Dates & Rates

Summer 2025 Dates

Dates & Rates
Session
Ages
Dates
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Session
Ages
8-11
Dates
July 1-July 14
Tier 1
$3,450
Tier 2
$2,932
Tier 3
$2,415
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Ages
8-11
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Ages
11-12
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Ages
12-13
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Ages
13-14
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Session
A (2 Weeks)
Ages
8-11
Dates
July 1-July 14
Tier 1
$3,450
Tier 2
$2,932
Tier 3
$2,415
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Session
C (4 Weeks)
Ages
8-11
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Session
D (4 Weeks)
Ages
11-12
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Session
E (4 Weeks)
Ages
12-13
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
Session
F (4 Weeks)
Ages
13-15
Dates
July 1-July 28
Tier 1
$6,900
Tier 2
$5,865
Tier 3
$4,830
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
4-TIER PRICING PROGRAM
Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, CGIP has instituted a voluntary 4-tier pricing program. Please take a moment to look at the following tier descriptions and choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. All children will have the same experience no matter which tier a family is able to pay. The tier selected by a family will be kept confidential.
Tier 1
is based on the full cost of campers participating in the selected session. If you are able to pay this amount, please do so. Thank you!
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Please see below for multiple first-time camper grants & scholarship opportunities
Divisions
CKids Gan Israel Poconos offers 4 age-appropriate divisions for girls ranging in age from as young as 8 years old up to 15 years old.
Junior Division
The first and youngest division of CGI Poconos, Junior Camp is for our youngest campers’, ages 8-11 and includes all the fun activities and trips of camp infused with Jewish values and traditions.

Girls ages 8-11:
Session A – July 1 to July 14
(2 weeks)
Session B – No longer available
Session C – July 1 to July 28
(4 weeks)

Bat Mitzvah Experience (B-Me)
A uniquely designed summer program for girls ages 11-12 that combines all the classic fun of overnight camp along with special activities and trips to help deepen a girl’s understanding and appreciation of entering adulthood.

Girls ages 11-12:
Session D – July 1 to July 28
(4 weeks)

Pioneers Division
Building on the B-Me Experience, the Pioneers division for girls ages 12-13 combines the classic fun of overnight camp along with special trips, overnight camping and unique adventures catering specifically to the tweens.

Girls ages 12-13
Session E – July 1 to July 28
(4 weeks)

Teen Experience
CGIP’s culminating experience takes it to the next level with a spectacular, action-packed summer program for teenage girls ages 13-15 which adds life skills development and leadership training to the in-depth instruction in all activity areas as well as new and exciting trips.

Girls ages 13-15:
Session F – July 1 to July 28
(4 weeks)
A $225 (per 2-week session of camp) deposit payable by check or credit card is required with each camper’s application. If this deposit amount presents an obstacle, please call us at 845.425.0903 to discuss.
CGI requires a $225 deposit for the 2-week session or $450 deposit for the 4-week session to hold a place for your camper. Should you change your mind, for any reason, prior to May 1, 2025, we will refund all funds paid to CGI provided that you inform us in writing or via email prior to May 1, 2025, that your camper will not be attending CGI. After May 1, 2025, no refunds can be provided upon cancellation.
After the first child pays full tuition, each sibling who enrolls shall receive a 10% off their tuition reduction. (Note: Discount not applicable if receiving a CGI Scholarship.)
Full payment is due by May 1, 2025. Customized payment plans are available on request; please call us at 845.425.0903 Ext.2 to discuss.
CGI Poconos is proud to partner with the Foundation for Jewish Camps, offering families the opportunity to apply for and benefit from a variety of grants and scholarships that may be available. These financial resources are designed to make camp experiences more accessible and provide valuable support to our camp community. Below, you will find detailed information about the different grants and scholarships that you can take advantage of.
One Happy Camper Grant:
The standard One Happy Camper program awards qualifying campers with a grant in the amount of $700 towards a 2-week session and $1,000 towards a 4-week session.
OHC Grant Eligibility:
- First time overnight camper, i.e., has not attended a Jewish overnight camp for 12-consecutive-day or 19-consecutive-day respectively.
- Does not currently attend a Jewish day school.
- Is enrolled at CGI for at least 2 weeks.
PJ Goes to Camp Grant:
PJ Library Participant Families who have a local One Happy Camper partner, yet are not eligible for the standard One Happy Camper due to attending a Jewish Day School or another reason, may be eligible to receive the grant by using their designated PJ Library code via the One Happy Camper website.
One Happy Camper Small Community Incentive Grant:
Campers residing in small Jewish communities, typically comprising approximately 10,000 Jews or fewer, where a local One Happy Camper (or equivalent) partner is not available, may be eligible for the Small Community Incentive Grant powered by One happy Camper. Qualifying campers will be eligible for a grant of $1,000 towards a 2-week session and $1,500 towards a 4-week session.
OHC SCI Eligibility:
- First and Second year overnight campers.
- May attend a Jewish day school.
- Is enrolled at CGI for at least 2 weeks.
RSJ Scholarship Eligibility:
- New and Returning RSJ Campers.
- Campers who were born in countries of the Former Soviet Union OR are from families with at least one parent born in these countries.
- No demographic limitations exist, so you can qualify for this scholarship no matter where you live.
If you have any questions about any of the above grants or scholarships, please call 845.425.0903.
At CGI Poconos, our goal is to offer your child a unique camping experience. We strive to make our program affordable and available for every child who wishes to participate. Our Financial Aid program provides assistance to families that are unable to pay the full tuition. The amount awarded is determined on the basis of need and the availability of funds.
Please note that CGI Poconos’ Financial Aid Applications will not be considered without the deposit, which is fully refundable if CGI Poconos is unable to provide sufficient aid to facilitate attendance. If the deposit itself creates an obstacle, please call us at 845.425.0903 to discuss. To apply for aid, please follow these easy steps:
- Register for camp by completing the Enrollment Application.
- Check the box requesting the Financial Aid Application on the Enrollment Application.
- Pay the $225 deposit for the 2 week session or $450 deposit for the 4 week session.
Once CGI Poconos receives your Enrollment Application, the Financial Aid Application will be sent to you.
- Complete the online Financial Aid Application.
- Please also inform us of any other scholarships that you are applying for.
Things to know about financial aid:
- The deadline for the Financial Aid Application is March 31, 2025. Any Financial Aid Application received after March 31 will only be considered if scholarship funds are still available.
- The Financial Aid Application is not an application to enroll at CGI Poconos. You must first submit the CGI Poconos Enrollment Application, and you will then receive the Financial Aid Application.
- All financial information is kept strictly confidential.
- Our goal is to notify all applicants of the final status of their scholarship requests within 4 weeks of submitting your online application.
- If you do not receive enough financial aid, you can cancel your enrollment at CGI Poconos prior to May 1, 2025 and receive a total refund of all fees paid, including your deposit.
Interest-Free Payment Plans
CGI Poconos offers an interest-free payment plan payable by credit card. Simply check the “Payment Plan” box on the Enrollment Application, and we’ll contact you to arrange your payment plan.
Scholarships from Other Organizations
We encourage you to check with your synagogue, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Jewish Federation, or other local agencies that might provide assistance to help make camp more affordable. Most scholarships and grants require you to first register for a session at CGI Poconos. Your deposit is refundable until May 1, 2025, for any reason, and is refundable after that date if camp is not possible for financial reasons.
Jewish Federations – Many local Jewish federations offer scholarship programs for Jewish camps. To find a Jewish Federation near you, click here.
Regional Resources
Browse the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s online directory of needs-based scholarship at https://jewishcamp.org/scholarships/.