Camper

I witnessed something uplifting last night that I must share. After a Shabbos in Far Rockaway, … the owner of Camp Romimu was kind enough to let me hitch a ride back to Flatbush with my 2 year old son [on the bus to the Romimu Reunion].

On a bus filled with 10-15 year old boys I thought I’d be surrounded by talk about things like sports. So I was pleasantly surprised to hear a group of kids very involved in a lively discussion about gemora, rashi and tosfos. It was fun for me to hear and enjoy that these kids are steeped in Torah. Well done Camp Romimu! Our kids have a bright future.

A Guest on the Romimu Bus to the Reunion

Good morning Rabbi Pfeiffer

My son and I got the package from you with all the goodies from the reunion he was smiling from ear to ear ( so was I ) we watched it together and just smiled till the end where I was crying seeing the tears roll down when they were singing the Alma mater…… I remember as clear as day singing ….oh camp romimu….how I miss you ….you have earned a place in my heart ….    Rabbi I can sing them all  it was really so nice to watch with him and see all the wow things you have made to the camp and see some of our good oltimes  like the 2 day trip and all the incredible achdus and fun camp romimu really has. Anyway I just realized I’m writing a ty note that turned into me reminiscing all about my time in camp lololl what shall I say…….. Thank you so much for going out of your way to send those items for Chaim we are really thankful   have a wonderful amazing day

Humbled grateful and thankful

Baruch M….

Second Generation Camper, Father’s Memories

Hi Rabbi Pfeifer…

Hope you are well, and somewhat recovered from a hectic summer for you.

I just wanted to personally thank you for everything you have done for our son this entire year and this past summer. I know there were some slight bumps in the road this year, but it all turned out so amazing in the end…BH. Not only was our son able to learn some valuable life lessons before camp, but he had such an awesome time in camp as well. He still can’t stop talking about it….like I am sure all the campers.

But it’s really more than just having a great time in camp….its the “chinuch” and great hashkafa that you instill into every camper that really stands out. It’s not all about the trips, sports, and fun…it’s about showing respect to Gedolim, learning, davening, singing and overall growth as a Ben Torah. For that I am most thankful. Our son not only had a great time, he really grew as a person… and its super clear to us.

I wish you and your family a K’seiva Vachasima Tova and a year full of health, happiness and success.

All the very best,

Mr. and Mrs. M

Hi!

Shmuel returned home from camp brown as lightly toasted almonds, happy as a lark and full of stories about his month in camp. He really enjoyed making new friends, including boys from Chicago, Belgium,the Special Needs bunk and counselors that are quite a bit older than him! He loved the sports, and so many of the activities but he told Aaron his favorite time was Shabbos as it was so lebedig!

Thank you so much!

Mr. and Mrs. R

Good Morning Rabbi,

My husband and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for a great Visiting day.

We are blessed that our son is attending Camp Romimu this year.

We were VERY impressed with ALL the Romimu staff, starting from the Division head to our son’s JC.

May Hashem give you the strength to go from Chayil to Chayil.

Have a great week
,

Mr. and Mrs. K

Rabbi Pfeifer,

It was wonderful seeing you yesterday and spending yet another year at Camp Romimu…

As you know, we have spent many a summer at Camp Romimu, and always leave the camp with such wonderful impressions. The camp certainly boasts a superior staff and we have both benefitted from that staff as campers, and contributed to that, as staff members ourselves….. But I just wanted to say what an EXTRAORDINARY” impression Moshe Dovid made on us … we have never met him before, and his level of maturity and warmth was really special and deserves a “special mention”. One can see that he has a superior upbringing, and exemplary middos. While he displays an easy going manner, one can see that he is in full control. We are truly fortunate that he was chosen to be Eli’s counselor this year. Thank you for pairing them up. He can certainly be a terrific role model for the boys.

I cannot copy Rabbi Kuessous or the division head from this email, but please share this with whoever would want to see this.

With much appreciation,

Mr. and Mrs. W

Rabbi,

I picked up Yosef from the bus today. Immediately he showed me his Sefer that he won from being in the “learning honor roll.” I started to cry. Rabbi, my Yosef is classified as learning disabled and language disabled with dyslexia. He told me before camp, “Yeshiva is not for me because I’m not the learning type.”

He has been with so many tutors for both English and Gemara. When I received the post card I put in my Tehillim Sefer. Yosef is now so proud! He asked when he came home about purchasing his Tefellin for his Bar Mitzvah!

Chazday Hashem. Miracles do happen and prayers do get answered. Thank you Rabbi for helping us. May Hashem bless the Rabbi with everything good. And many many thanks, Mrs E.

Learning Award

When we visited Rabbi Feiner yesterday and stood in line for a bracha, he announced loudly to the waiting line that Yitzy should be zocheh to continue doing what he’s doing, that erev Shabbos he’s seen him in the beis medrash of the shul shteyging. Yitzy felt very good. Thank you for encouraging your campers with prizes to learn all year – it is helping to forge their identities as bnei Torah.

Likras Shabbos During the Winter