Camp
Chi Team Update
We have news that brings with it some mixed emotions. Rachael Finkel has been named Manager, Development Operations here at JCC Chicago. We are so excited for Rachael and the J to have this perfect opportunity, yet we are incredibly sad. Rachael has spent more than 25 summers at Chi, and 20 as a member […] Learn More ›
Registration Update: January 2021
As we entered 2021, we began our centennial celebration and the six month countdown to camp began. When we turned the calendars, one thing remained clear- families and campers are eager to return and celebrate as well. Due to the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, and the restrictions and recommendations that we continue to monitor, […] Learn More ›
Atkins Family Health Center Construction Update
Back in early March of 2020, we shared that we would have a brand new health center for our 100th summer thanks to the generosity of Cathy and Edward Atkins, MD and the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Yashar Initiative, funded by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. We broke ground late last summer and want […] Learn More ›
A Deliberate Delay
The camp year is usually quite cyclical. Registration opens late August/early September each year, with early bird closing late October. Luggage tags and bus packets go out about 4-6 weeks before the sessions start, etc. The turn of the year is no different for us. January is usually a very busy month for the full-time […] Learn More ›
Registration Update: December 2020
As we prepare for Hanukkah and the end of 2020, we are eager for 2021 and celebrating not just our return to camp, but our 100th summer! As registrations continue to come in, it is clear that families and campers are eager to return and celebrate as well. Due to the ever-changing nature of the […] Learn More ›
And the Award Goes to….
JCC Camp Chi is pleased to announce that over 140 Camp Chi families are the recipients of the 2020 PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD by JCamp 180, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation! The JCamp 180 Outstanding Philanthropist Award is presented to the individual or individuals who have made significant financial contributions to nonprofit Jewish […] Learn More ›