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