Camp Gan Shalom

Camp Gan Shalom includes games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, field trips, team-building exercises, and programming for younger campers. It serves children from kindergarten through 10th grade, with separate offerings for campers entering Kindergarten through 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, and 9th through 10th grade. The camp runs five days per week for eight one-week sessions, with regular camp hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; before- and after-camp care are also available.

Programs

• Kehillah (K-5th) — Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade · Five days per week for eight one-week sessions; regular camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; before- and after-camp care are also available
• Manheegim (6th-8th) — Campers entering 6th through 8th grade · Each day, except for Friday
• Counselor-In-Training (CIT) (9th-10th) — Campers entering 9th through 10th grade · During the summer session; receives volunteer hours certificate · $125 per week

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Price range: $125 per week
• General schedule: Five days per week for eight one-week sessions; six in Pasadena and two in Pomona

About the provider

Camp Gan Shalom is directed by Annabella Villegas Tornek. Its mission statement says it is a place for Jewish kids from the greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys to come together in play, laughter, and learning. It also states that the program combines traditional camp activities with immersion in Jewish themes and culture. Financial Assistance is available, and families requesting scholarship consideration based on financial circumstances or impacts related to the Eaton Fire must register online and select "Request a Scholarship Application" at the end of the form.

This year, all families, including those requesting scholarship consideration, must register online. Campers can participate in games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, field trips, team-building exercises, and programming for younger campers.

Last updated September 21, 2026.