Welcome to Magen Israel Summer Camp, Great Neck’s largest and longest-running Jewish day camp. We’re committed to providing our campers with an exciting and wholesome summer experience in a safe, Torah atmosphere.
Registration Now Open!
Reserve your spot! Click the button below to enroll. For Inquiries please call 516-482-2305 or email [email protected]
Camp Dates Summer 2023
Our program runs for 8 weeks. Registration is available in monthly intervals.
Session 1: Friday, June 23, 2023 – Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Session 2: Friday, July 21, 2023 – Thursday, August 17, 2023.
| Session 1: | Session 2: |
| Week 1 (6/23 – 6/29) | Week 5 (7/21 – 7/27) |
| Week 2 (6/30 -7/6) | Week 6 (7/28 -8/3) |
| Week 3 (7/7 – 7/13) | Week 7 (8/4 – 8/10) |
| Week 4 (7/14 – 7/20) | Week 8 (8/11 – 8/17) |
Summer Camp Hours:
- The hours for Ages 3-5 are 9:30am* – 3:45pm (Fridays 9:30am – 1:45pm)
- The hours for Ages 6-11 are 9:15am – 4:00pm (Fridays 9:15am – 2:00pm)
- The hours for Ages 12-14 are 9:15am – 4:00pm (Fridays 9:15am– 2:00pm)
Dismissal for each group begins 15 minutes before the above-listed time
* Early Drop off option available for parents who have children in both the older and younger divisions.
Camp Pricing Summer 2023
Rates
Registration Fee: $75 per child, $150 per family (non-refundable, separate fee, does not count toward camp tuition)
Early Bird Rates* (available until March 31, 2022)
| Division | Per Session | Full Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Izzy Kiddies Rates | Ages 3-6 (Entering Nursery-Kindergarten) | $1,280 | $2,500 |
| All Other Divisions | Ages 6-15 (Entering Grades 1st-10th) | $1,370 | $2,690 |
Standard Rates*
| Division | Per Session | Full Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Izzy Kiddies Rates | Ages 3-6 (Entering Nursery-Kindergarten) | $1,425 | $2,800 |
| All Other Divisions | Ages 6-15 (Entering Grades 1st-10th) | $1,600 | $3,150 |
Sibling Discount (available on standard rates only) Register two or more children and receive $120 off per session for each additional child.
*Includes hot lunch and short breakfast
Divisions
Our program is open for ages 3-15. We have 5 divisions: Please note divisions are separate for boys and girls beginning from age 6.
Boys Divisions
Izzy Kiddies: ages 3*-5 (entering grades Nursery-Kindergarten) *Campers must be potty trained to join the program
Yeshivacation: Boys, ages 6-11 (entering grades 1-6)
Yeshiva Preteen Program: Boys, ages 12-13 (entering grades 7-8)
Magen Israel Teens: Boys, ages 14-15 (entering grades 9-10)
Girls Divisions
Izzy Kiddies: ages 3*-5 (entering grades Nursery-Kindergarten) *Campers must be potty trained to join the program
Izzy Girls: Girls, ages 6-13 (entering grades 1-8)
Program Schedule Overview
Program Schedules will be released closer to camp’s opening. See our schedules from Summer 2022 for a small glimpse of what’s in store for 2023!
*Schedule overviews are tentative and subject to change. (Detailed day-by-day schedules will be distributed at the beginning of each camp week.)
Staff Applications
Click here for staff applications. Please note staff must be 16 years of age or older in order to apply.
F.A.Q.
Are you boys and girls separate?
Yes. The Izzy Kiddies division has separate bunks for boys and girls. The Izzy Girls and Yeshivacation divisions are completely separate and have entirely different schedules.
Do campers daven in camp?
Yes. Each division starts their day with tefilla followed by learning. Izzy Kiddies and Izzy Girls focus on the weekly Parsha and Jewish stories. Yeshivacation boys have 45-minute daily lessons in Mishnayot, Parsha, and Yahadut.
Is Lunch Included?
Yes, hot lunch and a short breakfast are served each day.
How many weeks do I need to register for?
Registration is available at monthly intervals. All campers will be required to attend for a minimum of four consecutive weeks; i.e. either for the whole summer or alternatively for the first or second session.
Do I need to choose a specific session when registering?
Yes. Options include Session 1 (Friday, June 23, 2023 – Thursday, July 20, 2023) or Session 2 (Friday, July 21, 2022 – Thursday, August 17, 2022) Of course, one may choose to register their child for both sessions as well.
Is your staff CPR certified?
Multiple members of our staff are certified in CPR and First Aid from the American Heart Association.
Contact Information
Office Number: (516) 482-2305
Whatsapp: (516) 482-2305
Email: [email protected]
Contact Us Form
Safety Measures for 2022
Please be advised that Camp Magen Israel is under the auspices of the Nassau County Department of Health. The campsite undergoes three inspections by the Nassau County Department of Health; One pre-operational inspection prior to the camp’s opening and two operational inspections over the duration of the summer program. Inspection Reports concerning the camp are filed at 200 County Seat Drive Mineola, NY 11501.
About Magen Israel Summer Camp
With over two decades of service to the community, our summer camp has given hundreds of children a meaningful and thrilling summer experience over the years. Magen Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter, with innovative ideas, creative programs, and new activities being introduced continuously.
Many a child has been known to wait all year to come back, from preschoolers to our senior division, children delight in the warm and spirited, Jewish atmosphere of Magen Israel. Our children enjoy a wide range of activities including swimming, sports, creative movement, arts & crafts, baking, and so much more.
From offsite trips to onsite entertainers, there’s never a dull moment. Torah learning is a predominant part of our week and our Yeshivacation program incorporates daily classes in in-depth Mishnayot, Chumash, and Gemara.
History of Camp Gan Israel
Founded in Ladispoli, Italy in 1989 with the blessing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Magen Israel Summer Camp (Originally Camp Gan Israel) has been dedicated to the singular purpose of providing every Jewish child with a positive and meaningful Jewish experience.
The summer camp moved to Kew Gardens in 1991, and from the handful of campers in Shaare Tovah to the 250 campers who attend our Great Neck Jewish summer camp today, Magen Israel has been a high point in the lives of the thousands of children who have walked through our doors each summer.