A Taste of the Great Outdoors
My son, Max, loves the outdoors. It’s where he thrives. No matter where we vacationed, he loved getting outside and exploring nature. When he entered middle school, we looked for an overnight camp program that would provide him the opportunity to hike, raft and camp outdoors, but we faced a real challenge. It was hard […] Learn More ›
My Jewish Identity: Introducing Simone Redensky, A Springboard Peer Ambassador
Attending Camp Chi, a Jewish camp in Wisconsin, was a pivotal moment in my Jewish journey. It was one of my first exposures to Jewish culture and religion. I did not grow up in a religious family, but we celebrated Shabbat and a few other holidays. We had a lot of Jewish family friends, but […] Learn More ›
Strengthening Our Camp Community
When I think about what inclusivity can do for a community, I think about the Keshet Avodah Corps at Camp Chi. This program allows older teens and young adults with disabilities to work independently at camp during the summer and learn key-life skills that can help them prepare for the next phase of their lives. […] Learn More ›
My Future Is In The Hands Of Chi Winkle
For the last decade of my life, my summers have been one thing. Summer Camp. I would spend my time amid the forest and the lake, soaking up the summer sun and my voice would be shot from cheering so loudly. My summers were meant for camp. You see, summer camp is in my blood. […] Learn More ›
Choosing Jewish Camp
Among our four kids, only one is a product of Jewish camp. When the older three were of camp age, they were enrolled in a Jewish day school and we chose a secular camp for its diversity and the opportunity to broaden their circle of friends. For a series of reasons, we shifted course to […] Learn More ›
Growing Through the Years with Camp Chi
Recently, I was a contestant in Who Knows One: Camp Chi Edition, which is virtual game of Jewish geography. Participating in this really fun event as part of Chi’s 100th birthday celebration got me thinking about my long-standing relationship with Camp Chi. It’s evolved and grown along with me as I moved from camper to […] Learn More ›