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Get Moving This Winter
Written by Erica Hornthal, CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy As the winter weather makes its way to Chicago, it may seem appealing to brace for the frigid cold and snow by hibernating. A word of caution: as inviting as that may sound, it is imperative that we keep moving. Not just exercise, but moving our […] Learn More ›
Stepping Back and Lovin’ It – Part 3
Written by Amy Hertzberg Social Drama! Remember the helicopters that hover during homework time? Those are the same ones that get over-involved in the social lives of their children, often swooping in to rescue their kids from the day-to-day heartache of typical social drama. When we entangle ourselves in our children’s social lives we are unable […] Learn More ›
The Secret’s Out
In the Chicago area, it’s no surprise that JCC Chicago and high-quality day camps go hand-in-hand. But, did you know that we have one of the best kept camp secrets in the northern and northwest suburbs? We didn’t mean for it to be hush-hush, but we hear time and time again from parents that they […] Learn More ›
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 ›
The Daily Practice of Being Thankful
It’s very American to be thankful once a year around Thanksgiving. But, it’s profoundly Jewish to be thankful daily. Being gracious and thankful brings me such joy…not happiness…joy (which is different), and it enables me to reflect on the preciousness of my life right now, how beautiful and special my family is and how lucky […] Learn More ›
Oh the places you’ll go…being a staff member at J Camp!
Wendy Singer, Director, BHJCC Day Camp and Chavayah Overnight Camp Being a camp counselor is one of the most “real” jobs a young person can get. What other summer job gives you the opportunity to experience the following career fields: education, psychology, emergency care, conflict resolution, operations, food service and so much more. Camp gives […] Learn More ›