Mushky Glitsenstein
Executive Director
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mushky has spent nearly every weekend and summer since high school working as a camp counselor and leading children’s programs. In 2018, she and her husband, Moishie, moved to Michigan to open Chabad of Royal Oak with the vision of creating a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental Jewish community.
Under their leadership, Chabad of Royal Oak flourished and led to the creation of Lamplighters Preschool—an early childhood center rooted in love, belonging, and celebrating each child’s inherent value. Mushky is passionate about early childhood education and finds her greatest joy in seeing children care for and uplift one another.
Chana Shollar
Director
Born in New York and raised in Oak Park, Michigan, Chana brings a wide range of experience and warmth to our camp community. She has worked with children ages 2–14 across the country, including in Alaska, the Virgin Islands, Connecticut, Ohio, Michigan, and New York. Chana has a genuine love for working with children and excels at connecting with them through interactive learning and fun, engaging activities.
Throughout high school, she spent her summers and Sundays working at various Hebrew schools and day camps, where she planned and led a variety of creative and educational experiences for children. Chana is from a big family of nine siblings, something she truly cherishes.
In her free time, Chana enjoys reading, spending time with her family, creating art projects, and surrounding herself with positive, upbeat people.
Our Staff
Our counselors are chosen for their warmth, personality, and dedication to child development. One of our highest priorities is nurturing each camper with personal attention and care, supported by thoughtfully maintained counselor-to-camper ratios.
Our staff is the heart of Camp Gan Izzy. Their ability to connect with children as individuals is what creates a healthy, joyful, and successful camp experience.