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.


itaa!!!!! its so cool to see u in a pic in SOUTH AFRICA!!!! luv u!
Rochie–you are the best! Glad to see how much fun you’re having in South Africa. The Myer family sends love!!
I’m sure CGI Philly misses you….
yay daniel the super star made it to the first pic 😀
so many memories from that quadrangle.
agg gee!
where are UUUUUUUUUUU
I MISS UUUUUU
UR CUZ
…and we spy a Rodal, too!
LOVE YOU, keep up the amazing work,
berp
GO ROCHIE
WE LOVE YOU – U R THE BEST!!!!! we knew you’d make it up here even if ur name’s not in bold!!!!!!!
the camp was awesome i miss it
Only in Africa, can you pat Lion cubs!
it’s an enjoyable experience until they start chewing on your tzitzis!
Mushky sperlin made this happen!!! Best hc around!!!
nice to see all the happy kids , good job rochi and pini
when you get pink and rochie on board!
the most amazing camp ever! Pini and Rochie were awesome….thanks for the best camp eva!
Rochie & Pini – u r #1! from ur London fans!
WE WANT A PICTURE OF JAKE!!!
u did an amazing job!! thanx so much! 🙂