Record Attendance at Joburg Camp

The recently concluded Camp Gan Yisrael Winter Camp in Johannesburg had more than 300 boys and girls enjoying the excitement, more than have attended over the last five years.

Run under the auspices of Chabad House, the camp has become a well-known staple within the Johannesburg Jewish community over the last three decades.

According to its new directors, Rabbi Pini and Rochie Pink, the infusion of innovative, fresh ideas has contributed to the 35% attendance jump.

The key to the camp, they say, is the nonjudgmental atmosphere that is employed by the broad minded staff. “We are tremendously proud that the children of Camp Gan Yisrael represent the full spectrum of the Jewish community. We have students from King David, Yeshiva Collage, Torah Academy, Maharsha and others all coming together to have a fantastic time.”

Camp Gan Yisrael is part of the largest network of Jewish camps, with hundreds of affiliates worldwide. “We have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to draw on from camp directors across the globe who we consult with in building our programs,” says Rabbi Pink, “but we rely heavily on our staffs’ appreciation for the needs and flavor of the local community.”

With separate programs for boys and girls, Camp Gan Yisrael prides itself on tailor made programming rather than “one size fits all’ activities.” Says Pink, “Great care and attention is put in to every minute of the day to ensure a fun filled, action packed scheduled.”

While trips to Fourways Avalanche and the Lion Park highlighted the two week schedule, the children were treated to a dizzying array of activities that included arts and crafts, sports, hunts, team building games and so much more.

A special thanks to both our head counselors, Ariel Stern of the boys division, and Mushky Sperlin of the girls division.