Lifelong summer memories and friendships are made at Apachi Northside!
Apachi Northside encourages campers to celebrate what makes them unique and special. through sports, art, swimming, science and theater, campers discover ways for self-expression, create friendships and try new things. As campers get older, our program grows with them providing more opportunities for choice and leadership development. Each week is highlighted by special theme days and exciting guest entertainers, which enhance opportunities for community building and indescribable fun.
Beth Miller | 847.763.3504
Full Summer | 7 Weeks | June 25 – August 10
Session 1 | 3 Weeks | June 25 – July 13
Session 2 | 4 Weeks | July 16 – August 10
9:30am – 3:15pm
Before & After Care Available
Camp will be closed Wednesday, July 4
ARTS & EXPRESSION
Arts & Crafts • Circus • Cooking • Creative Writing • Dance • Drama & Improv • Israel Experience • Music • Theater Performance
SPORTS
Basketball • Baseball • Floor Hockey • Gaga • Group Games • Soccer • Volleyball • Yoga
STEAM
Nature Explorers • Earth Science
SWIMMING
Lessons • Swim Team
Our program encourages campers to explore and try a little bit everything. Artists-in-residence visit weekly to expose campers to exciting experiences and teach new skills through magic, juggling, percussion, dance and other activities. At Apachi Northside, sports is non-competitive with a philosophy of fun and “play for the sake of play.” Everyone comes together for Shabbat celebrations, cookouts, theme days, field trips, parent nights, as well as our own fantastic carnival and Olympic themed Maccabi games.
Our aquatics staff is supervised by Northside Aquatics Swim Club. They teach swimming in a safe, confidence-building environment. Safety is our priority and all members of our aquatics staff are certified lifeguards with CPR training.
Campers are tested at the beginning of summer and placed in an appropriate swim level based on their skills. They pass through levels based on both formal and informal testing. Progress reports are sent home during the summer with a summary of skills your child is working on and those already mastered.
Carlos Ceja is currently the Head Coach of Northside Aquatics Club. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and majored in Movement Science at University of Illinois-Chicago. Carlos coached swimmers, divers and water polo players that went on to compete at the collegiate level. In May of 2011, he was inducted into Roosevelt High School Sports Hall of Fame. Carlos is certified in American Sports Education, as a Water-Safety Instructor, for Safety Training of Swim Coaches and Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED Essentials. He is also a member of a number of swim associations including being a Level 3 Coach and life member of the American Swimming Coaches Association.
Our convenient carpool line helps your camper get to their group easily and speed you on your way. Just enter the lot towards the south end of the building and follow the path around to the drop off areas in front of the building. A staff member will come to your car rain or shine to help your child out of their seat. You’ll get to see your camper with a smiling counselor by their side and you never even have to get out of your car. At pick up time, just use the carpool line again. We will bring your child to you, buckle them in, and you will be on your way.
For an additional fee, families can select to have their children take the bus to and from camp. Buses are driven by licensed, professional drivers and supervised by Apachi staff. Campers are required to wear seatbelts at all times. We have bus routes from several neighborhoods on the city’s north side. Our bus stops are “cluster stops” for groups of campers, not individual stops. We try to make the cluster stops convenient for families as well as safe and efficient.
For campers registered prior to April 15, you will select your bus stop from a list. Campers who register after April 15, will be assigned to a stop close to their home.
Campers can submit friendship requests in the spring and we will do our best to accommodate mutual requests as long as campers are the same gender and entering the same grade.
We provide pizza lunch on Wednesdays and a hotdog cookout on Fridays as well as a daily snack. For the remainder of the week, please send along a sack lunch that we’ll refrigerate.
Safety and inclusion are top priorities at JCC Chicago Day Camps. Our camps are committed to being allergy-safe. While our camps are not allergen-free, we strive to make our camp environments as safe as possible for children with food allergies using a customized approach and working closely with each family to develop an action plan for the child. More information can be found below:
Safety and inclusion are top priorities at JCC Chicago Day Camps. Our camps are committed to being allergy-safe. While our camps are not allergen-free, we strive to make our camp environments as safe as possible for children with food allergies using a customized approach and working closely with each family to develop an action plan for the child.
Camp Responsibilities:
Families should:
All campers should:
JCC will follow the action plan that is agreed upon with the family, and which will be based on the full disclosure of the family. While the goal of the JCC is to provide a safe and inclusive environment, JCC does not represent that the allergy restrictions and action plans are appropriate for the particular camper. JCC will not assume any liability for the approach used.
