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J Camp ‘16 by the Numbers
When you add it all up, summer 2016 may be the best summer yet. We can’t count all of the smiles and accomplishments, but, when we break down some of the J Camp numbers, it’s hard to deny that this summer was truly outstanding. 9,350 landyards made in all colors, shapes and sizes by […] 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 ›
Reflections on a Beautiful Summer Evening: Shabbat on the Lake
When nearly 700 people come together on one night to celebrate Shabbat, we know that this community is truly something special. Shabbat on the Lake took place on Friday, August 5, and this year we expanded this beloved annual event to two locations. 600 young adults gathered on the lakefront at the Waveland Clock Tower […] Learn More ›
Gaga: The (Un)Official Game of J Camp
Long before gaga referred to a pop singer with outrageous fashion taste, gaga had a different association at Jewish camps. Ga-ga, which means touch-touch in Hebrew, is a kinder, gentler form of dodgeball. Our campers (and staff) can’t get enough of it. Supposedly, gaga originated in Israel and made its first appearance in the United […] Learn More ›
The Top 5 Reasons to Attend Shabbat on the Lake
I love Shabbat on the Lake because it’s a community wide event that celebrates the things that unite us. It’s the only event of its kind that brings together a multitude of Jewish organizations, representing a variety of people with varying beliefs and missions. This is the 6th year of Shabbat on the Lake and […] Learn More ›
Areivim Hebrew at Camp
Reflections on Starting a New Program: Hebrew Immersion at Day Camp I do, we do, you do, can do… and so goes the “mantra” for developing, planning and presenting a program that teaches, inspires and excites, even the youngest members of our community. These words are the progress indicators for language learners. In theory, it […] Learn More ›