Experience the Best Summer Camp in Kingston
Join us for an unforgettable adventure at CGI Kingston Summer Camp
Camp Office: (570)793-2280
welcome!
Dates & Hours
The first day of camp is Monday, 2 Tammuz 5784 (July 8, 2024). We will be having camp every day, Monday through Friday. The last day of camp is Friday, 19 Menachem Av 5784 (August 23, 2024).
On 17 Tammuz, girls will end at 1pm and boys at 4pm.
On Tisha B’Av there will be no camp.
Girls Elementary Division
Drop off and breakfast is from 9:15-9:30 am at 80 N Washington in Wilkes-Barre.
Pick up is from 3:45-4:00 pm. Friday pick-up is from 1:30-1:45 pm.
Boys Elementary Division
Drop off and breakfast is from 9:30-9:45 am at 715 Schuyler Ave.
Pick up is from 4:00-4:15 pm. Friday pick-up is from 3:00-3:15pm.
Please be punctual. If there is a change you will be notified via the camp WhatsApp group.
Food
Breakfast will be served in camp for the first 15 minutes. If you come later than that please make sure that your child has had their breakfast at home. Snacks may be brought from home.
Lunch is provided by camp. A weekly menu will be posted at the beginning of each week. Please discuss the menu with your child and if they don’t like it or have allergies to specific foods, please send them their own sack lunch. If your child has any special diets or kashrus standards, please let us know. Any food sent in must be Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel.
Water
Please send a labeled refillable water bottle to camp each day. It can be a permanent one or disposable. Water coolers and water fountains are always available for refilling as often as necessary.
Sunscreen
Please apply sunscreen to your child each morning before camp. You may send sunscreen with your camper to reapply after water activities.
Lost and Found
All items such as bathing suits, towels, hats etc. must be labeled in order to keep things organized and prevent losses from occurring. If items are labeled, they can be returned to their owner.
Dress Code
On non-trip days there is no specific dress code. On trip days, a camp t-shirt must be worn.
For girls, please dress in a tznius manner. Knee socks or tights are a must each day. Shoes and sneakers are recommended over sandals and slippers. We do lots of running around, sports, climbing etc. and it isn’t safe if your child’s footwear aren't properly secured.
Communication
Communication will be by WhatsApp and email.
To be added to the WhatsApp groups:
This chat is for updates and general info. It is “admin only”:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LyLm2my2qfP4BKUY84o5Rt
Boys Division: Rabbi Green - 347-760-2133
Girls Division: Mrs. Sirota - 860-459-6305
Camp Schedule and Staff
Girls Elementary Division - Counselors will daven and learn with their campers. Please monitor the calendar and Whatsapp posts for swimming schedules.
Elementary Boys Division - mornings will be regular Cheder including davening and learning until lunchtime. In the afternoon, mesivta bochurim will be their counselors for an exciting mix of activities, sports, swimming and trips.
Pioneer Boys (6th-8th Grade) Camp will start at 10:00 am after davening and breakfast. If they have a scooter or bike (with a lock) they can bring it as sometimes they will go on outings on their own.
Swimming: Puddle jumpers and floaties are recommended although not required.
Morning Rebbis - 1st Session
Kindergarten: Rabbi Schtroks
1st Grade: Rabbi Raices
2nd Grade: Rabbi Roness/Rabbi Weller
3rd Grade: Rabbi S. Raitport
4th Grade: Rabbi Backman
5th Grade: Rabbi Zayantz
Grades 6-8: Rabbi Munitz
Boys Division
Head Counselor: Rabbi Zali Shifren
Assistant H.C.: Rabbi Shais Weller
Counselors: Kingston Mesivta boys
Girls Division
Head Counselors: Sonya Gurkov and Shaina Ruiz
Counselors: both in- and out-of-town staff
Parking Pass
In order to park in the N. Washington parking lot, you must have a parking pass clearly displayed in your car. Please stop by the front office for a pass.
Electronics and Money
Electronics of any kind are not permitted in camp.
Please do not send money to camp unless specifically requested.
Calendar
Copies of the camp calendar are available in the front office. By sending your child to our camp you are aware and in agreement to having Camp Gan Israel take them on any trips in which we partake.
Childcare Subsidies
If your child was not in cheder this year and you have applied for childcare subsidies, it is your responsibility to make sure to call the Childcare Office and enroll your child with the start date of July 8th (or whenever he/she is starting camp).
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering in any way for camp please let us know by emailing wilkes-rebbe@cgi4me.com. Volunteer opportunities include hosting the counselors for meals, running camp errands, doing special activities/projects at camp and coming along on amusement park trips as a chaperone.
Feedback
Changes are inevitable so please be understanding. Bez”H we will try to inform you about changes as soon as we find out about them.
Your feedback, positive or constructive, is always welcome and encouraged.
more about cgi
CGI Wilkes-Rebbe has been providing unforgettable summer camp
experiences for Jewish children in NEPA since 2005.
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment
where campers can make friends, learn new skills, and have fun.
Camp Gan Israel offers exciting and enriching summer camp programs
for campers ages 3-14. Programming includes swimming, art, trips,
sports, biking, boating, baking, STEM and lots more!