From Loon Lake to Lake Delton, there are thousands of alumni that call Camp Chi their “home away from home.” New activities may be added and facilities may change, but the Chi experience has remained the same for generations. It’s about creating everlasting memories and lifelong friends, singing at fire circles, eating s’mores under the stars, hiking the ravine, staying up late talking to friends, dressing up in silly costumes, and sitting arm-in-arm at Chi burning.
Remember the days when you used to have 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.
November 27
Come meet our current committee and learn how to join over drinks! Event is free and includes: 1 drink and Kosher appetizers.
The Camp Chi Alumni Committee is hosting events all year long! Check back soon for additional details on these upcoming events, or email Chi_Alumni@jccchicago.org for more information.
All alumni should receive The Wink, our quarterly alumni newsletter, in their email inboxes. The newsletter includes information on alumni events, camp updates, alumni spotlights and news about alumni life events and accomplishments.
If you aren’t receiving the newsletter, we probably don’t have your correct email address.
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.
The Summers of Tomorrow Fund was established in honor of Director Ron Levin’s 36th summer at Camp Chi. After 37 amazing years, Ron Levin is throwing his final pine cone into the fire.
Initial proceeds provided scholarship funds for nearly 100 campers, realized a 100-camper fire circle and new aerial adventure course, and established Chi’s first reserve fund. Over the past decade, the Camp Chi grounds have lost hundreds of trees due to storms and disease. Planting a tree in honor of our beloved camp director will help ensure that summers of tomorrow are as bright and beautiful as those that came before.
Becca Gillett, Co-Chair
Lauren Schmidt, Co-Chair
Zach Auerbach
Sammi Barron
Taylor Brickman
Nate Burstein
Terri Chamlin
Susan Gilman Eiseman
Jordan Eselevsky
Melissa Keene Gilman
Jordyn Harris
Ross Hochwert
Samantha Staley Isenstein
Ross Kofkin
Kyle Kolling
Jessie Lankford
Ilana Lerman
Alex Levin
Jackie Levin
Jacob Lorig
Jamie Marcus
Samantha Mason
Michael Miller
Lauren Mintzer
Ashley Decker Portman
Danielle Poteshman
Liz Robbin
Arielle Rosenberg
Carrie Ross
Erin Ross
Justin Ruderman
Alyssa Poteshman Shamis
Brian Schmidt
Jordan Sheiner
Alex Simon
Lisa Sheridan Tarshis
Mike Waitz
Jamie Weil
Jori Wineburgh
Alexa Winestock
Let us know if you are interested in volunteering or have ideas for alumni engagement!
Lauren Schmidt and Becca Gillett, Co-Chairs
