Day Camp
At Gan Alonim Day Camp, K-6th graders enjoy a full Camp Alonim experience in a single day: swimming, Israeli dancing, singing, creating art, horseback riding, exploring nature, and yes—sometimes just sitting in the grass sharing popsicles and laughter.
Campers learn by doing—trying new things, cheering each other on, and pushing their comfort zones in age-appropriate activities. And our small groups mean each child is known by name and supported by trained counselors and new friends every step of the way.
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Day Camp Schedule
Nitzanim (Kindergarten)
| Nitzanim (K) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | 9:00-9:30 Opening Circle |
| 9:35-10:20 am | Horses | Horses | 9:35-10:05 Performing Arts | 9:35-10:05 Performing Arts | 9:35-10:05 Music/Cooking |
| 10:25-10:35 am | Snack | Snack | 10:10-10:20 Snack | 10:10-10:20 Snack | 10:10-10:35 Torah Talk |
| 10:40-11:25 am | Teva | Teva | 10:30-11:25 Ropes | 10:30-11:25 Ropes | 10:40-11:10 Snack/Shabbat |
| 11:30-12:00 pm | Art | Art | 11:30-12:00 Group Theme Time | 11:30-12:00 Group Theme Time | 11:15-12:20 Swimming |
| 12:05-12:35 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | 12:25-12:50 Lunch |
| 12:40-1:05 pm | Group Theme Time | Group Theme Time | Music | Music | 12:55-1:40 Art/Sports |
| 1:10-1:45 pm | Dance | Dance | Sports | Sports | 1:45-2:25 Field Archery |
| 1:50-2:55 pm | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | 2:30-3:00 Shabbat Circle/Popsicles |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Closing |
Giborim (First Grade)
| Giborim (1) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | 9:00-9:30 Opening Circle |
| 9:35-10:20 am | 9:35-10:05 Art | 9:35-10:05 Art | Horses | Horses | 9:35-10:05 Cooking/Music |
| 10:25-10:35 am | 10:10-10:20 Snack | 10:10-10:20 Snack | Snack | Snack | 10:10-10:35 Torah Talk |
| 10:40-11:25 am | 10:30-11:25 Ropes | 10:30-11:25 Ropes | Teva | Teva | 10:40-11:10 Snack/Shabbat |
| 11:30-12:00 pm | 11:30-12:00 Group Theme Time | 11:30-12:00 Group Theme Time | Music | Music | 11:15-12:20 Swimming |
| 12:05-12:35 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | 12:25-12:50 Lunch |
| 12:40-1:05 pm | Performing Arts | Performing Arts | Group Theme Time | Group Theme Time | 12:55-1:40 Field Archery |
| 1:10-1:45 pm | Sports | Sports | Dance | Dance | 1:45-2:25 Sports/Art |
| 1:50-2:55 pm | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | 2:30-3:00 Shabbat Circle/Popsicles |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Closing |
Arazim (Second Grade)
| Arazim (2) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | 9:00-9:30 Opening Circle |
| 9:30-10:30 am | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | 9:35-10:35 Swimming |
| 10:35-10:45 am | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack | 10:40-11:10 Snack/Shabbat |
| 10:50-11:25 am | Dance | Dance | Music | Music | 11:15-11:50 Music |
| 11:30-12:05 pm | Sports | Sports | Art | Art | 11:55-12:25 Lunch |
| 12:10-12:40 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | 12:30-12:55 Field Archery
1:00-1:15 Torah Talk |
| 12:45-1:30 pm | 12:45-1:15 Group Theme Time | 12:45-1:15 Group Theme Time | Horses | Horses | 1:20-2:00 Cooking |
| 1:35-2:05 pm | 1:20-1:55 Photography | 1:20-1:55 Photography | Teva | Teva | 2:05-2:25 Performing Arts |
| 2:10-2:55 pm | 2:00-2:55 Ropes | 2:00-2:55 Ropes | Group Theme Time | Group Theme Time | 2:30-3:00 Shabbat Circle/Popsicles |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Closing |
K’Firim (Third Grade)
| K’Firim (3) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | 9:00-9:30 Opening Circle |
| 9:30-10:30 am | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | 9:35-10:35 Swimming |
| 10:35-10:45 am | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack | 10:40-11:10 Snack/Shabbat |
| 10:50-11:25 am | Art | Art | Music | Music | 11:15-11:50 Music |
| 11:30-12:05 pm | Group Theme Time | Group Theme Time | Dance | Dance | 11:55-12:25 Lunch |
| 12:10-12:40 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | 12:30-12:55 Performing Arts
1:00-1:15 Group Theme Time |
| 12:45-1:30 pm | Horses | Horses | Sports | Sports | 1:20-2:00 Cooking |
| 1:35-2:05 pm | Field Archery | Field Archery | 1:35-1:55 Group Theme Time | 1:35-1:55 Group Theme Time | 2:05-2:25 Torah Talk |
