Camp Gan Israel info
English language version
Camp Location
The camp site is located in scenic Danish countryside, about 60 Km from Copenhagen.
The camp site is a scouts site, close to a lake out in beautiful nature. The facilities include sleeping quarters, a modern kitchen and dining room, sports equipment, pleasant playing areas (both indoor and outdoor), spacious grounds, a small lake and a gymnasium.
Dates and Fees
Camp runs from Monday, 13th july until Monday the 20th of july, 2026.
The camp fee is 400 euro. There are earlybird grants, and scholarships available. Contact us for more info.
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Camp Schedule
Camp aims to expose the children to the widest range of activities, trips and educational programs which will make for an enjoyable and exciting time.
The program is especially designed to promote personal skills, E.G. sportsmanship and leadership qualities.
The Camp schedule includes a mix of sports and athletics, drama, field trips, hiking, crafts and exciting extra curricular activities, imbued with the flavor of Judaism come alive, assuring your child an unforgettable experience.
On Shabbat the camp will have a special alternative program, highlighting the beauty and joy of Shabbat, whilst at the same time enjoying many fun activities.
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Our kitchen staff will provide nutritional and healthy meals and snacks.
Staff and Safety
Rabbi Yitzi and Rochel Loewenthal will be in Camp as the Camp directors, along with a team of highly dedicated and experienced staff, assuring the physical and emotional well being of your child.
The physical well being of your child is of utmost importance to us. Someone trained in first aid will always be on hand, and a doctor will be on call.
In case of a medical emergency, G-d forbid, parents or guardian will be contacted immediately.
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Meals
Our kitchen staff will provide nutritional and healthy meals and snacks.
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Packing list
The following is a suggested list of clothes and other items that should be brought to camp: Please bear in mind that there will not be laundry so send enough clothing to last for the entire camp.
Sports Shirts
Outfits
Shabbat clothing
Underwear
Socks
Shoes
Sneakers
Slippers
Night Clothes
Raincoat
Bathrobe
Towels
Face towels
Laundry bags
Sheets
Blanket
Pillow
Pillow case
Tooth paste
Face soap
Camera
Torch
Sleeping bag
Siddur
Comb
Brush
Swimming gear
To prevent loss, please mark clothes and items with name. It can be helpful to to make a list of each item, so your child will find it easier to be sure to take her belongings back with her.
It is not necessary, but you are welcome to send along some pocket money, as it will be possible to buy snacks and the like on trips (100-200 DKK is fine).
Please do not send expensive and valuable items as they can get lost, break or be stolen. We can not take responsibility for them.
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Mobile phone policy
At camp, we encourage children to be fully present, socially engaged, and actively participating in all activities. To support this, the use of personal electronic devices is limited.
Please inform your daughter that all phones will be collected and kept by the camp leaders, as personal devices can be distracting to both the individual child and the group. There will be a designated daily phone time after lunch, during which parents may call their child using the camp staff phones.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us give the children the best possible experience in our exciting and fun camp program.
If you need to reach us at any time, you are always welcome to contact us:
Email: info@chabad.dk
Phone: Rochel – 2819 7678 | Yitzi – 2873 7678
Please also send a WhatsApp message to +45 2819 7678 to be added to the Ckids Gan Israel WhatsApp group, where we will share practical information and photos so you can follow all the fun and excitement of camp.
