34 | MARCH 2 • 2023
While it may be frigid and snow-
ing, summer plans are already in
full swing. If you’re looking for
a fun, educational, and exciting
summer experience for your
children, look no further than
Camp Gan Israel at the Shul!
Shoppers at Busch’s Fresh
Fruit Market as well as families
who joined JEMS at The Shul
were greeted on Sunday, Feb. 5,
with a fun camp-themed booth
at both of The Shul’s Tu b’Shevat
events.
Potential campers and old
camp friends had a blast spin-
ning a wheel to see what prize
they won or what fun activity
to perform. They also got a
chance to do a craft and watch
the highlights from last year’s
fun. Parents who signed up then
were also given a special 10%
discount.
Camp Gan Israel at The Shul
is gearing up for an incredible
safe, fun and Jewish summer
experience from Aug. 7-24.
Camp Gan Israel is a program
that offers something for every-
one. “Our goal is to help kids
build lasting memories, make
new friends and have the time of
their lives,
” director Itty Shemtov
said.
This year, Camp Gan Israel
will have three separate divi-
sions: Kiddy Camp for ages 3-5,
Explorer Division for ages 6-10
and LIT Division (Leaders-In-
Training) for ages 11-13.
Each division will have spe-
cially designed activities and
age-appropriate trips andthe
chance to experience the beauty
and excitement of Judaism in a
joyful and non-judgmental envi-
ronment.
The camp is held at The Shul,
where kids will have access to
a spacious and well-equipped
facility. The campgrounds are
surrounded by lush trees and
greenery, creating the perfect
environment for kids to play and
explore.
With a friendly and experi-
enced staff, campers will feel
safe, cared for and encouraged to
try new things.
Camp Gan Israel is commit-
ted to providing a well-rounded
and meaningful experience
for kids. The camp focuses on
helping kids grow as individu-
als. Campers will develop their
social skills, confidence, and
independence through a variety
of challenges and experiences.
Rates are as low as $300/week,
and campers may register for a
week at a time. Camp Gan Israel
never turns away campers due to
financial difficulties — reach out
for more info on camp scholar-
ships.
To sign up for camp and for more
info visit www.CampGanIsrael.net or
call (248) 788-4000.
A Taste of Camp
Gan Israel at The
Shul’s Tu b’Shevat
Celebrations
faces&places
CLOCKWISE FORM TOP: Parker and Isabelle Kalish of West
Bloomfield. Sammy, Effie, Naava and Noah Shanbaum and Shainah
Bernstein of West Bloomfield. Gershon Vergun of Farmington Hills.
Naomi Shmueli and Ayelet Walz of Southfield.
COURTESY OF THE SHUL