Day Camp

You can see the happiness in the wide eyes of the young child.
The joy is obvious in the ready smiles of the elementary school youngsters.
And the delight is apparent in the easy laughter of the young teens.

The Gateways Children's Program has earned its' well known reputation for an atmosphere of excitement and joy due to their handpicked group of skilled and dedicated staff who are committed to creating a memorable experience for all children under their care. These vibrant and highly qualified counselors and camp directors work tirelessly to create a program that combines stimulating educational activities with exhilarating games, and thrilling off site trips with exciting in-house entertainment.

The Gateways Children's Program is subdivided into the Pre-School Division which offers childcare for children ages eighteen months to five years old, the Day Camp Division which provides programming for elementary school age children, and the Teen Division which stimulates the young adults through thought provoking and interactive events. All Children's Program activities and outings are timed to coincide with Gateways lectures, thereby enabling parents the freedom to enjoy the adult program, shows, and hotel amenities. Limited private babysitting services are also available, after hours, for a nominal fee and with arrangements made during registration.

These highly skilled individuals, plus their capable and caring staff of counselors are the recipe of success that guarantee an innovative, interesting, and inimitable Gateways Children's Program that youngsters of all ages can savor.

Rabbi Avi Frank and our cadre ofspeakers including Rabbi’s Orlofsky, YY, Becher, Harary and others will provide a Teen Programthat is geared to inform, challenge and invigorate the young adults who spend time with us. When it comes to the young adults who attend a Gateways Seminar, our motto is, "We do not fit the teens into our program; we fit the program to our teens." As head of the Teen Division of the Gateways Children's Program, Rabbi Frank offers a unique program that is geared to inform, challenge and invigorate the young adults who spend time with us.

Rabbi Avi Frank

Rabbi Frank, the camp director, leads a busy life as a Rebbe in Yeshiva Spring Valley (Monsey, NY) in the mornings, Principal of Telshe Riverdale in the afternoon, and director of Camp Agudah Midwest during the summer. In his rare spare time Rabbi Frank directs a Pirchei and hosts Shabbatons for various youth groups, which is why Avi Frank has found his perfect niche as Director of the Gateways Children's Program.

Rabbi Avi Frank and our cadre of speakers including Rabbi’s Orlofsky, YY, Becher, Harary and others will provide a Teen Program that is geared to inform, challenge and invigorate the young adults who spend time with us.

When it comes to the young adults who attend a Gateways Seminar, our motto is, "We do not fit the teens into our program; we fit the program to our teens." As head of the Teen Division of the Gateways Children's Program, Rabbi Frank offers a unique program that is geared to inform, challenge and invigorate the young adults who spend time with us.

Mrs. Idy Bercovici

Mrs. Idy Bercovici, Pre-School Program, Idy is a fulltime teacher and mechaneches and is adored by all of her students. She brings freshness and spark to our day camp and ensures the safety and wellbeing as well as immeasurable amounts of fun for all our children.

Rabbi Yisroel Kaufman

Rabbi Yisroel Kaufman, Masmidim Rebbe, originally from Chicago currently resides in Yerushalayim where he learns and teaches.