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6 Insider Tips to Prepare Your Child for Overnight Camp
My camp duffel bags are 30 years old. This is the first time since 1986 that they will not make the trek with me from Chicago to Wisconsin for a summer filled with outdoor adventure and friendship. As a life-long camper and now “retired” camp director, I have enough experience to write a doctoral dissertation on […] Learn More ›
Sibling Squabbles: Salvaging our Sanity
As school winds down and the weather grows warmer, many of us look forward to fun-filled outdoor adventures and the longer, leisurely days of summer. These months often bring more “together time” for siblings, which can strike fear in the hearts of us parents as we anticipate having to deal with the bickering that will […] Learn More ›
Celebrating JCC Chicago’s Best
Tuesday was one of those exceptional days that remind me why working here, at JCC Chicago, is such a special experience. During our quarterly All Staff Meeting we did something we’ve never done before … we introduced the first ever JCC Chicago Employee Recognition Awards. A few months ago, we asked our staff to reflect […] Learn More ›
Go to Camp with Your Grandparent! (Yes, We’re Serious)
Thinking about Grandparents Weekend for your family this summer? This special guest blog from a grandchild will have you packing and planning for the best summer experience! Written by Lindsay Weisskopf, freshman at Highland Park High School. This summer will be her 6th summer as a camper at Camp Chi. Seven years ago my grandparents […] Learn More ›
No Shame On U Makes Impact in Jewish Community and Beyond
How many times in your life have you thought of a great idea for a new business or mission driven organization? Many of us have these light bulb moments but most don’t act on that impulse. For a select few talented, passionate entrepreneurs, their breakthrough idea can be a game changer. This was the case […] Learn More ›
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Camp and Connections
Sometimes it feels like any day can be a holiday. We have National Grilled Cheese Day, Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day and even Talk Like a Pirate Day. With so many “holidays,” it’s easy to miss one that is actually important, especially when it takes place on the other side of the world. Today […] Learn More ›