WINTER CAMP

WELCOME

Building on the success of the past decade in summer overnight camping, we are excited to open the first ever winter camp exclusively for the CGI Poconos family.
For 10 fun-filled days the girls will experience the CGIP spirit, enjoying daily trips, skiing, snow tubing, baking, sports, indoor heated pool, game rooms and of course the famous NY trip!

2022 - 2023
Dates: December 22 – January 1
Winter Camp Rates
Tier 1
$2,100
Tier 2
$1,785
Tier 3
$1,470
Tier 4
Scholarship Application
4-TIER PRICING PROGRAM
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
A $100 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 Poconos requires a $100 deposit to hold a place for your camper. Should you change your mind, for any reason, prior to December 1, 2022, we will refund all funds paid to CGI less $100 to cover administrative costs. After December 1, 2022, no refunds can be provided upon cancellation.
For families requesting financial assistance, if sufficient financial assistance is not awarded, CGI will refund 100% of your deposit, provided that you inform us in writing or via e-mail prior to December 1, 2022 that your camper will not be attending CGI.
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 December 1, 2022. Customized payment plans are available on request; please call us at 845.425.0903 to discuss.
One Happy Camper Grant! CGI Poconos is proud to be a participant in the One Happy Camper grant program. That means qualifying campers will be eligible for a grant of $700 towards a 2 week session and $1,000 towards a 3 week or longer session. One happy camper 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 Camp Gan Israel for at least one 2 or 3 week session respectively.
Applicants for a One Happy Camper grant who live non-participating geographic areas and are PJ Library participants may be eligible for a grant of $1,000. After you register for CGI in the Poconos, sign on to OneHappyCamper.org and apply for this grant! (Note: Please call 845.425.0903 if you have any questions.)
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 in the Poconos’ Financial Aid Applications will not be considered without the deposit, which is fully refundable if CGI in the 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.(attach the link)
- Check the box requesting the Financial Aid Application on the Enrollment Application.
- Pay the $150 deposit for the 2 week session or $300 deposit for the 4 week session via credit card or check (preferred).
Once CGI in the 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, 2022. 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 in the Poconos. You must first submit the CGI in the 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 in the Poconos prior to May 1, 2022 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 in the Poconos. Your deposit is refundable until May 1, 2022, for any reason, and is refundable after that date if camp is not possible for financial reasons.
Members of the PJ Library and residents of Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and the state of Massachusetts, may be eligible for further incentive grants; please see the section above describing the One Happy Camper grants, and call us at 845.425.0903 for more information. 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/.
Countdown until winter Camp!


FACILITY

This year, as we expand the Winter Camp program to accommodate more campers, we are excited to announce that the Winter Camp will be based out of the Bushkill Inn, a stunningly beautiful Pocono family resort located directly across from Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania”, and just 15 minutes away from CGI Poconos grounds.
Set on 160 serene, wooded acres in one of the most picturesque areas of the Pocono Mountains, the Bushkill Inn offers enjoyable Pocono adventures in a beautiful, natural setting like no other. The combination of gorgeous landscapes, tranquil atmosphere, proximity to many winter activities and beautiful heated cabins & indoor pool, makes the Bushkill Inn the natural location for an awesome Winter Camp


