Camp Gan Izzy Berkeley – Summer 2026

Location (To Be Confirmed in March)

John Muir Elementary School
2955 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dates

June 22 – July 31, 2026
No Camp: July 23

Camp Hours

Rates

• Full Summer (6 weeks): $2,700 (Save $300)
• 3+ Weeks: $450 per week
• 1–2 Weeks: $500 per week

No Jewish child will be denied a Jewish camp experience due to lack of funds.

Ages & Programs

• Gan Izzy: Ages 4–11 (Staff ratio 2:12, divided by age)
• CIT's: Girls ages 11–12
• Gan Izzy Tots: Ages 2–3 (Not confirmed. You may register now for updates, no fee unless accepted.)

Discounts

• $50 New Family Referral (per family referred)
• 10% off 3rd child, 15% off 4th child
• $50 off before February 1 (per family)
• $250 New Camper Grant (Not income based)

New Camper Voucher – $250

In partnership with Birthright Judaism initiative of the Russian-speaking Jewish Community. Available to campers who have not attended a Jewish day camp in the Bay Area in the past two years.

• Register for at least 2 weeks
• No income verification needed

Apply here for New Camper Grant: birthright-judaism.org/newcampervoucher

Cancellation Policy

• More than 1 month before camp: Full refund (minus $30 application fee)
• Within 1 month: $100 deposit + $50 per week
• Within 1 week: $100 fee per week registered

Activities & Schedule

Swimming, exciting field trips, sports, nature, art, crafts, music, mad science, special events, and shows!

Full schedule will be available closer to the start of camp. Check out our past years calendars to get the general idea.

Food Information

Camp provides lunch, not breakfast. Bring 2 large kosher snacks daily, including a drink. Water is provided.

Sample Menu

• Monday: Hotdogs & tofu pups, tater tots, veggie sticks
• Tuesday: Falafel with pita & techina, Israeli salad, rice
• Wednesday: Spaghetti & meatsauce, garlic bread, salad
• Thursday: Pizza, French Fries, veggie sticks
• Friday: Chicken nuggets, potato kugel, veggie sticks