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Camp Gan Israel of Greater Chicago for Boys

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Summer Address:

   Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Gan Israel 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 trendsetter 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 Kamp 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 Kamp offers a wonderful opportunity for your younger child to have their first experience in a real 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 sites contain beautiful 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.

Camp Gan Israel - the Summer of a Lifetime!

"The love and attention the staff gives to the children is superb.  The curriculum is filled with strong Judaic and secular stimulation every day.  The confidence and happiness our children gained from their staff and peers is priceless, and the Morahs are so devoted to the children.  Our children can't wait for Gan Izzy 2007! "
 
Camp Type:  Day
Year Established: 1976
Gender: Girls
Age of Campers: 6 to 13 years old
Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Camp Owner(s): Lubavitch Chabad
Camp Director(s): Schneur & Ester Scheiman
Nearest Large City: Chicago
Off Season Rental: No
Camp Focus:
Religious Camps: Jewish
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Ceramics
  •  Dance
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Magic
  •  Music
  •  Performing Arts
  •  Photography and Video
  •  Theater

Sports Activities:
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  Chess
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Field Hockey
  •  Fishing
  •  Football
  •  Gymnastic
  •  Ice Skating
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Tennis
  •  Water Sports

Adventure Activities:
  •  Canoeing
  •  Hiking
  •  Rock Climbing

Academic Activities:
  •  History
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Talent Show
  •  Travel/Trips

Session 1: June 25- July 6
Session 2: July 9- July 20
Session 3: July 23-August 3

 




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