REVISED PROGRAM FOR SUMMER 2020

Updated 6/16/2020

Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce that CAMP GAN ISRAEL WILL BE OPEN FOR SUMMER 2020! We all know how important camp is for our children in a regular year, but that need has only increased after so many months of uncertainty and isolation.

Please note that due to the current coronavirus pandemic there will be many changes to the program being offered this summer including updated dates, times, schedule and safety precautions in place. Please read through the information below carefully to fully understand the program.

This program is accurate as of the time of this writing but will be continuously updated and revised as the laws, guidelines and situation changes. There is also a slight chance that the county may decide to not open up camps at all this summer.

This plan has been designed to match and exceed ACA (American Camp Association), CDC, County & State guidelines and has been reviewed and approved by camping & health professionals.

Dates & Times:

In order to comply with the many regulations and standards that we will be following, we will need to cut down on the dates and hours being served. We apologize if this is an inconvenience for parents but we needed to make the decisions that will be best for the health & safety of the campers in our care.

Camp will now start on July 6 and run for two sessions of two weeks each ending July 31. There will be no camp in June, no bonus week in August and no weekly registrations available. The CIT Program has also been cancelled.

June 22-July 3 – No Camp
July 6-July 17 – Session 1
July 20-July 31 – Session 2
August 3-7 – No Camp

The camp hours have also been reduced to minimize the risks and as a better fit for our new program.

Camp Hours
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
No morning or afternoon extended care or bus transportation available

Pricing & Discounts:

The costs of running a camp this year have risen significantly but we have made every effort to bring the price down to make this an affordable option for families. This pricing leaves us operating at a loss so please consider making an extra effort to enroll at the full price option and/or make a donation of whatever you can to help us cover the gap.
Full Tuition Subsidized Rate
Each Session (2 Weeks) $800 $695
Full Summer (4 Weeks) $1550 $1340
Two-Week Session

Full Summer (4 Weeks)
$800


$1550
$695


$1340

(Single week options will not be available for this year)


Sibling Discounts:

First child – Full Price

Second Child – $30 Discount per session

Third+ Child – $60 Discount per session


Scholarships will be available for those who are in need of tuition assistance, please click here to apply.


Program Changes:


Our entire program has been redesigned to maximize the safety of our campers and families. This may be different from the CGI experience of years past but it will be safe & secure and it will include all the signature Gan Izzy excitement, fun, staff & friends.


There will be no offsite trips, no overnights, no swimming and no high-contact sports.


Additional Health & Safety Updates & Guidelines:


Here are some of the additional guidelines that we will be following this summer at Camp Gan Israel, please note that this list is not comprehensive so please feel free to reach out to us with any specific questions or concerns with our plan.

 

  • Camp will be limited to 8 bunks, 96 campers total with up to 12 campers and 2 counselors per bunk. Each bunk will run as an independent cohort, there will be no moving between bunks and no specialty staff serving multiple bunks.
  • No parents or visitors will be allowed on campus.
  • Campers will be reminded to stay extra careful with hand washing, using sanitizer and other important hygienic guidelines at all times. All campers and counselors will wash their hands between all activities and before and after eating.
  • Campers will be outdoors or in tents as much as possible with limited time spent indoors. All indoor areas will be well ventilated at all times.
  • Campers will each have a dedicated supply box to minimize shared supplies and direct contact.
  • Camp Gan Israel will have a dedicated cleaner sanitizing our campus and equipment throughout the day, all shared equipment will be sanitized between each use.
  • There will be no lunch served at camp this year, all campers will be required to bring a packed lunch from home. There will also be no challah or other baking activities at this time.
  • Camp Gan Israel will be relying on local staff this year, there will be no CIT Program or Jr Counselors under 17. All counselors and staff will be required to get tested for Covid-19 before beginning work at camp.
  • Any camper or staff member who has experienced fever, vomiting, cough, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell or other symptoms typical of Covid-19 will be unable to rejoin the program until 72 hours after the symptoms subside, in most cases a negative test result and/or doctor’s note will be required before returning.
  • Any camper or staff member who displays a high temperature (>101) or other symptoms during the camp day will be isolated from the rest of camp and sent home ASAP.

 

Morning Drop-off Procedures:


Parents are required to check their children’s temperature before arriving at camp each morning and to keep their children at home if they or any household member have fever or other symptoms or have traveled out of the Northern California area in the past 14 days. Additionally, all campers will be temperature checked with a contact-less thermal thermometer before being checked in each morning, any camper with a fever of 100.4 will be sent home. To minimize the congregating, parents are asked to remain in their vehicles during morning check in.


All campers entering the campus will be required to sanitize their hands upon entering the CGI campus.


Afternoon Pickup Procedures:


In order to increase the social distancing, all campers will be assigned a designated pickup area at different ends of the CGI parking lot. Parents with multiple children may be assigned more than one pickup area for their children.


Please make sure that whoever is picking up your child/ren is fully aware of the correct pick up area/s, to reduce confusion and aggravation.


Refund Policy:


We are fully aware that this new program may not work for you and your family or you may choose to no longer participate in the Camp Gan Israel program at this time. Camp Gan Israel is currently offering a full refund on all camp tuition fees for summer 2020.


Until June 15: Full refund available for any reason, no extra fees

From June 15: Full refund minus $150 deposit per session available until 7 days before session start date

Other cancellations: No refunds available from 7 days before program start date


Please Note: We are unable to offer any refunds for illness of a camper that prevents him/her from attending our program. If Camp Gan Israel is forced to cancel or temporarily close a program due to an infection, Camp Gan Israel will offer a full refund for unused days (prorated) to all campers affected. Only those campers (and siblings) who are directly affected by the closure will be offered a refund. 


Terms, Conditions & Waivers:


Please click here for our updated terms, conditions & waivers for summer 2020.


Camp in the Box:


If you will be unable to participate in-person at camp this summer, Camp Gan Israel will also be offering a camp at home program this year. Stay tuned for details.


Handbook:


Please view our updated parent handbook with all the latest details and information for our exciting summer ahead.


Preschool:


Please stay tuned for CGI Preschool information coming soon.


Registration:


Registration is now open!  Space is very limited so please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Register Now!