Friendship and Inspiration: What One Camp Counselor Learned from his Campers
Friendship and Inspiration: What One Camp Counselor Learned from his Campers
By: Noah “Tennessee” Isenstein, Camp Chi Counselor, 18-years-old As a camper at Camp Chi for seven years, I never had a camper with significant disabilities in my cabin. This summer, however, I had the pleasure of being a counselor for a great group of campers, which included two amazing children who needed one-on-one support to […] Learn More ›
Start the School Year off Right: The ABC’s of Communicating with Your Child’s Teachers
At the beginning of each school year, I am often reminded of the saying, “It takes a village.” I have come to learn that my children’s successes are not a direct result of the lessons taught to them by my husband and me, but rather from the love and guidance given to them by the […] Learn More ›
J Camp ‘16 by the Numbers
When you add it all up, summer 2016 may be the best summer yet. We can’t count all of the smiles and accomplishments, but, when we break down some of the J Camp numbers, it’s hard to deny that this summer was truly outstanding. 9,350 landyards made in all colors, shapes and sizes by […] Learn More ›
4 Days. 3 nights. 1 Magical Camp Experience
Try Chi is an amazing opportunity for first time campers to experience the fun and friendship of overnight camp over 4 days and 3 nights. Try Chi 2016 was jammed packed with the best of Camp Chi—cooking, swimming, water sports, cove time, field trips, evening programming, camp fires, the high ropes course and more. We […] Learn More ›
Reflections on a Beautiful Summer Evening: Shabbat on the Lake
When nearly 700 people come together on one night to celebrate Shabbat, we know that this community is truly something special. Shabbat on the Lake took place on Friday, August 5, and this year we expanded this beloved annual event to two locations. 600 young adults gathered on the lakefront at the Waveland Clock Tower […] Learn More ›
Gaga: The (Un)Official Game of J Camp
Long before gaga referred to a pop singer with outrageous fashion taste, gaga had a different association at Jewish camps. Ga-ga, which means touch-touch in Hebrew, is a kinder, gentler form of dodgeball. Our campers (and staff) can’t get enough of it. Supposedly, gaga originated in Israel and made its first appearance in the United […] Learn More ›