Let the Children Play…OUTSIDE!
Let the Children Play…OUTSIDE!
Look deep, deep into nature and then you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein Children enjoy the outdoors in all kinds of weather! Of course, we know that fresh air and exercise are good for our bodies, but research is mounting to prove that direct involvement with nature is as important to children as […] Learn More ›
Growing Beyond Yourselfie!
Photos are influential in tween and teen culture. Our campers are growing up in a world where everything is captured as a photo from trying on clothes in a store to what’s on your plate at dinner. Over the past three weeks, 50 campers at Camp Chi have looked through a different lens of photography […] Learn More ›
Working Across Generations
Being in Human Resources for over 20 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries and with all generations that are in the workforce- Millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers, and most recently the Silents (born between 1925 and 1946). Often people comment about how their work ethic differs from others of […] Learn More ›
28 Little Things that are a Big Deal for Campers
The big events at camp are fun, but we think you’ll agree that it is the little things that really make a difference in what makes a camper’s experience so special. Our counselors are experts at doing this so we asked them to tell us their tricks for the trade. Create a secret handshake for […] Learn More ›
JCC Chicago Camps Named BEST Camps by Make it Better Magazine
The votes are in! JCC Chicago J Camps and JCC Camp Chi were named BEST day camps and best overnight camp by Make it Better Magazine in their 2017 Best Of Awards! This is the 2nd win for day camps and the 4th win for Camp Chi. It’s an honor to be included among so […] Learn More ›