Camp Gan Israel. Information Guide. Highland Park (Piscataway)

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1 בס ד Camp Gan Israel Highland Park (Piscataway) Information Guide

2 Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2016 Season of Camp Gan Israel Highland Park! (Piscataway) We are delighted to welcome both returning families and new ones. We are confident that you and your children will have a wonderful experience. The counselors and staff at Camp Gan Israel Highland Park (Piscataway) are eager to greet your children, and there are many exciting programs planned for this year. Camp Gan Israel is committed to providing a superb day camp experience for Jewish children in the Central NJ area. We offer an outstanding athletic program, amazing trips, outstanding sports and creative art programs, under the guidance of great instructors. Our premises at the Bartle Elementary School offer us a state-ofthe-art facility with access to a wonderful outdoor area with a beautiful playground. It also includes an indoor air-conditioned gymnasium, multi purpose room, cafeteria and classrooms. Our camp operates under the direction of the NJ Department of Health and the American Camping Association. At Camp Gan Israel, the campers are imbued with a deep sense of pride in Yiddishkeit. The children are taught about our heritage through hands on crafts, stories games and contests that are part of the unique Camp Gan Israel experience. Interpersonal skills are interwoven within our spectacular program to maximize each child s personal qualities. Camp Gan Israel Highland Park (Piscataway), distinguishes itself with warmth, care and true love to every camper. Your joy, is our joy. Your success, is our success. And your concern, is our concern. The Handbook is designed to give you more details about the day to day programming for a great camp experience. If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to call and discuss them with us at any time. To register for your child, please complete an application form online at We look forward to greeting you and your child(ren) on the first day of camp, and having them spend their summer with our Gan Israel Family. Yours sincerely, Mrs. Chayale Shagalow Camp Director

3 Our Location Administrative Office/Mailing Address: Chabad House Lubavitch 170 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ Phone: Summer Camp Facility: Bartle Elementary School 435 Mansfield St., Highland Park, NJ Phone: (732) Contact via Chayale Shagalow, Camp Director: Dates and Hours Camp will run for 8 weeks: Monday, June 27 - Thursday, August 18. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Aftercare: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Monday-Thursday) Drop off: 8:50 am - 9:00 am Pickup: 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Friday Pickup: 2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Divisions Mini Gan: Ages 3-5 Day Camp: Boys and girls entering grade 1-3 Pioneers: Boys and girls entering grade 4-7 CIT s: Girls entering grade 8 (limited availability) Counselors: Boys & girls entering grade 9+. Pioneer Division Our Pioneers Program is designed for boys and girls entering grades 4-7. This program combines our regular programming along with special activities, late nights and overnight trips. At a higher athletic level, Pioneers are now able to refine their sports skills as well as develop lifelong skills. We aim to provide a summer filled with many opportunities for growth individually and as a team. From dance, music, cake decorating, drama, baking, karate, and a new canvas painting program there's something for everyone! Counselors are now big brother/big sister role models and work to ensure that these campers learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and enhance self-esteem.

4 Camp Rates Camp Fees include daily hot lunches, two snacks (fruit and grain), activities, trips, bathing cap for each level completed and a camp tshirt. Day Camp Rates Per Week Per Month Per Summer Super Rate (by Sep. 10, 2015) $235 $940 $1880 Early Bird Rate (by March 10, 2016) $255 $1020 $2040 Final Rate $275 $1100 $2200 Bus Fee $50 $200 $400 Aftercare: (Monday-Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm) $25 $100 $200 Aftercare: Parents are required to commit on a weekly basis. Enrollment after June 1, 2016 will have a $20 surcharge added per week. Sibling Discount: There is a 5% sibling discount for 2nd child, and 10% discount for third child. To register: Please fill out an online application form & a $200 deposit per each camper. Your deposit will be applied toward the tuition fee and is fully refundable before March 10, 2016 All other required forms will be sent to you after we receive your application form and the $ per child deposit. Changes: All changes must be sent to us in writing. Changes made after June 1, 2016 will be charged at the current rate. Medical: In the event that a camper cannot complete his or her stay due to a medical issue, a refund will be provided using a pro rata basis upon receipt of a letter from a licensed, practicing physician. The Balance of the camp tuition and transportation costs must be paid in full by June 1, 2016 or the discount offer will no longer apply. Missed Days are non exchangeable and non refundable. Registration is on a weekly basis (there is no signing up for separate days in the week) and there are no make up days for sick or vacation days. There are no refunds for days missed or absences. Cancellations after March 29, 2016 will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. There will be no refunds at all after March 10, Refunds: Please allow 4-8 weeks for a refund to be issued. Shabbaton is for campers entering grade 4-7. Cost is $25. Staff is free. Family Events Camp Gan Israel aims to involve the entire family in the wonderful camping experience. We have organized several family events and look forward to your participation. 1. Family BBQ: Tuesday July 19, 2016 at 11:30 am 2. Camp Presentation: Monday, August 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Lunch Menu Salad, pasta, yogurt, fruits and sandwiches (American cheese, jelly, butter and cream

