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 Referralmethodology: 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.
- Equitable Access Through Sliding Scale and Scholarship Partnershipsmethodology: 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.
- 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.
- Integrated Fun-and-Learning Approachmethodology: 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.
- 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.