Activities and Adventures


Creative Hands

Camp Gan Israel’s innovative arts and crafts teach the children to be creative and imaginative. The crafts incorporate various themes in Jewish life as well as fun and useful projects. Campers are sure to proudly look back at the craft of their own hands well after the summer is over.

Lights, Camera Action

Comedy skits, talent shows, and action days are just a few of the programs that challenge the children to develop their innate talents.

Sports

Play ball! 
sports: baseball, basketball, football, kickball, volleyball, gaga, tennis, soccer, frisbee football, creative movement, and more.

At Camp Gan Israel, campers participate in various sports activities, receive expert coaching and enjoy a wide array of recreational activities. Our sports coaches are professional physical education instructors who teach with patience, guidance and encouragement.  Our focus on good sportsmanship and self confidence makes everyone a winner! Individual and group training will allow each camper to end the summer a better athlete.

Swimming  

The Wetter the Better! 

  • All water related activities will take place across the street from CJC at the YMCA and will be very well supervised and  safe. They test each child to determine their level of swiming and they are given bracelots that limit where they can swim. For those who cannot swim they are issued special floatation vests as well as have a section just for them that only has 2.5 feet of water. 

Pool Safety

The pool is very well supervised and very safe. In addition to the onsite Red Cross certified life guards, our counselors take turns being on life guard duty. Pool rules will be strictly enforced while at the YMCA center.

Please have children bring swim suits every swim day and a labeled sun-screen to leave in camp. 

Jewish Theme

One activity a day is devoted to a Jewish Theme.  Various activities include:

  • Story Telling
  • Challah Baking
  • Hebrew Songs
  • Special Jewish Art Projects
  • Kibbutz Day at Camp
  • Jewish Mock Wedding
  • Maccabee Games
  • Mitzvah Carnivals

A Family Affair

Special events for the entire family are scheduled throughout the summer.They include a family BBQ or picnic, and a lively Shabbat dinner. Our detailed event calendars and camp newspapers keep you abreast of all your children’s activities.