Camp Gan Israel Southampton prides itself on having the most exceptional
staff in the Hamptons. Our staff includes professional teachers and college
students. Every staff member is carefully selected for their personal warmth, sensitivity
and ability to connect to each child. Our camp maintains a low staff/camper ratio.
Our Director
Chany Konikov is director of children’s programs at Chabad of Southampton
Jewish Center, which includes Camp Gan Israel and Southampton Hebrew
school of the Arts. Chany holds a BA in psychology and Education and a MA
in Education and Special Education from Touro University. She has been
involved in Jewish Education for 30 years, as a preschool and Hebrew school
teacher and summer camp director. She lives in Southampton with her
husband Rabbi Rafe Konikov and eight children. She is passionate in her
devotion to her family and community.