| 2:10-2:55 pm | Teva | Teva | 2:00-2:55 Ropes | 2:00-2:55 Ropes | 2:30-3:00 Shabbat Circle/Popsicles |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Closing |
Doobim (Fourth Grade)
| Doobim (4) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | 9:00-9:30 Opening Circle |
| 9:35-10:20 am | Horses | Horses | Archery | Archery | 9:35-10:05 Torah Talk |
| 10:25-10:35 am | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack | 10:10-10:35 Group Theme Time |
| 10:40-11:20 am | Music | Music | Dance | Dance | 10:40-11:10 Snack/Shabbat |
| 11:25-12:25 pm | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | 11:15-12:00 Dance/Sports |
| 12:30-1:05 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | 12:05-12:35 Lunch |
| 1:10-1:50 pm | 1:10-2:00 Ropes | 1:10-2:00 Ropes | Photography | Photography | 12:40-1:20 Cooking |
| 1:55-2:25 pm | 2:10-2:25 Group Theme Time | 2:10-2:25 Group Theme Time | Sports | Sports | 1:25-2:25 Swimming |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Art | Art | Teva | Teva | 2:30-3:00 Shabbat Circle/Popsicles |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Closing |
Habonim (Fifth & Sixth Grade)
| Habonim (5 & 6) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | Opening Circle | 9:00-9:30 Opening Circle |
| 9:35-10:20 am | Archery | Archery | Horses | Horses | 9:35-10:05 Torah Talk |
| 10:25-10:35 am | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack | 10:10-10:35 Group Theme Time |
| 10:40-11:20 am | Music | Music | Dance | Dance | 10:40-11:10 Snack/Shabbat |
| 11:25-12:25 pm | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | Swimming | 11:15-12:00 Sports/Dance |
| 12:30-1:05 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | 12:05-12:35 Lunch |
| 1:10-1:50 pm | Teva | Teva | 1:10-2:00 Ropes | 1:10-2:00 Ropes | 12:40-1:20 Cooking |
| 1:55-2:25 pm | Sports | Sports | 2:10-2:25 Group Theme Time | 2:10-2:25 Group Theme Time | 1:25-2:25 Swimming |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Group Theme Time | Group Theme Time | Art | Art | 2:30-3:00 Shabbat Circle/Popsicles |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Snack/Closing Circle | Closing |
Drop-off and Pick-Up
Gates open at 8:45 a.m. for arrival and at 3:15 p.m. (3:00 p.m. on Fridays) for pick-up. Sign-in/out uses the Brightwheel smartphone app with instructions sent before camp.
Camper Policies, Care, and Safety
Camp Alonim prioritizes mental, emotional, social, and physical safety, giving every camper the space to face challenges, build resilience, and thrive. Please visit our Camper Policies, Care, and Safety page for more information.
Transportation
Our Camp Buses serve the following communities and surrounding areas:
- Agoura Hills
- Thousand Oaks
- Tarzana
- Northridge
- Valley Village
The tentative 2026 bus schedule below is subject to change.
Bus 1 Schedule
| Location | AM Pick-up Time | PM Drop-off Time |
| Valley Village | 8:10 AM | 4:30 PM |
| Northridge | 8:40 AM | 4:00 PM |
Bus 2 Schedule
| Location | AM Pick-up Time | PM Drop-off Time |
| Tarzana | 7:55 AM | 4:10 PM |
Bus 3 Schedule
| Location | AM Pick-up Time | PM Drop-off Time |
| Agoura Hills | 8:10 AM | 4:20 PM |
| Thousand Oaks | 8:35 AM | 4:00 PM |
Sending your camper on the bus costs $12 each way (daily). Registration to take the bus to camp will be available in the spring.
Please note the times above are approximate. Final times will be available when registration for the bus opens.
Gan Alonim transportation features:
- Centralized stops that are safe and easy to access
- Buses that are owned, operated, and serviced by a professional bus company
- Buses that are equipped with seat belts
- Drivers who have appropriate licenses, outstanding driving safety records, and pass frequent background checks
- The additional supervision of at least 1 Gan Alonim staff member trained to safely manage campers on a school bus
- The convenience of enrolling by the week, either round trip or one way
Drop-off and Pick-up
The camp day is from 9:00-3:30. For Summer 2026, families will be able to enter the camp gates starting at 8:45 AM in the mornings, and 3:15 PM in the afternoon.
We offer optional 3:00 PM pick-up every Friday. To make drop-off and pick-up as efficient as possible, we will send all registered day camp families a vehicle gate pass in June.
Extended Care
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Extended Care during Summer 2026.