If your child has a special dietary concern, please contact the camp office to make alternate

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 27 June 28 July 29 July 30 July 1 Fish Sticks, rice Hot

Stick Broccoli and Salad July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 Fish Sticks, Rice Burger, Onion Deli

Cauliflower & Salad July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 Fish Sticks, rice Hot Stick Broccoli and

& Cheese and Corn on Cob Family BBQ and apples & baby carrots Cauliflower & Salad July 25 July 26 July

August 5 Fish Sticks, Rice Burger, Onion Deli Cauliflower & Salad August 8 August 9 August 10 August

Cob knishes and peppers and peaches & Celery Stick Broccoli and Salad August 15 August 16 August 17

5 Lunch Menu Salad, pasta, yogurt, fruits and sandwiches (American cheese, jelly, butter and cream cheese, white and whole wheat bread) are available daily. Food from home cannot be brought to camp. If your child has a special dietary concern, please contact the camp office to make alternate arrangements. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 27 June 28 July 29 July 30 July 1 Fish Sticks, rice Hot Dog, knishes Dairy Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Baked Ziti and Corn on Cob and peppers and peaches & Celery Stick Broccoli and Salad July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 Fish Sticks, Rice Burger, Onion Deli Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Macaroni & Cheese and Corn on Cob Rings, Cucumbers and apples & baby carrots Cauliflower & Salad July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 Fish Sticks, rice Hot Dog, knishes Dairy Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Baked Ziti and Corn on Cob and peppers and peaches & Celery Stick Broccoli and Salad July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 Fish Sticks, Rice Deli Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Macaroni & Cheese and Corn on Cob Family BBQ and apples & baby carrots Cauliflower & Salad July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 Fish Sticks, rice Hot Dog, knishes Dairy Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Baked Ziti and Corn on Cob and peppers and peaches & Celery Stick Broccoli and Salad August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 Fish Sticks, Rice Burger, Onion Deli Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Macaroni & Cheese and Corn on Cob Rings, Cucumbers and apples & baby carrots Cauliflower & Salad August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 Fish Sticks, rice Penne Alla Vodka Dairy Sandwiches Pizza, Fries Baked Ziti and Corn on Cob knishes and peppers and peaches & Celery Stick Broccoli and Salad August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 Fish Sticks, Rice Burger, Onion Deli Sandwiches Pizza, Fries and Corn on Cob Rings, Cucumbers and apples & baby carrots

6 Summer Schedule Camp Gan Israel aims to expose the children to the widest array of activities, trips, and educational programs. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are dedicated to a wide variety of specialty instructors and camp activities. On Wednesday, campers board the busses for trip day.

7 Daily Sample Schedule A week generally includes one trip day. One-four times a week, mornings are dedicated to Swimming, Sports, Dance, Theatre, Karate, Music, Arts & Crafts, Scrapbooking, PVC Pipe fun, Recycling Box Art, Challah Baking, Edible Crafts, Jewelry Making, Outdoor Hunt, Archery, Playground, Outdoor Games, Mad Science, Prize Store, Camp Special Activity, Team & Leadership games, plus many more. A detailed schedule is ed home every Friday.

8 Contact Information: Phone: Fax: Web: Facebook: Camp Gan Israel Piscataway NJ Mailing Address: 170 College Ave New Brunswick, NJ Summer Address: 435 Mansfield St. Highland Park, NJ 08904

Camp Gan Israel Waukesha, WI Parent Handbook

Camp Gan Israel Waukesha, WI Parent Handbook ב"ה Camp Gan Israel Waukesha, WI - 2017 Parent Handbook 1222 E Broadway Waukesha, WI 53186 262-836-3020 Camp@jewishwaukesha.com www.jewishwaukesha.com Dear Parents, Welcome to the Third season of Camp