As the years keep rolling by, our Camp Chi family continues to expand – new campers grow into ruach-filled SITs, returning campers become staff, alumni come to the bus to send their kids off to camp for the first time. For more than 100 years, Camp Chi has been home to thousands of campers. As alumni, keep the flame burning by giving back to camp, getting involved in alumni events, or staying connected with the place you call home.
SAVE THE DATE!
Fri., July 25 – Sun., July 27
Camp Chi, Lake Delton, WI
Join us for a weekend of Camp Chi magic! Reconnect and reminisce with camp friends for a Shabbat weekend during 2nd Session. Enjoy a family-friendly weekend of camp activities and traditions, sing-a-longs at Song Session, and campfires to relive your Chi traditions.
Camp Chi welcomed back alumni to two alumni weekends in August 2021 and one in August 2022. Beginning with a Shabbat experience, alumni and their families created new memories while participating in many cherished camp activities, including boating at the cove, nature hikes, sleeping in cabins during a thunderstorm, canteen, and much more!
“The alumni weekend at Camp Chi was EXACTLY what we all needed. The weekend was a great escape from the realities of the past 18 months.”
– Dave Teplinsky, Alumnus
“Being back on campgrounds with my friends—some of whom I haven’t seen in 20-30 years—brought out true unbridled joy and happiness. All of the sudden it was 1991 again and we picked up right where we left off.”
– Karen Firsel, Alumnae
“For the first time we were a family of 5 at Camp Chi and we can’t wait come back to Alumni Weekend next summer!”
– Jonathan Graff, Alumnus
If you’re missing some of your favorite songs from a Camp Chi Evening Program, listen to them here!
For over 100 years, campers have spent summers at Chi making new friends, building confidence, learning new skills, and developing values that stay with them long after camp ends. Help ensure the vitality of Camp Chi and the strength of our community for the next century by giving back.
To give towards Endowment or learn more about other giving opportunities, reach out to Donor Engagement Manager, Rebecca Lenkiewicz at rlenkiewicz@jccchicago.org or call 224.406.9266.
By Camp Chi
We love hearing about all kinds of news and updates! Mazel tov to the campers (and their families) who became Bat Mitzvah this spring and let us know about it- Mazel Tov to Jordan Merfeld! Mazel Tov to Eddel Speigel! Mazel Tov to Naomi DiBenardo (pictured below) Best of luck to Zach Klein, former camper […] Learn More ›
Make sure to keep us informed on what’s happening with you and your friends so we can include it in the News from the Chi Family.
Whether you went to Camp Chi for one summer or nine, you’ve made an impact on Chi’s 100+ year history, and now we want to hear from you! As a Camp Chi alum, please fill out our Alumni Census so you can stay up to date on the latest camp news and opportunities happening in Lake Delton, WI! We can’t wait to reconnect with you!
Remember the days when you used to have to write letters to your far-away camp friends or ask permission to make a long-distance phone call? It’s so much easier to keep in touch now, and we want to make sure that you can find your long-lost camp friends and stay up to date on all things Camp Chi.
Ever thought about spending another summer at Camp Chi? You’re in luck – we’re looking for passionate and qualified individuals to join our camp staff. Are you a nurse, social worker, therapist, or counselor? Have a direct impact on the success and well-being of our community by being a part of the team responsible for the mental, emotional, and social health of our summer community.
Interested? Learn more by contacting Director, Kyle Kolling at kkolling@jccchicago.org.
