Whether it’s your first time sending your child away for the summer, or you’ve been doing it for years, we’re here to help make the packing process as smooth as possible. Read on for tips and advice on what to bring to camp this summer! Packing in an organized and thorough way will help ensure cabins are kept tidy. Please pack clothing in a suitcase or duffel bag that can fit under the bunks (11 3/4 inch height). We will be doing laundry twice first session and once second se

Welcome back to Camp Gilboa's "Getting Ready for Camp" series of blog posts! As we ramp up towards summer, we will be posting every week with information to help campers and their families prepare for camp. This week, we'll chat about how families and campers can be in touch during camp, as well as frequently asked questions from parents! Here's what we will cover: Communicating with campers while at camp Care packages policy (flat envelopes only!) Visitor’s Day How to be in

Welcome to our pre-summer Get Ready For Camp series 2026! We'll be posting a different topic each week. With camp just over a month away, we want to share some top tips and resources to get you and your loved ones as prepared for camp as possible. In this post, we'll discuss: How we treat illness at camp Medications Immunization Policy Mental health & Emotional Wellbeing Motion sickness/preparing for the drive up to camp Glasses Lice Food & mealtimes If you have questions ab

Hello Gilboa families and friends! Summer is around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! What better way to get excited for the summer than to join us for a pre-summer picnic! Come hang out with Tzevet, directors, families and friends! The Bay Area picnic will be happening at Tilden Park on Saturday June 6th from 2-4pm. Sign up here! The LA/San Diego picnic will be happening at Pan Pacific Park on Sunday June 7th from 3-5pm. Sign up here! Everyone and anyone is welc

We are excited to show you Camp Gilboa! Sign up here The Open house will be on Sunday May 31 from 10 am - 1 pm . You are welcome to come for any portion of that time! We will have lunch together, tour Camp Gilboa, and meet both long-time community members and other new families. Who’s invited to our Open House? Any prospective or new Gilboa families are welcome to join and experience a day at camp. (Or experienced families who have never visited camp and can’t stay for the

Hello Gilboa! We are so excited to announce that registration for Gilboa's Spring Work Weekend is open! REGISTER HERE to join us up at our beautiful camp in Big Bear in just over a month. Work Weekend will begin the evening of Friday, May 29th, and will end May 31st. Work Weekend will be a great opportunity for you to hang out with old friends and meet new ones, all while giving back to our wonderful community and helping us get ready for summer! REGISTER HERE! Who’s invi

Shalom, Gilboa community! My name is Michael Auerbach (he/him), and I am beyond thrilled to be joining Machaneh Gilboa as your new Executive Director. While I may be new to this incredible kehilla (community), I arrive with deep roots in the values that make Habonim Dror so special — and an unshakeable belief in what we can build together. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of leading mission-driven organizations at the intersection of Jewish identity, social justi

Good Afternoon Gilboa Community, We’re excited to introduce the leadership team for summer 2026—a group of madrichimot (counselors) who bring so much heart, talent, and intention to machaneh (camp). These are the people who will be shaping this summer's experience, guiding meaningful conversations, planning unforgettable moments, and helping create a space where every camper feels seen, supported, and inspired! Here’s a quick hello from each of this year's amazing leadership

Dear Gilboa Community, The Camp Gilboa Board is writing to share an important leadership update and an exciting new chapter for our community. After meaningful years of service, Rebecca will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director. We are deeply grateful for her leadership, care, and dedication to Gilboa. Rebecca has shared a message with the community below. __________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Gilboa Community,

Some much-needed physical improvements are coming to Camp Gilboa! The most exciting development for Summer 2026 will be solar power! Camp Gilboa was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Adamah LA Sustainability Fund and $50,000 from the Jewish Solar Challenge . Camp Gilboa was highlighted in publicity about these awards. This grant represents a pivotal step forward in strengthening Camp Gilboa’s infrastructure and long-term sustainability. Camp Gilboa is entirely off