Gan Israel SF is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world. Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trend setter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities.
Many a child has been known to wait all year to come back to Gan Israel! From Kiddie Camp to our CIT division, campers enjoy a wide range of exciting activities and field trips in a warm and vivacious atmosphere.
Our fast growing Kiddie Camp offers a wonderful opportunity for youngsters 3-5 to have their first experience in a preschool summer camp. The children are guided in organized activity, play & social skills by loving, patient and caring staff who serve all year-round as pre- school teachers. Our kiddies are growing fast, this is the place to be!
Our picturesque camp site-(only half a block away from Golden Gate Park!) contain facilities well suited to a full program of sports, games, crafts, dramatics and other enriching camp activities. Our experienced staffers work to develop skills, confidence and a sense of fair play within each child.
This web site will provide you with all necessary information regarding camp. However if you have any concerns, questions or suggestions, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
Chaya Langer, Director
More About Our Camp
“No one puts more care into the care of your child.”
Gan Israel is much more than a physical break from the school routine and winter activities. It’s a comprehensive program designed to strengthen the body and soul. It provides your child with a rich and wholesome summer vacation of fun and excitement along with friendship and meaningful educational experiences.
Staff
Child development is the most significant ingredient in a healthy camp experience. This is why our staff is the real secret to our success. Our experienced counselors are known for their personal warmth and ability to care for each child as an individual. Many staff members return year after year, lending experience and continuity to all programs. Each counselor is a role model for our children, promising them friendship which will last forever! Their love for the children is surpassed only by the children’s love for them.
Culture
Gan Israel campers are imbued with a deep sense of pride in their Jewish heritage and a love for the land of Israel. Weekly Judaic themes are taught through exciting activities, stories, songs, games and contests, which are part of the unique Gan Israel experience. Combined with group discussions and educational programs, these events bring to life the beauty and values of our tradition.
Activities & Special Events
Our weekly program is enhanced with choirs, Olympic type games, police and fire demonstrations, drama, ballet, carnivals, dress-up days, late-nights, nature hikes, Shabbat parties, Challah baking, and .. oh... so much more. Under the direction of our experienced crafts director, campers will have the opportunity to design and take home some wonderful Judaica art projects.
Trips On The Go
Gan Israel’s “Trip Days”, which are well known, are geared to the children’s interests, are scheduled at least two times a week and feature excursions to many local attractions our Bay Area has to offer.
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CGI SF 2010
Theme: KIDS FOR COMMUNITY
Location: 862 28th Ave (Between Cabrillo and Fulton)
A summer next door to a fantastic playground-fully equipped with play structures, basketball courts and tennis courts. We are also only half a block away from Golden Gate Park!
Session 1: June 22 – July 2
Session 2: July 5 – July 16
Session 3: July 19 - 30
We offer 3 Programs:
*Kiddy Camp…
*Gan Izzy Main Camp…
*C.I.T.'s training ground of our future counselors!
Home Turf @ Shalom School (862 28th Ave)
MONDAYS – WEDNESDAYS - FRIDAYS
LED BY PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS....
A full array of activities and programming including: Swimming, Field Sports, Crafts, nature hikes in GG Park, Scrap-booking, Archery, Gymnastics, cooking, baking, yoga, Martial Arts, Music, Dance, Hip Hop, Tennis and much more!
Each session is complete with theme days, dress up days, Shabbat celebration, carnivals, and more.
KIDS FOR COMMUNITY
Our new theme, KIDS FOR COMMUNITY is inspired by what we know as "Tikkun Olam". We feel that getting our youth started with "community service-type" involvement will prepare our next generation well for even greater community action and contributing to our environment and Jewish community .
COMMUNITY ACTION
Depending on the theme of the week, there will be one day a week that CGISF will take a trip to somewhere in our city where we can get involved in a "hands on" and fun way with community service. For example one of our themes will be "Environment". We will take a trip to a playground in the city that needs a little revamping. We will assist the city in possibly painting a mural in on a playground wall or helping with some of the gardening etc. Or we would go to a recycling plant to see and learn how everything we use can really be recycled. For art during that week, we will create really cool art projects using recycled materials.
TERRIFIC THRILLING TRIPS
Fields trips will be to places like BOOMERS, the EXPLORATORIUM, SIX FLAGS MARINE WORLD, PUMP IT UP… all the Bay Area has to offer!
KIDDY CAMP – 5 day/week program
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
AGE: Preschool, and Entering Kindergarten
Our Kiddy Camp Program is geared to preschoolers and pre-kindergartners. Each group is staffed with caring and loving certified teachers and counselors, who are dedicated to giving our youngest campers warmth and attention as they experience a summer of camp fun. We offer both indoor and outdoor activities in a specially designed camp setting. Campers specialty activities include music, creative movement, crafts, gymnastics, and sport activities. They also go on some local "neighborhood" trips...Like the fire station, the zoo etc. Our youngest campers enjoy a "quiet-reading time" for 20 minutes after lunch and join Gan Izzy for all special programs and activities. Shabbat is celebrated with Challah baking, Shabbat party and songs. A hot lunch is provided daily, as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day.
GAN IZZY KIDS FOR COMMUNITY – 5 day/week program
Mondays – Fridays
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Campers Ages 5-13
Gan Izzy is CGI's main camp, known for its summer spirit second to none. Each group enjoys a bunk theme and lively, enthusiastic counselors. Days are filled with a wide array of specialty activities led by professional instructors. Your child can look forward to swimming, field sports, crafts, tennis, indoor rock climbing, scrap-booking, archery, gymnastics, martial arts, music, dance, hip hop, and archery. We offer field trips that encourage team building and teach outdoor skills, such as: hiking, boating, fishing, and outdoor rock climbing. Thrilling Thursdays offer exciting excursions to museums, amusement parks, zoos, and all the Bay Area has to offer. Fridays are celebrated with Challah braiding and Shabbat parties.
CGI CIT's--Counselors In Training As kids grow, so does their ability for self-discovery, adventure, bonding with peers, and appreciating group dynamics. C.I.T. Program offers leadership training to our budding leaders for campers ages 13-16 Grades. The C.I.T. program enjoys all that Gan Izzy has to offer. These developing leaders are privileged to assist in camp programming for special activities, and are looked up to as leaders in our camp community. They gain leadership experience and learn teamwork skills.
