Guest Blogger

I often get asked what inclusion means to our campers. It’s a difficult question to answer for many reasons. Our campers do not know camp in any other way; it’s a place they just call home. In fact, I’m not sure they would actually describe their camp as an inclusive camp. They would simply describe […] Learn More ›

When I went to the bus to see my son and nephew off for first session this year, all our family members that went to Camp Chi took this picture (see above!). There was more going on this year than when my kids traditionally leave for 4 weeks of second session. 1. This is Joe’s […] Learn More ›

About a month ago I returned from Ta’am Yisrael, my second trip to Israel. Ta’am is an 8th grade trip to Israel, where, along with our peers, we get a hands-on immersive Israel experience. This was my second trip to Israel, but my first with my peers, having gone with my family a few years […] Learn More ›

Today is Purim, the most joyous day of the Jewish calendar. People celebrate by dressing up in costume and hearing the story of Purim. While the story is full of suspense and drama, it is not the plot but the values that are written between the lines that make the story applicable and interesting to […] Learn More ›

As we’re looking to complete our staff for the upcoming camp season, we have a lot of conversations with new and returning staff about coming to camp, getting an internship, or exploring other summer opportunities that best fits their needs. Before I get into how amazing working at camp is, I believe that whatever people […] Learn More ›

In just under a week, I will be heading to Israel for my 5th trip. For the 3rd time, I am lucky enough to staff Ta’am Yisrael, a trip for Chicagoland 8th graders to experience a taste of Israel. To say I am excited is an understatement. For months, I have been counting down to […] Learn More ›