Out-of-school learning
(and fun) for all ages
Summer and
Winter Camp
Camp Gan Israel BC
The Jewish day camp Gan Israel of British Columbia is part of the world’s largest and fastest-growing network of Jewish day camps run by Chabad. Gan Israel has earned a reputation as a trendsetter for its innovative ideas, creative programming, and constant introduction of new activities. With facilities suitable for sports, games, crafts, and other enriching camp activities, Gan Israel campers are instilled with a profound sense of pride in their Jewish heritage and a love for Israel.
Sunday &
After School Programs
Bayit Youth Club (Richmond)
Kids from kindergarten to grade 5 are welcome at the Bayit in Richmond for an afterschool program designed to strengthen their Jewish identity while learning about Parshat haShavua, Chagim, and Hebrew in a fun and engaging environment.
For more information, contact Rivky Varnai: rivky@thebayit.ca or visit the website
BC Regional Hebrew School (Langley, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Squamish/Whistler)
BC Regional Hebrew School offers a warm Jewish and Israeli atmosphere for children ages 3 to 13 years old, that instills Jewish pride and identity, love for Israel, and a sense of Jewish history through interactive, exciting and thought-provoking lessons.
Visit their website to get more information
Chabad Hebrew School (Richmond)
Children from Kindergarten to grade 7 will have the opportunity to learn about Jewish holidays, customs, culture and Hebrew reading in a fun program, all done through hands-on art, acting, interactive games and activities. For more information, visit the website
C4J Kids Club (White Rock/South Surrey)
Kids aged 6 to 12 years old can be part of the coolest club in town! Judaism will come alive for your children through fun interactive activities, fabulous craft projects and games with a special emphasis on Jewish customs and culture.
For more information, Contact Simie at C4j@c4j.ca
Tzivos Hashem (Lubavitch BC)
In this famous worldwide Chabad children’s program, kids will learn about the Chassidic Calendar, the Chabad Rebbes, Tanya, Hayom Yom, Sichah of the Rebbe (on the weekly Parsha), Niggunim and Chassidic stories through this educational and entertaining program.
Tzivos Hashem is designed for kids between 3 and 13 years old. For more information, visit the website.
Youth Programs
Torah High
Torah High
Torah High offers exceptional Jewish studies courses, for credit, to Jewish public high school teens. Torah High was built to allow our students to explore their Jewish identity with experiences that begin in the classroom and extend beyond. Fun and personalized, Torah High is filling the growing need for accessible and affordable Jewish education.
NCSY Vancouver
NCSY Vancouver
NCSY is the youth movement of the Orthodox Union. NCSY spans North America, Chile and Israel, connecting to tens of thousands of teens on a weekly basis in its mission: To connect, inspire and empower Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition.
Other Programs
All synagogues offer a bar/bat mitzvah club. Besides that, some of them also offer special programs for high school teenagers and young adults. Check out some of them:
The Kollel Game Night
The Kollel Game Night
Every Thursday at 8pm young adults can enjoy a night with music, trivia, comedy and game-show in a relaxed environment.
BJT – Bayit Jewish Teens
BJT – Bayit Jewish Teens
Our teens will be treated to a plethora of programs, activities, trips and contests, with the intent of growing their values, enthusiasm and engagement in Jewish life.
Contact Rabbi Schneur Feigelstock: ufeigel@gmail.com
Chabad UBC
Chabad UBC
Besides running weekly Shabbat programming for students at UBC, Rabbi Chalom Loeub also hosts a weekly class bringing interesting subjects related to the Parshat HaShavua.
For more information, contact Rabbi Loueb at rabbi@chabadubc.com
