Are you ready to take on the challenge?
KOSHER | SHABBAT
DAILY MINYAN | HESED
TORAH & HISTORY
TOURS & HIKING
Discover the Beautiful Land
of Israel and deepen your
connection to Am Yisrael.
TO YOUR HERITAGE!
RECONNECT
KRAV MAGA | SHOOTING SKILLS
NAVIGATION | SURVIVAL
K-9 DOG TRAINING | SPORTS
TACTICAL PAINTBALL
Build mental and physical resilence
through IDF combat training.
YOUR POWER!
RECHARGE
IDF ELITE COMBAT INSTRUCTORS
EXPERIENCED COUNSELORS
SAFETY | FIRST AID
TEAM BUILDING | LEADERSHIP
Trade screens for grit, sharpen
focus, and conquer new heights.
YOUR MINDSET!
REBOOT
reboot-recharge-reconnect
next level experience
Since 2015, many teens have transformed their
summers and lives at Caliber 3.
Don’t just take our word for it! Hear their stories of
growth, friendship, and unforgettable experiences!
- Sending our son Lawrence to the Caliber 3 Boot Camp in 2022 was a game-changer! The confidence, leadership, and life skills he gained continue to shape his success. We highly recommend it to any parent wanting to see their child grow and succeed.
Alexandra Sokolovsky
- The experience of a life time! It was challenging, but it was so worth it! Fantastic experience! Thanks to all the amazing staff at Caliber3 !
Jack Mizrachi
- The IDF Experience Summer Boot Camp really made me proud to be Jewish! I learned a lot, had a blast, and met some awesome new friends!
Ben Cohen
testimonials
Frequently asked questions
CALIBER 3 Summer Boot Camp
Dates and Location
When: June 30 - July 28, 2025
Where: Caliber 3, Gush Etzion, Judea, Israel
Open to
Who: All Jewish teen boys, from marginally affiliated to
ultra-Orthodox, are welcome.
Age: 14-18 years old, graduating 9th - 12th grade
Observance: Modern Orthodox atmosphere
Staff & Supervision
The program is led by Caliber 3 combat instructors and
experienced counselors, under the leadership of Colonel
Sharon Gat. Our primary responsibility is to ensure that the
Caliber boot camp experience is safe and secure.
Safety & Training Information
In Israel, only individuals 18 and older are permitted to use
live firearms. As a result, all training at CALIBER 3 military
boot camp is conducted using paintball or airsoft guns. We
adhere to the strictest safety standards in all training
activities.
What’s Included
Language of Instruction: English
Accommodation: Full-board, with 3 kosher meals a day
Daily minyan
Special Shabbat Activities
Torah, Zioinism & Jewish History Classes
Hesed Program
Tours & Hikes
Cost
$7,000 (excluding airfare)
Colonel Sharon Gat
CEO CALIBER 3
Colonel Sharon Gat is a distinguished officer in the IDF - Israel Defense Forces, with an extensive military background. He has led Special Operations in Lebanon, Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, commanding over 20,000 troops during four wars.
Colonel Gat was awarded the Excellence Service Certificate from the President of Israel in 2015, for his expertise in counterterrorism and security. He also graduated from Hebrew University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in History at Bar Ilan University.
CALIBER 3 also offers exciting, one-of-a-kind programs for tourists in English, including the popular IDF Shooting Adventure, where visitors experience live-fire exercises in a real Israeli military setting.
"To teach the children of Judah
the use of the bow" (Samuel I, 18)
"ויאמר ללמד בני יהודה קשת" (שמואל ב')
About caliber 3
In 2007, Colonel Gat founded CALIBER 3, Israel's largest Counter Terrorism, Security, and Defense Academy. We offer advanced training in military tactics, security protocols, and firearms handling for the IDF, security companies, and Israeli private gun license holders.
Lou Krupkin
USA
ISRAEL
Yael Gat