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3 Apachi Fun Events for City Families
Apachi J Camps in Chicago have three upcoming programs to help you shake off those winter blues and get a taste of summer. These programs are perfect for current camp families, their friends and families who are thinking about attending Apachi J Camps in 2017. Apachi Northside Reunion & Open House Sunday, February 26 Northside […] Learn More ›
No School? No Worries! We’ve Got You Covered.
JCC Chicago makes Monday’s day off from school easy for you and awesome for your kids. We have programming for Presidents’ Day taking place throughout the Chicago and suburbs. Presidents’ Day Mini Camps Elaine Frank Apachi, Lake Zurich K-4th grades | $35 Spend a day off from school at camp! There are 3 Mini Camps to […] Learn More ›
How to Give Meaningful Praise
“Great job!” “Way to go!” “Nice work!” “You are perfect!” “That is the most beautiful picture!” “You’re so smart!” “You’re so beautiful!” As parents, we want our children to feel good about themselves so we try to give them as much praise as we can, but are we overdoing it? How much is too much? […] Learn More ›
Trees, People and Even Camps Have Birthdays
Last week we celebrated Tu B’Shevat, a holiday commonly referred to as “the birthday of the trees.” Tu B’Shevat offers us a time to come together and celebrate trees, the fruits of their labor and reconnect with Israel and the environment. There are several ways in which we may honor the trees’ birthdays, including eating […] Learn More ›
Why is Legacy Giving So Important? Here’s Why.
As a kid, I spent every day at my J in Milwaukee. I would swim, I would play basketball. I loved being there. My summers were all about JCC day camp and, eventually, Camp Chi. The J was my place to play sports, have fun, and be with friends all summer long. It was an […] Learn More ›
The Self-Portrait: How we build self-awareness, identify, individuality and normalize differences
Conversations with children can be many things: enlightening, funny, creative and thoughtful. Children notice differences around them all the time. They notice changes in their environment, changes in themselves and they absolutely notice when someone doesn’t look or act like them. These are important skills children develop as they mature. How do we as teachers, […] Learn More ›