Alumni Spotlight

Lauren Schmidt (aka “Schmidtty”) always knew that she loved travelling, Israel and Camp Chi, so we aren’t surprised that she has built her career to encompass all of those things! As the co-chair of the Camp Chi Alumni Committee, and dedicated Chi’er for life, we are excited to share her story with the alumni community. […] Learn More ›

If the name Karen Firsel sounds familiar to you, it is probably because she has made waves in the North Shore by breaking ground on her new restaurant – Jar Bar! An avid foodie and Chi alum, Karen’s story about her days at Camp Chi, to working in television as a producer for Oprah, to her […] Learn More ›

Jordy Blenner always knew that comedy was something he wanted to do, and we aren’t surprised by his chosen path! Always a boisterous and hilarious Chi personality, Jordy has taken his comedic talents to the stage performing across Chicago. Find out more about his journey, and why he attributes summers at Camp Chi to the […] Learn More ›

I’ll never forget my time at Camp Chi. I spent four summers in a row from 2008-2011 teaching sailing, playing music at song sessions and throwing myself into all things Camp Chi. I was known as “Beau from the Cove” to most people. As everyone does there, I made some great friends and learned so […] Learn More ›

Hello Chi Friends! From 2002 to 2015, I spent every summer in the most special place on earth as a camper, counselor, SIT staff and village leader. Writing to you now as an alumna feels very strange, considering camp still feels like a big presence in my life even though I don’t spend my summers […] Learn More ›