Chabad Lubavitch of Winnipeg

Summer Camp 2008

Dates Locations Times Bus Groups Fees Registration Pictures

Dates

Gan-Israel meets for four weeks. Camp runs for two sessions; each session consists of two weeks. The first session begins Monday July 7^th and concludes on Friday July 18^th. The second session begins Monday July 21^st and concludes on Friday August 1^st. Each session offers different and unique features so that every day at camp is new and exciting.

We accommodate campers that wish to attend for only one of the two sessions. However, we encourage campers to attend both sessions for the full four-weeks, to enjoy the different features of each of the two sessions and to gain from the full flavour of the camping experience.

North & South-End Locations

For the First Session, our central campsite is in the Lubavitch Centre of the North-End, at 2095 Sinclair Street. South-End campers will be bussed north during those first two weeks.

For the Second Session, our central campsite will be in the River Heights area of the South-End. North-End campers will be bussed south during those 3^rd and 4^th weeks.

Whenever weather permits, camp schedules outdoor park activities, to benefit from the fresh air and natural setting.

Times

The camp day begins at 9:45 a.m. at our “Campsite,” and it finishes at 4:00 p.m.. Staff will supervise campers at our central campsite, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Bus Schedule

NE Session:

During the First Session, when the central campsite is North, the South-End campers should be at our SE Bus Depot—Chabad-Torah Centre 1825 Grant Avenue, near Centennial, by 9:10 a.m.. They will be transported from there to camp by bus. They will return to the same location by approximately 4:40 p.m..

SE Session:

During the Second Session, when our campsite is in River Heights, the North-End campers should be at our NE Bus Depot—Lubavitch Centre 2095 Sinclair Street, by 9:10 a.m.. They will be transported from there by bus to camp. They will return to the same location by approximately 4:40 p.m..

Camp staff supervises the campers on the bus. The staff will also supervise campers at the pick-up depot, from 9:00 a.m. and up to 5:00 p.m..

Groups

Gan Israel provides programming for children ages 4 through 13. Campers are placed in groups with campers of their own age and grade level.

Each group consists, on the average, of eight to ten children and is supervised by two counsellors.
Activities are geared to the age level and interests of each group, so that campers of all ages enjoy their activities and find each day at Camp Gan-Israel to be stimulating, pleasant and special.

Senior campers may take part in an exciting Leadership Program. In addition to enjoying great fun at advanced camping activities, the senior campers’ group will gain excellent training in leadership skills.

Fees

The cost of the full-camp (both 2-week sessions) is only $375.00.

The cost of a single session is $225.00.

A deposit of $125.00 must accompany each application. The balance of the fee must be received before the beginning of camp. Cheques should be made payable to “Lubavitch Centre.” You can also pay by credit card.

Scholarships

It is important to us that every Jewish child is able to enjoy the fun and excitement of Gan Israel. If you find it difficult to pay the full camp fee because of financial difficulties, contact us to arrange a fee schedule that will meet your needs.

We will also do our best to assist you in arranging car-pools to and from camp and arranging child-care before and after the camp day.

Sponsorships

Please contact us if you are able to sponsor a needy child.

Registration

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Print the "PDF Registration form" and :

Mail the Registration form with your payment to Lubavitch Centre, 2095 Sinclair Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 3K2.

or Fax the Registration form to 586-0487. Please be sure to enter your Credit Card Information in the space provided.

(The Registration form is in Adobe PDF (Acrobat) format. Adobe Reader is available to download free from Adobe's website:

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Information

For more information call Rabbi A. Altein at Lubavitch 339-8737 or Rabbi Boruch Heidingsfeld at 339-4756 or 489-9733.

Pictures

You can get a glimpse of CGI by seeing pictures from previous camp sessions.