Communication with parents is essential to achieving our mission with every child. 

 

Camp Contact Information

During the camp season please note the following on-site contact information:

Camp Address :  60 Stein Circle, Newton MA 02459 

Camp Direct Phone Number : 617-630-4677

For all day-to-day questions you can email  [email protected] .

 

Pre-Camp Open House

Sunday, June 23rd
4:30PM - 5:30PM
60 Stein Circle, Newton, MA 02459

  • Campers meet their bunk counselors

  • Campers decorate their camp locker magnet

  • Pick up 2 luggage tags - please attach one to your backpack and one to your lunch box. (this will help the staff direct you to the correct bunk and will let you know where to go for the morning lineup.)

  • Pick up a camp calendar

  • Get your 3 camp t-shirts

  • Review any allergies, medications, behavioral plans etc. With your child’s counselor and head staff.

  • Confirm that you have uploaded and filled in all your necessary forms i.e. Health forms. Campers cannot begin camp without all forms uploaded to ultracamp.

  • Settle any outstanding balances. Campers cannot begin camp with an outstanding tuition balance.

If you are unable to come to the open house, you should plan to take care of all the above on your child/ren’s first day of camp.

 

Health at Camp

  • No camper will be allowed in camp without a health form.

  • If your child carries an EPI pen, please provide one to be left at camp. You must verbally and in writing detail all their allergies. A camp allergy form must be filled out at the open house or on your child’s first day of camp. Forms will be available at the front desk.  

  • Additionally, if your child receives any support or medication for help with behavior management, please let us know. All information will be kept confidential. This will allow us to best serve your child and peers.

 

Camp Photos

Camp Photos this year will mostly be accessible through this secure webpage.  

 

There will also be additional pictures, promos & fun camp stuff posted to our social media sites

  • Follow us on Facebook: Camp Gan Israel at Chestnut Hill on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram: campgan_chestnuthill

 

BrightWheel Electronic Check In/Check Out & Communication App

Camp utilizes the BrightWheel app. You will receive a welcome email directly from brightwheel, with instructions on how to download the app and set up your own account. When you are setting up your account you can edit your login code and add other users to your account. For any help needed with the app email [email protected] or call 617.738.9770 x3

Once you have set up the app, you will have the ability to simply scan a QR code each morning and afternoon to electronically check in and check out your camper.  All campers must be electronically checked in by the parents upon arrival at camp or at the bus and checked out electronically when picked up . Campers who are not electronically signed in or out will not be accounted for that day.

Updates and some pictures will also be posted through the brightwheel app.

 

Theater

Theater Will Mostly Be An Elective Program At Camp This Summer. We Strongly Encourage All Campers To Join.

All Campers In Prek, Kindergarten & First Grade Will Participate In One Group Ensemble.  

All Other Campers – Entering 2nd Grade And Older Can Choose To Participate In This Year’s Frozen Production. Campers Must Choose One Of The Following Options:

  • Intensive Cohort – Campers Who Are In The Cast For The End Of Summer Frozen Production. These Campers Will Also Participate In An Ensemble Cohort. 
  • Ensemble Cohort – Campers Who Want To Be On Stage In One Of The Ensemble Pieces
  • Non-Theater Cohort- These Campers Will Have Alternative Activities At Camp During Theater Time And Will Not Participate On Stage In The End Of Summer Performance.

Click Here For Theater Information. Please Fill Out The Theater Participation Questionnaire With Your Child By Thursday, June 19th At 9:00 Am. 

 

The Parent and Camp Relationship

Our relationship with you begins when you speak or meet with Grunie and we learn about your child. We continue to learn about your child through our Parent and Camper Questionnaires. Throughout the summer your child’s Division Head monitors your child’s day to day experience and maintains periodic communication with you. Our Division Heads and Directors are always available to speak with you about any questions or concerns you may have. We keep you informed with daily pictures and reminders as well as a weekly newsletter.

Look for our weekly reminder email on Sundays.