To participate in camp, campers must have a completed health form signed by a physician on file. We also require documentation of immunizations.
4 years – 2nd grade
June 25 – August 10 | 7 Weeks
9:30am-3:15pm
Apachi Ivrit combines all the fun of Apachi Northside while exposing campers to conversational Hebrew, by listening and speaking with counselors and friends.
Campers play, laugh, sing, swim, run and create in the warmth of a close-knit camp group. Campers come home each day proud of their new language skills – along with new friendships, great camp memories and a love of Hebrew.
From the moment camp begins, all aspects of the camp day, excluding instructional swim, are conducted in Hebrew. Campers learn Hebrew by doing activities they already enjoy. Through art projects, campers discover Hebrew words for shapes and colors. Music and games expose campers to other Hebrew terms and phrases, which are continually reviewed and reinforced during the 7 weeks of camp.
Our counselors come from Israel and the United States. They have fluency in Hebrew as well as a strong understanding of child development.
Call Abby Ashkenazi, Program Director, at 847.763.3627 with any questions. Space is limited.
By the last week of camp, most campers do more than understand Hebrew – they can speak Hebrew! The last camper to talk into the magic microphone didn’t just answer the question, he asked for ice cream. This is a great example of what happens in a fun, playful, immersive environment. What makes it exceptional is that he had little or no exposure to Hebrew prior to Apachi Ivrit.
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The word Ivrit translates as Hebrew. It is pronounced “eev-reet”.
June 18-August 10, 2018 | 9:30am-3:30pm daily
June 15-August 10, 2018 | 9:30am-3:15pm daily
This program is tailored to the development and interests of campers in preschool and early elementary school, 4 years – 2nd grade.
Apachi Ivrit campers experience the full schedule of activities at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi and Apachi Northside. Campers travel in groups with their counselors and participate in swimming, art, sports, boating, music and more.
From the moment camp begins, all aspects of the camp day, excluding instructional swim, are conducted in Hebrew. Counselors look for opportunities to provide language in a real-life context.They greet, respond and provide instruction in Hebrew. The continuous hours of being immersed in Hebrew helps campers absorb it naturally while doing the activities they already enjoy. Our counselors are carefully trained to provide authentic, replicable dialogue, while playing games, learning skills and enjoying all camp has to offer so that campers can internalize and absorb language habits from their environment.
In addition to having fun, enjoying the outdoors and trying new activities, Apachi Ivrit provides campers with a growing sense of self esteem in addition to language skills and learning about a new culture. An early start is an advantage for language learning and this early exposure has may provide lifelong cognitive and academic advantages in areas such as creativity, problem solving, executive function and even mental math.
Our counselors come from Israel and the United States. They have native fluency in Hebrew as well as a strong understanding of child development. Every counselor at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi and Apachi Northside has been personally interviewed by a camp director. Children learn language at different speeds and levels and Apachi Ivrit focuses on the camper and supporting unique individual growth. Materials and resources are created with the personal interests of the campers and individual skill levels in mind.
Our program is open to any camper. Previous knowledge of Hebrew is not required. Observation of returning campers shows that they recoup their language gains from the previous summer within less than three weeks providing them with at least four to five weeks to build higher levels of proficiency.
Please see below for program descriptions and fees.
Setting the stage for your child’s lifelong love of camp, counselors specially trained to work with young campers make our Juniors feel safe and secure. Small group activities, including daily swim instruction, sports, games, art, dance and music emphasize participation, building confidence and having fun.
| Session | Dates | Pioneer Price 9/12-10/9 | Early Bird 10/10-2/28 | Fee 3/1-Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Summer | 7 Weeks | 6/25-8/10 | $2,935 | $3,050 | $3,200 |
| Session 1 | 3 Weeks | 6/25-7/13 | $1,275 | $1,335 | $1,410 |
| Session 2 | 4 Weeks | 7/16-8/10 | $1,995 | $2,055 | $2,130 |
The Explorers’ high energy day focuses on skill building, new activities, boosting self–esteem and forging new friendships. Kindergarten group are co-ed while first and second grades are single-gender and grade-specific. Explorers includes daily swim lessons, free swim, individual and team sports, drama, art and more.
