Camp Gan Israel

Camp Gan Israel is a summer day camp with sports, swimming, trips, activities, electives, Jewish learning, and a cultural experience. It also lists a Jr Camp Program with outdoor play, art, music, swim instruction, field trips, mad science, arts and crafts, hunts, fun foods, and theme days. Division A includes weekly trips, professionally coached sports, self defense, archery, Lego Robotics, swim instruction, arts and crafts, weekly electives, and hot lunches, while Division B includes extra weekly trips, late nights, and specialties for that age group.

Programs

• Camp Gan Israel — Pre-k & Entering Kindergarten; Entering 1-3 Grade; Entering 4-6 Grade · Summer day camp with sports, swimming, trips, activities, electives, Jewish learning, and cultural experience.
• Jr Camp Program — Pre-k & Entering Kindergarten · Includes sports, outdoor play, art, music, swim instruction, field trips, mad science, arts & craft, hunts, fun foods, and theme days.
• Division A — Entering 1-3 Grade · Includes weekly trips, professionally coached sports, specialties such as self defense, archery, Lego Robotics, swim instruction, arts & crafts, weekly electives, and hot lunches.
• Division B — Entering 4-6 Grade · Includes extra weekly trips, late nights, and specialties geared toward this age group.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old

About the provider

Rabbi Mendel Stiefel is the director, and Chana Stiefel is the co-director. Rabbi Mendel Stiefel has directed Gan Israel Day Camp since 2014, and Chana Stiefel joined as co-director in 2017. The camp states that its program includes Jewish learning and a cultural experience, with themes of Jewish pride, culture, and values.

All food is strictly kosher, under the supervision of the MetroWest vaad. Campers are divided into age-appropriate groups. The camp meets and exceeds the staff/camper ratio recommended by the American Camp Association. Swimming uses small lifeguard-to-child ratios, certified professionals, and CPR/first aid-certified counselors. Door-to-door transportation is provided to many surrounding communities, including West Orange, Livingston, Morristown, Rockaway, and the broader Randolph area.

What families say

“My daughter a great time. The staff were awesome and his counselors were communicative and supportive. The are taught so many Jewish concepts and they Jewish pride.” — Nira S

“Our boys a fantastic summer. They loved all the activities and a great time. Thank you!” — Fraida S

“It is amazing to see my come home every a huge smile! He loves the electives and never decide which one he to The is full of exciting and engaging activites that he cannot tell me enough about. He looks forward to trip days and always a blast.” — H

Last updated October 19, 2026.