Highest Quality Activities

Gan Israel Day Camp partners with the best instructors in each field to bring our campers top-quality activities and experiences. The combination of expert talent, creativity, and genuine care ensures that your child receives the very best programs and instruction available on Long Island. Including professional instructors from Hoop Dreams, DDR Farms, Saf-T-Swim. Learn More

Open Communication and Daily Updates

We believe that strong, open communication is the key to a successful camp experience. Our team keeps parents connected through regular updates, photos, and messages, ensuring you’re always informed about your child’s day. Counselors and the camp director are readily available to answer questions, share feedback, and celebrate your child’s accomplishments throughout the summer.

Custom-Tailored, Age-Appropriate Programs

Each age group at Gan Israel Day Camp enjoys a variety of thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate activities and trips. Our programs are carefully crafted to match the interests and developmental stages of every camper. Each group is led by experienced specialists who are experts in their fields and passionate about creating fun, meaningful, and engaging experiences for children.  Learn More

Outstanding Weekly Trips!

Each week, our campers enjoy unforgettable adventures at some of Long Island’s favorite destinations! Every trip combines fun, friendship, and hands-on experiences that make camp memories last a lifetime.

Trips are carefully designed with each age group in mind. Campers experience adventure, learning, and fun: Each trip is a safe, supervised, and unforgettable way for children to explore, bond with friends, and create lifelong memories.  Learn More

Caring Dedicated Staff:

Our real success lies in our outstanding staff. Our counselors are known for their responsibility, personal warmth, and ability to care for each child as an individual. Each counselor is a role model for his or her campers, creating friendships that last forever. Their love for the children is surpassed only by the children's love for them.   Learn More

JEWISH CULTURE

Gan Israel campers are imbued with a deep sense of pride in their Jewish heritage and a love for the land of Israel. Weekly Judaic themes are taught through exciting activities, stories, songs, games and contests, Friday delicious Challah Baking & Shabbat party, which are part of the unique Gan Israel experience. Combined with group discussions and educational programs, these events bring to life the beauty and values of our tradition. Learn More

Magnificent Campground:

Give your child a chance to experience the joys of spending summer in nature, where Fun and Confidence Blossom. Learn More

Flexible Tiered Tuition

Not one size fits all! Our flexible, tiered tuition structure allows you to customize your child’s camp experience to best match their interests and needs. Parents can choose from a variety of specialized lessons and instruction options, including swimming lessons, horseback riding, and expert sports clinics instructions & coaching—all while campers enjoy the full range of core, fun, and exciting Gan Israel camp activities. Learn More

Specialty Wednesdays

Every week, campers look forward to Specialty Wednesdays—amazing surprise days filled with excitement and wonder! We bring in some of Long Island’s finest entertainers to create unforgettable experiences for the children. Highlights include bounce houses, paint workshops, magic and science shows, ventriloquists, illusionists, the famous Bubble Trouble show, sports exhibitions, circus shows and workshops, and so much more. Each Wednesday is packed with fun, laughter, and hands-on excitement that campers can’t wait to discover! Learn More

Where Every Child Shines

Our focus is on helping each child develop their unique talents and discover their inner strengths. At Gan Israel, campers gain new skills, boost their self-esteem, and build lasting confidence—all in a nurturing, supportive, and joy-filled environment.