Chabad of Orange County offer summer camp

Washingtonville — Chabad of Orange County will provide a three-week summer camp program Camp Gan Israel at Taft Elementary School in Washingtonville. The camp is geared for Jewish boys and girls, three to 12 years of age, and will run from Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 28. Camp Gan Israel is part of the largest network of Jewish camps in the world. The campers will enjoy an array of activities, such as trips to theme parks, mini-golf, berry picking, zoos, and more. Professional instructors will lead programs in gymnastics, karate, and dance, as well as artistic endeavors into painting and jewelry making. Special events, will include late night, family Shabbat dinner, and special entertainment. Jewish enrichment through story-time, Shabbat parties, holiday themes, Jewish music and dance, will instill a sense of Jewish pride among the children. “Our goal is for each camper to develop him or herself through providing a combination of enriching creative, fun and Jewish-themed activities,” said Chana Burston, Director of Camp Gan Israel. “It will surely be a memorable experience for each child.” For more information, visit www.ChabadOrangeCamp.com or call 782-2770.