There are places I remember…
Written by Becca Keene To my Camp Dad, Ron: We all knew this day had to come. Selfishly, I’ve been dreading it for so long. You’ve unknowingly taught me so much about life, happiness, hard work, and family. You taught me to breathe even if the world seemed to be crumbling around me. Your leadership […] Learn More ›
Reflections on an Extraordinary Career
For the past 37 years, from 1980 to the present, I’ve directed Camp Chi. This has been more than a job, but a labor of love, an experience that has provided my greatest life memories. Just like all of the campers, staff and alumni, I cherish the friends that I’ve made and the fun that […] Learn More ›
Camp Magic
Last weekend, Charlie learned to ride a bike. He’s my youngest and trails three teenagers in our house. He is funny, he is smart, he is kind. And he’s a little quirky. My older kids will say that I let Charlie get away with everything. In reality, I just hope Charlie tries anything. When summer […] Learn More ›
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 ›
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 ›
How Wonderful It Is
How good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to sit together. Hinei ma tov uma na-im Shevet achim gam yachad. -Psalm 133:1 When I am at our J Camps or Camp Chi, I love listening to campers sing Hinei Ma Tov. They belt it out with a tremendous ruach (spirit) at music specialties, song […] Learn More ›