Teens are a tremendous community asset — their talents, their enthusiasm, their energy. JCC Chicago recognizes the importance of engaging our teens in positive and healthy ways and offers programs designed around their diverse needs and interests. Our teen-focused programs create time to connect, make new friends and hang out, learn leadership and life skills and give back to the community through a variety of activities. Teens from middle school through high school can find their niche and roll with it.
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JSCThese inclusive high school clubs help teens find a deeper connection to Jewish values and their community. By becoming a part of the JSC experience, teens can participate in year-round monthly club experiences: Community opportunities, Community Clubs, General Board, JSC Scholars, JSC-in-a-Box and Schools clubs.
Seed613Seed613 is a social innovation and entrepreneurship program for Female-identifying Jewish teens. The cohort identifies challenges in our community and then creates solutions to make a meaningful difference. Fellows meet 1-2 times per month to work with their mentor and their small group on their impact projects.
Chi Town Connection (CTC) is a year-round youth group for teens in 8th-11th grade and is connected to JCC Camp Chi, known nationally as one of the leading overnight camps in the country. Teens in CTC participate in social and recreational events, community service activities and leadership opportunities.
Shalom CorpsShalom Corps a free program that elevates the value of service teens deliver by providing them with year-round community service opportunities. We invite participants to complete 60 hours of service where they could connect with local, national, and international organizations, as well as other teens. Trainings and volunteer opportunities will be hosted by your friends and staff from JSC, Camp Chi and Apachi.
JCC Maccabi ExperienceThere’s something for everyone, whether you’re an athlete, sports fan or just want to hang out with other Jewish teens! We have 3 different ways to get involved: Maccabi, Games, Maccabi Meet Ups and Backyard Games.
The Outpost Village or Pacific Northwest Travel ExperienceOutdoor education and travel at its best from JCC Camp Chi! Hike, camp, cook over an open fire and experience living in nature through these two programs
Camp Chi Overnight Camp Camper & Staff ExperiencesJCC Camp Chi, known nationally as one of the leading overnight camps in the country, has been a summer home to generations of campers over the past 100 years. At camp in Lake Delton, WI, campers and staff unplug from their daily lives and connect to life-changing moments.
Apachi Day Camp Camper & Staff ExperiencesFriendships, fun, community and enjoying summer is what Apachi is all about! Learn leadership and life skills and/or become part of creating a special day camp experience for children 3 years – 7th grade.