| Session | Dates | Pioneer Price 9/12-10/9 | Early Bird 10/10-2/28 | Fee 3/1-Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Summer | 7 Weeks | 6/25-8/10 | $2,935 | $3,050 | $3,200 |
| Session 1 | 3 Weeks | 6/25-7/13 | $1,275 | $1,335 | $1,410 |
| Session 2 | 4 Weeks | 7/16-8/10 | $1,995 | $2,055 | $2,130 |
Combine all the fun of Apachi Northside while exposing campers to conversational Hebrew, by listening and speaking with counselors and friends. Campers play, laugh, sing, swim, run and create in the warmth of a close-knit camp group. Campers come home each day proud of their new language skills – along with new friendships, great camp memories and a love of Hebrew.
| Session | Dates | Pioneer Price 9/12-10/9 | Early Bird 10/10-2/28 | Fee 3/1-Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Summer | 7 Weeks | 6/25-8/10 | $3,035 | $3,150 | $3,300 |
The Trailblazers’ self–guided schedule keeps the experienced camper engaged and asking for more. In addition to participating in all of camp’s activities, every two or three weeks, Trailblazers choose a specialty, which allows for exploration, skill building and meeting new friends. The options change with each cycle, and there’s something for everyone: art, science, cooking, sports, theater and more.
For actors, we partner with Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop to stage two productions. Trailblazers will have the option of selecting theater as their specialty for either session 1 or session 2.
| Session | Dates | Pioneer Price 9/12-10/9 | Early Bird 10/10-2/28 | Fee 3/1-Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Summer | 7 Weeks | 6/25-8/10 | $3,335 | $3,450 | $3,600 |
| Session 1 | 3 Weeks | 6/25-7/13 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,525 |
| Session 2 | 4 Weeks | 7/16-8/10 | $2,165 | $2,225 | $2,300 |
Budding biologists, engineers, environmentalists and artists explore living things and our world throughout hands-on activities and experiments. Campers will explore life science by collecting samples, learning about habitats, planting trees, constructing bird houses and recording findings in a technology gateway. Plus, there’s time each day for swimming. Learn more about EcoApachi.
| Session | Dates | Pioneer Price 9/12-10/9 | Early Bird 10/10-2/28 | Fee 3/1-Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoApachi + Session 2 | 7 Weeks | 6/25-8/10 | $3,335 | $3,450 | $3,600 |
| Session 1 | 3 Weeks | 6/25-7/13 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,525 |
Develop leadership and communication skills, while serving as a role model for children. Successful completion of this program makes the CIT eligible to apply for a staff position the summer before entering 11th grade. Interview required.
| Session | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Summer | 7 Weeks | 6/25-8/10 | $1,260 |
| Session 1 | 3 Weeks | 6/25-7/13 | $570 |
| Session 2 | 4 Weeks | 7/16-8/10 | $740 |
| Session | Fee |
|---|---|
| Before & After Care | $140-700 |
| Transportation | $305-710 |
Combine Apachi Northside (ANS) with 2, 3 or 4 weeks of amazing overnight camp at JCC Camp Chi to create an extraordinary summer!
| Session | Dates | Grades | Fee | Canteen + Trip Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Session 1A + Northside Session 2 | 6/17-8/10 | 4-7 | $6,295 | $120 + $35 |
| Chi Session 1B + Northside 5 Weeks | 6/17-8/10 | 4-7 | $5,870 | $120 + $35 |
| Northside Session 1 + Chi Session 2 | 6/25-8/10 | 4-7 | $5,720 | $120 + $35 |
| Northside 5 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 2 | 6/25-8/10 | 4-7 | $4,875 | $75 |
| Chi Mini Session 1 + Northside Session 2 | 6/29-8/10 | 4-7 | $4,300 | $75 |
| EcoApachi + Chi Session 2 | 6/29-8/10 | 4-7 | $5,720 | $120 + $35 |
3rd–6th grade | Aug 12-15 | $349
Try Chi is the best way to get a taste of quality Jewish overnight camping. Campers meet new friends, and live in cabins with experienced, caring counselors who help them feel comfortable right away. They’ll feel the spirit of camp with cookouts, campfires, sing-alongs and great evening programs.
For an additional fee, families can select to have their children take the bus to and from camp. Buses are driven by licensed, professional drivers and supervised by Apachi staff. Campers are required to wear seatbelts at all times. We have bus routes from several neighborhoods on the city’s north side. Our bus stops are “cluster stops” for groups of campers, not individual stops. We try to make the cluster stops convenient for families as well as safe and efficient.
For campers registered prior to April 15, you will select your bus stop from a list. Campers who register after April 15, will be assigned to a stop close to their home.
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