named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bat Mitzvah Experience (B-Me)
Program for girls ages 11-12 combining classic camp fun with activities to deepen understanding of entering adulthood
Financial Aid Program
Need-based assistance program to support families unable to pay full tuition, with confidential application process
Junior Division
Summer program for girls ages 8-11 focusing on fun activities and trips infused with Jewish values and traditions
Pioneers Division
Program for girls ages 12-13 featuring special trips, overnight camping, and adventures tailored to tweens
Teen Experience
Action-packed summer program for girls ages 13-15 including life skills development, leadership training, and in-depth activity instruction
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish Youth Summer Camps 4 activities
- Enrollment and family referral networkEnrolls campers referred by 129 Chabad emissaries (shluchim) across 26 U.S. states and 9 countries, reflecting a broad network of outreach and participation.
- Jewish identity and spiritual development programmingEngages campers in structured activities designed to strengthen Jewish identity and spiritual heritage, aligned with the global Camp Gan Israel network's mission since 1956.
- Network affiliation and capacity buildingOperates as an affiliated camp within the global Camp Gan Israel network, leveraging shared resources in staffing, training, and curriculum since 2012.
- Overnight summer camp for Jewish girlsOperates an overnight summer camp for girls ages 8 to 15 focused on Jewish values and identity, located on an 83-acre campground in the Pocono Mountains near the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Age-specific camp divisionsOrganizes campers into four age-specific divisions to tailor programming for girls ages 8 to 15.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Facility rentals and retreat operationsOperates a retreat facility with seasonal rentals from April through October, including 15 student cabins (capacity up to 180), 11 family apartments, and additional residential buildings with kitchenettes and private bathrooms.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Financial enrollment policies and supportManages enrollment with a $400 deposit per camper, offers customized payment plans, and provides a 10% tuition discount for each additional sibling to support accessibility.
- Registration and camper preparation resourcesRequires completion of nine registration forms including health history, immunizations, and transportation details, and provides a parent handbook and packing list in PDF format for camper preparation.
- Skill-building and recreational activitiesOffers specialized skill-building programs including self-defense, Challah baking, cooking, fashion design, and team building, alongside recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, private lake, sports fields, and campfire rings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.17M
Contributions & grants$359K31%
Program service revenue$567K49%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$241K
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$169K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.16M
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.89M
Net assets$273K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERSHON SANDLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $48K |
board members · 4
- DEBORAH SANDLER — VICE PRESIDENT
- NISSEN BRENNENSON — SECRETARY
- ROBERT POLLOCK — PRESIDENT
- SHLOMO WEISS — TREASURER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- CKids Gan Israel Poconos Network — Operating name or affiliated program under which CAMP GAN ISRAEL NORTHEAST INC offers facility rentals.
- Camp Gan Israel network Network — CGI Poconos is an affiliated member of the global Camp Gan Israel network, benefiting from shared staffing, training, curriculum, and advisory services.
- Chabad Partner — Collaborates with 129 Chabad shluchim (emissaries) across the U.S. and internationally to refer campers to the program.
- Foundation for Jewish Camps Partner — Partnership enabling families to access grants and scholarships for camp attendance.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Chabad Network-Based Outreach and Referral 53 orgsmethodology: faith-based_network_referralBy leveraging a pre-existing network of Chabad emissaries (shluchim), we increase enrollment and community trust because families are more likely to participate when referred through familiar, trusted religious and communal leaders.shared approach: Experiential Engagement →
- Integrated Fun-and-Learning Approach 53 orgsmethodology: integrated_fun-and-learningBy blending education with recreation, we cultivate a positive Jewish identity because enjoyable, low-pressure experiences increase receptivity to values and beliefs, especially among youth.shared approach: Experiential Engagement →
- Equitable Access Through Sliding Scale and Scholarship Partnerships 32 orgsmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy offering a voluntary 4-tier pricing model and partnering with external scholarship providers, we ensure access to Jewish camp experiences regardless of financial capacity because reducing economic barriers increases participation across diverse socioeconomic groups.shared approach: Equitable Access Model →
- Informal Values-Based Education in Immersive Settingmethodology: informal_values-based_educationBy delivering Jewish education through unstructured, experiential activities in a camp environment, we help campers internalize values and support successful developmental transitions because immersive, non-classroom contexts promote organic learning and personal identification with cultural norms.
- Single-Gender Immersion Modelmethodology: single-gender_immersionBy separating programming by gender, we reduce social pressures during adolescence and deepen immersion in Jewish values, fostering focused identity development because it creates a low-distraction environment conducive to internalization of religious and cultural norms.