Camp Activities
Aspiring artists, scientists, gymnasts, sports players, and performers will revel in the astonishing and appealing array of activities available. The unique charm of Camp Gan Israel lies in the blending of weekly staples with specialty activities. Swimming, Jewish learning, sports, and line-up are diversified with choirs, races, competitions, police and fire demonstrations, drama, ballet, carnivals, dress-Βup days, overnights, color war, hiking, bunk competition, Shabbat parties, challah baking, and so much more. Under the direction of our experienced crafts director, campers will explore the breadth of their creativity with Judaica projects they can bring home and share.
Trips

Past trips include
- Kiddie Camp
- Pump it Up
- Alstede Farms
- Tag Alongs
- Randolph Gymnastics
- Gardner Fields
- Bowcraft
Older Divisions
- Dorney Park
- Funplex
- Rebounderz
- Florham Park Roller Rink
- Lakeview Marina Speed Boating
- Underground Mine Tour
- Moster Mini Golf
- Tomahawk Lake
- Imagine That
- Bridgewater Sports Arena
- Liberty Science Center



Aquatics
Aquatics is part free swim and part swimming instructions. In the free swim portion, campers are paired with a buddy system to maintain awareness and safety. There are 20 minute slots for swimming instruction which are given in small groups for added safety and individual attention. Campers will be sorted into beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups based on their skills and will be taught new techniques and skills to improve their swimming. Campers who enroll for 4 weeks or more will receive a certificate testifying to their newly learned prowess.
We are proud to partner with the SwimQuest facility at the Whippany JCC, whose stellar reputation for safety and excellence guarantees our campers a fun and safe experience. The boyβs division, including the VIP boys, will use the pool at the Rabbinical College of America campus which is supervised by certified lifeguards. The Kiddie Camp will stay on campus as well, enjoying the inflatable pools and slides, as well as other water activities.
S.T.E.A.M
Campers will create masterpieces in:
- Culinary Arts
- Challah Baking
- Drama
- Science
- Nature
- Arts and Crafts
- Painting


Athletics
Electives
CGI campers love electives! They can make autonomous choices, explore new interests, and gain proficiency in their chosen activity. Campers can select a different elective three times over the summer and enjoy a range of activities.
2022 electives coming soon, see below for samples
Sample


Sample Weeks 1-2:
- Ukulele (a 5 week program taught by The Modern Music Academy)
- Lego Robotics (a STEAM program combining lego building with technology)
- Tennis (skills and tricks by Randolph Tennis)
- Magic (Magician Mike Capozzi teaches beginner tricks to stun their first audience)
Sample Weeks 3-5:
- Ukulele (must continue from the previous session)
- Kickz Soccer (a 3 or 5 week program to become a star soccer player with the KickzSoccer Club)
- Drama (tap into their imginative side and let the theatre bring it to life! With Karen Cooper)
- Mad Science (experiments for the brave and curious with Catherine Rosenthal)


Sample Weeks 6-7:
- Chess (the age old game of ultimate strategy challenges and inspires the mind)
- Kickz Soccer (accepting new members and granting previous members extra proficiency)
- Basketball (dribble and dunk like a pro with Mrs. Robinson)
- Delicious Delights (devise divine desserts that taste as good as they look)

Special Events
Can you guess the cost of a flamingo? How about a grand talent show? Want to go on a bean hunt? All this and far more await a lively bunch of ever-more-fun-wanting little boys and girls at Gan Israel. Our weekly program is enhanced with:
- Water slides – Olympic type games – Overnights & Late Nights
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Imaginarium – Foam Parties – Lego Robotics
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Traveling shows – Fun Bus – Bunk competitions
- Family BBQ – CGI International live rally
- Petting Farms and much more!