

Our 2027 session structure reflects both continuity and intentional change. Most importantly, it supports the power of kvutza. Kvutza is more than a group of kids gathering for the summer; it is a collective built through shared growth and care over time. In kvutza, campers learn to challenge, support, and compromise with each other, creating deeper friendships and a stronger community. Our session offerings are designed to strengthen kvutza longterm by giving campers the chance to grow together without unnecessary interruptions or overly short stays.
For 2027, we are offering:
Full Summer: For campers ready for the most immersive (and subsidized) Gesher experience. We encourage everyone interested to stay full summer regardless of age, and especially our older campers in grade 7,8, & 9. Campers attending full summer are invited to stay for intersession (July 26-27), a fun, flexible bridge between main sessions, packed with unique programming and an incredibly relaxed pace.
For campers not staying at camp for intersession, please select transportation options home and back to camp following first session.
1st Session: July 1-25. Our most popular session, so please register early to ensure your camper's spot!
Visitor's Day: Takes place on July 25th, the final day of 1st session. It's an opportunity to visit your full summer camper(s) or pick your 1st session camper up. If you do not wish to attend, busses will run from camp back to Toronto and Ottawa. That said, Visitor's Day offers such a special opportunity for you to see your camper in their second home, and for them to show you what makes Gesher so special to them. We know the drive is long, but we really hope you'll join us!
2nd Session: July 28-August 22. Includes our "two-week" (July 28-August 15) option (for new and returning campers who are looking for a shorter stay) and our Ofarim program (July 28-August 8 or 15) for our campers in grades 2 and 3. It's worth noting that 2nd session takes place during the most pleasant time to be at camp (fewer bugs, warmer lake, and cooler nights.)
Madatz: A unique leadership training experience for campers in Grade 11, and an important bridge between being a camper and becoming tzevet. Madatz spend half the summer living and learning together as a kvutza, and the other half living with campers whom they help support. They'll develop the skills, confidence, and responsibility needed to become thoughtful leaders at Gesher and beyond. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, intentional leadership training, and plenty of classic camp fun, Madatz are given real opportunities to contribute to camp while still having a summer that is very much their own.
We want Gesher to be accessible and affordable for families. The following discounts are available for Summer 2027. For all other financial relief, we encourage you to apply through our scholarships portal.
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Register with a deposit by October 15, 2026 and pay in full by NO LATER THAN December 31st, 2025 to receive a 4% discount on tuition. This is a great way to save while securing your spot early.
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REFER-A-FRIEND DISCOUNT
Families who refer a new camper receive a $250 credit once the new camper registers and attends for at least two weeks. Sharing Gesher with friends makes our community stronger, and we love rewarding families for helping it grow.
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SIBLING DISCOUNT
A $200 discount is applied for each additional sibling registered from the same family.
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POST-MBI/E DISCOUNT
Chanichimot (campers) returning from the HDNA MBI trip are eligible for a 25% discount on the Post-MBI program tuition. This acknowledges the significant investment families make in the Israel trip while keeping Gesher accessible for returning teens.
All discounts will be applied through CampBrain after registration. Discounts cannot be stacked and only the most appropriate one will be applied to your account balance. If you don’t see a discount you’re used to seeing, we encourage you to apply for support HERE
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Full Summer (Gr. 4–10)

Join us for the full summer experience and immerse yourself in everything Gesher has to offer. From tiyul and kupah trips to airbands, banquet, and Shabbat traditions. Full summer campers live the magic of Gesher from beginning to end. Grade 7,8,& 9 campers are especially encouraged to stay the full summer to experience the strongest kvutzah bonds and leadership opportunities. This is Gesher at its best.
Dates
Jul 1 – Aug 22 (Thurs–Sun)
Nights
50
Price
$8849.56 + $1150.44 HST = $10,000
First Session (Gr. 4–10) (ends Sunday July 25 with Visitors Day)

Our first (and most popular) session offers campers a chance to dive right into camp life during the early summer. Campers will enjoy tiyul, kupah trips, airbands, Shabbat traditions, and the energy of opening the summer. Sign up early to ensure your spot!
Dates
Jul 1 – Jul 25 (Thurs–Sun)
Nights
24
Price
$5884.96 + $765.04 HST = $6650
Intersession (For Campers Staying Full Summer)

Intersession offers campers a fun, flexible bridge between main sessions, packed with unique programming and a relaxed pace. With fewer campers on site, everyone has the chance to try new activities, connect more closely with staff, and enjoy a different rhythm of camp life. It’s a time for creativity, exploration, and community bonding in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Dates
Jul 26-Jul 27
(Mon-Tues)
Nights
2
Price
$0 + $0 HST = $0
Second Session (Gr. 4–10)

Second session gives campers the full Gesher experience in a slightly calmer environment. By August, the staff are fully in rhythm and the camp community is humming with energy. This session includes all of Gesher’s major highlights, from special days to kupah trips and campwide events, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere with fewer bugs and cooler nights.
Dates
Jul 28 – Aug 22 (Wed–Sun)
Nights
25
Price
$5884.96 + $765.04 HST = $6650
"Two Weeks" (Gr. 4–10)

"Two Weeks" (which is actually 18 days this year) is for families and campers looking for a shorter experience while still joining in Gesher’s most loved programs. Campers will enjoy Shabbat celebrations, and kupah trips. It is a wonderful entry point into camp for those not yet ready for a full session. That said, we'd be lying if we said we don't hope you chose to stay the full session.
Dates
Jul 28 – Aug 15 (Sun–Sun)
Nights
18
Price
$4469.03 + $580.97 HST = $5050
Ofarim – "1 or 2 week" (Gr. 2–3)

Ofarim is our gentle (subsidized) introduction to overnight camp, designed for our youngest campers. Taking place in August, this program offers the best time to be at Gesher: the bugs are fewer, the lake is warmer, and the nights are cooler. With a smaller and calmer atmosphere, Ofarim gives campers the space to try new activities, build friendships, and begin their Gesher journey with confidence. Depending on your campers comfort level, chose between our "1 week" (really 11 days) or "2 week" (18 days) option.
Dates
Jul 28 – Aug 8/15 (Wed–Sun)
Nights
11 or 18
Price
$2278.76 + $296.24 HST = $2575
OR
$4380.53 + $569.47 HST = $4950
Post-MBI – 1 week (Gr. 10)

Post-MBI brings teens together after their Israel trip to reconnect, reflect, and lead within the Gesher community before their Madatz summer. This one-week program builds on their summer abroad and strengthens their leadership within Habonim Dror. For campers who didn't attend MBI, this week reintegrates them into their kvutza, and reconnects them to camp.
Dates
Aug 15 – Aug 22 (Sun–Sun)
Nights
7
Price
$1769.91+ $230 HST = $2000
Madatz (CIT, Gr. 11)

Madatz is Gesher’s counselor-in-training program, where participants take on new responsibilities and leadership roles. Over the summer they develop skills in peer leadership, programming, and teamwork, and even move in with campers during second session to gain hands-on experience. It's a transformative program that prepares them to become the next generation of Gesher staff, but more than that it teaches them to lead wherever life takes them beyond Gesher.
Dates
Jun 30 – Aug 22 (Wed–Sun)
Nights
53
Price
$5305.31 + $689.69 HST= $5995
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