Camp Gilboa

I went to Camp Gilboa for 15 years as a camper and it continues to be an incredible source of community for me as an adult. As a camper, Gilboa was a transformative experience — I learned about myself, my relationship to Judaism and made lifelong friends. As an adult, many of my friends and community have come from Gilboa and Habonim Dror. Some of the closest and most important relationships in my... I went to Camp Gilboa for 15 years as a camper and it continues to be an incredible source of community for me as an adult. As a camper, Gilboa was a transformative experience — I learned about myself, my relationship to Judaism and made lifelong friends. As an adult, many of my friends and community have come from Gilboa and Habonim Dror. Some of the closest and most important relationships in my life started at Gilboa and I cannot wait to send my children here!

Both of our kids went to Camp Gilboa and absolutely loved it. They made friends for life who've supported them during life's ups and downs. They also became far more independent and responsible, because the camp is run by the campers. It's also an incredibly beautiful place to be part of warm, inclusive community that takes seriously progressive values. I can't say enough good things about Camp Gi... Both of our kids went to Camp Gilboa and absolutely loved it. They made friends for life who've supported them during life's ups and downs. They also became far more independent and responsible, because the camp is run by the campers. It's also an incredibly beautiful place to be part of warm, inclusive community that takes seriously progressive values. I can't say enough good things about Camp Gilboa.

My kids have been going to Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa for 10 years now and they LOVE it. Their first summer was in 2015, ages 8 and 11. This summer they'll be 18 and 21 and they're both on staff. The camp is kibbutz-model - the campers and young staff do pretty much all the work at the camp - song-leading, arts and crafts, dance-leading, discussions about current events, cooking, dishwashing, cleani... My kids have been going to Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa for 10 years now and they LOVE it. Their first summer was in 2015, ages 8 and 11. This summer they'll be 18 and 21 and they're both on staff. The camp is kibbutz-model - the campers and young staff do pretty much all the work at the camp - song-leading, arts and crafts, dance-leading, discussions about current events, cooking, dishwashing, cleaning the bathrooms, lifeguarding, etc. It's an incredible leadership development program, and also a big emphasis on social justice, based on Jewish values. Highly recommended!!!

This camp is the most incredible camp in the world. It creates a place where kids' minds soar with creativity and knowledge, while the fun is still off the charts! I could not imagine a better Jewish sleep away camp to send my kids to. Gilboa has an incredible facility in Big Bear, California which is a place my kids dream about throughout the year. They cannot wait to go back to Gilboa, year... This camp is the most incredible camp in the world. It creates a place where kids' minds soar with creativity and knowledge, while the fun is still off the charts! I could not imagine a better Jewish sleep away camp to send my kids to. Gilboa has an incredible facility in Big Bear, California which is a place my kids dream about throughout the year. They cannot wait to go back to Gilboa, year after year, because that's how big of an impact it has had on their lives. Thank you Gilboa!