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Junior Gan Israel

The ideal summer experience for your young child.

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Welcome to the best summer of your child's life!

Junior Gan Israel offers your child the ideal summertime experience, combining age-appropriate fun, and exciting programming, together with legendary warmth and nurturing. For ages 2 - 6, no one puts more care into the care of your child.

Flexible Options

Our camp is built on the hallmarks of safety and fun. No matter which enrollment option you choose, your child will encounter new adventures and excitement every day.

Our Program

Our summer program is tailored to be age-appropriate and flexible, and your child will receive individualized attention and care in a loving, Jewish environment.

Qualified Teachers

Our camp is staffed by a full complement of successful early childhood educators who have worked extensively with preschool-age children.

Financial Incentive

Our financial incentive program rewards you for introducing your friends and family to the amazing experience of Junior Gan Israel.

Program Highlights

Stretch-n-Grow Sports

Weekly Stretch-n-Grow sessions with Coach Ilyce engage our young campers in creative movement and high-energy activities! The children are intrigued by Coach Ilyce's joyful personality, and her well-organized, age-appropriate sessions.
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Wiggleworms Music Exploration

Campers sing and play instruments including rhythm sticks, hand drums, tambourines, ukuleles, triangles and more. Miss Julie leads the groups in an exploration of music concepts such as melody, dynamics, tempo and rhythm.
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Waterplay and Swimming

Our campers enjoy a variety of water activities, including private swim time at Oakton Water Playground, and our special Water Wonderland at camp with bubbles, slides, sprinklers, and more.
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Inclusion

Campers of all abilities do camp activities together, while campers with disabilities benefit from personalized support, so that they can reap the full benefits of the camp experience.
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What Parents Say

Thank you for another fabulous year at Junior Gan Izzy! Our son enjoyed every bit of camp from the first day to the last. The counselors, the activities, the trips, the pool, everything! It all looks so smooth and seamless to us parents. Thank you!
Feige Slavaticki
August 2025
This morning when we were pulling up to camp, my daughter said, "Yay, I'm so excited to be at the best camp in the whole world!" Thank you for all the effort you put into giving the kids such an amazing experience.
A Shy Mom
August 2025
This is a warm, accommodating program with age appropriate activities and caring staff. My child enjoyed the learning, loved the interactive play (performance stories, Oakton water park, inflatable slides with water and more) and the nurturing environment.
Olivia Friedman
August 2023
4059 Dempster Street, Skokie 847-677-1770