Though the snow is just beginning to recede, the administration of Camp Gan Israel of Toronto, Ontario is already deep in the planning stages, including new initiatives for the upcoming season.
In truth, the process began much earlier.
Just as the campers were boarding the buses and bidding farewell to each other after the first incredible summer, the construction crew was busy bringing in the earth moving tractors to clear space for more bunk houses.
Now nearly complete, the new area and bunkhouse contribute beautifully to the symmetric design of the entire camp site with the Dining Room and Shul at the center of all the auxiliary structures.
With so much activity going on at the waterfront the decision was made to enhance and upgrade this activity. Enlarging the swimming area, replacing the docks with brand new ones, and the addition of sailboats to enhance the watercraft fleet, are just a few examples of this.
Special instructors will teach the campers (and counselors) the skills needed for the exhilarating experience of sailboating. Above the ground (pun intended) the administration is currently working to create a rope climbing parkette for all the children to enjoy.
The head staff for the summer of 5773 are:
Head Counselors:
Berel Bendet – Minnesota
Itchy Glasner – Montreal
Learning Directors:
Mendy Grossbaum – Toronto
Shneur Zalman Minkowitz – Montreal
Heading a brand new program for Bar Mitzvah Boys geared specially for boys this age will be Shmuly Grossbaum – Toronto.
Another new initiative is the “Mazel Tov First Timer” program which provides a $1000 discount from the posted camp fee for first-time campers donated by the Moses & Temara Tobe Foundation. This opportunity is available to any and all boys that as yet have not attended an overnight camp program.
To sign up, visit ganisraeltoronto.com
hey wat about the girls? it was awesome!!!!!
itche itche itche itche …
u rock !!!!!
Are you going to camp this summer I had awesome time last year please come back
i went it was so much fun!!!
is bentzi shemtov coming back he was very caring and so fun
it was AWESOMEEE!!!
My son is looking for a camp (vs. learning program) to go to this summer with a friend. He is graduating 8th grade. Maybe our boys know each other? Where does your son go to Yeshiva?
Best Shliach
Great guys! Will be a big hit!
CGI Sweden!!!
Go Mendy Grossbaum, Itchy Glassner, Shneur Z Minkowitz!!
Go Tzeirei Hashluchim Europe!! Best guys!
Amazing guys! Go Tzeirei Hashluchim Europe!!
Best HC!! Go CGI Europe!!
This sounds like a crazy group of head staff the common string: they are all so well rounded some in more ways then one. This is Gona be a massive hit a real home run on a sunny day in mid june
Minkowitz is a serious masmid. Trono is getting good stuff for this summer. I predict a summer full of Limud haTorah btachlis hashleimus. Hatzlocha learning directors!
Heard girls full with wait list. BH just registered 2 of my sons!
I believe girls has a huge waiting list as I know a few people who are on that list for a few weeks already. Just registered my on tonight after I saw this hope it is not full yet!
how come they only advertise for boys?
i luv cgi!!! i went to the girls divison, first month. it was amazing!! i loved it soo much! best summer expirence of my life thanx to goldy grossbuam and all the other directors councolers and staff for giving me an amazing month!
gitty g
looks like an awesome camp!!
Best camp ever!! !! Can’t wait for the summer!
My son is going to the bar mitzvah program we heard Shmuly is amazing!
This summer is gonna be awesome!
I loved it last summer!!
Thats a GREAT lineup of guys!!!
Go Toronto!!