Camp Gan Israel Toronto
A Jewish day camp in Toronto offering a rich program of sports, crafts, and educational activities in a warm
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) listing for Camp Gan Israel Toronto, not the camp's direct website. This listing indicates it is a day camp and a member of the OCA, but does not provide details on accreditation, licensing, or specific program information. A search for 'Camp Gan Israel Toronto' reveals their direct website (cgitoronto.com) which states they are 'The Premier Jewish Day Camp in Toronto.' The camp emphasizes a blend of traditional camp activities with Jewish heritage and values. Google reviews for 'Camp Gan Israel Toronto' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 20 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive Jewish environment. The camp's social media handles are @cgitoronto on Instagram and CampGanIsraelToronto on Facebook, where they share photos and updates on camp activities. The camp is clearly affiliated with the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, indicating a religious (Jewish) organizational structure.
Who thrives here Ages 3–13
Camp Gan Israel Toronto fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–13
- Address: 7700 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON L4J 7Y3, Canada
- Phone: (905) 731-7000
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Gan Israel Toronto
- What ages does Camp Gan Israel Toronto accept?
- Camp Gan Israel Toronto is open to children ages 3–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- Who runs Camp Gan Israel Toronto?
- Camp Gan Israel Toronto is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Gan Israel Toronto provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Gan Israel Toronto includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Camp Gan Israel Toronto offer transportation?
- Camp Gan Israel Toronto provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
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