Chai Five Blankets
You may have heard that nobody makes more out of summer than Camp Chi! Growing up as a camper, SIT, counselor and unit head at Camp Chi, it is no surprise that making the most out of my life has become my modus operandi. I fondly remember over my 13 years at camp (but who’s […] Learn More ›
Make Your Break a J Spring Break
Spring is (almost) in the air, which means that a week off from school is quickly approaching. JCC Chicago has great programs, trips and events to keep kids, teens and the whole family busy and having fun. Family Swim & Parent-Tot Swim Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook Various Dates | All Ages You don’t have […] Learn More ›
Stay Busy with the J During Winter Break
Winter Break is almost here! Kids are excited, but, for parents, two weeks off from school can feel like a long time. JCC Chicago is here to help with great programs, camps and events for the whole family. Sense-Sational Swim Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook Dec. 17 | Families Join Keshet and JCC Chicago for […] 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 ›
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 ›
Wish I Was at Camp Chi
Guest Blogger Rachel Gold is a committed Camp Chi alumna. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in community and nonprofit leadership with a certificate in education. I counted down the days until camp started for 8 summers. I lived for the annual trips to Target and Bed Bath and Beyond to […] Learn More ›