Camp Gan Israel – Byron Shire
A week of adventure, friendship, Jewish pride, and unforgettable memories.
Camp Gan Israel is dedicated to enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds through a fun, meaningful, and stimulating camp experience. As part of the world's largest network of Jewish day camps, CGI is renowned for its creative programming, exciting activities, and inspiring Jewish environment.
📅 General Information
- Dates: Monday, 6 July – Friday, 10 July Drop-off: 9:00 AM daily Pick-up: 3:30 PM daily (Friday: 2:00 PM)
- ✨ Bonus Shabbat Program: Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Family Discount: 10% off additional children from the same family.
- 💙 No child will be turned away due to financial circumstances. Parents who would like to discuss a discreet sponsorship option are warmly invited to contact Rabbi Tomer on 0424 650 770.
🚌 Excursions & Activities
- Every day brings a new adventure, carefully selected for maximum fun, excitement, and engagement.
- 🧗 On Belay Climbing 🐨 David Fleay Wildlife Park 🎪 Byron Bay Circus Arts 🤸 Bounce Inc Gold Coast
- Alongside the excursions, children will enjoy games, creative activities, and opportunities to explore their Jewish heritage in a fun and engaging environment.
🍎 Food & Refreshments
- Fresh fruit, vegetables, snacks, and water are provided throughout the day.
- Children should bring their own vegetarian lunch each day, as we will often be away from the Chabad House during lunchtime.
- 🌯 Friday Special: Falafel & Chips lunch at the Chabad House.
👨👩👧👦 Your Hosts
Rabbi Tomer and Inbar Rachel Ben-Harosh, together with two experienced camp counselors specially arriving from Melbourne.
Additional support staff will be provided as needed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 🔹 What does a typical day look like?Part of the day is spent at the Chabad House enjoying interactive activities, games, and creative experiences, including exploring aspects of Jewish heritage.
- The remainder of the day may include exciting outings such as Bounce Inc, Circus Arts, wildlife adventures, and more.
- 📍 Where do I drop off and pick up my child?Drop-off and pick-up are at:
- Chabad Byron Shire 69 Clays Rd, Mullumbimby
- 🚌 All transportation to and from excursions is organised by us.
- 👀 What supervision will there be?Children are supervised at all times by Rabbi Tomer, Inbar, our experienced counselors, and additional staff as required.
- 🛡️ Safety & SecurityChabad Byron Shire is fully insured, and all staff hold Working With Children certifications.
- 🤝 We also work closely with local police to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children attending camp.
- We look forward to welcoming your children for a week of fun, friendship, Jewish pride, and unforgettable memories!
- 📞 Questions? Please feel free to contact us at 0424 650 770 .
- Rabbi Tomer & Inbar Rachel Ben-Harosh