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campers and counselors with their arms around each other, all wearing the Chi 100 Year t-shirt
Sep 12
Chi Centennial, Guest Blogger

Camp Chi Magic L’Dor V’Dor

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By Maya Parks If you’ve been to camp in recent summers and have noticed a big group of kids wearing matching shirts, you might have seen my family. Camp Chi is a home away from home but in my experience that statement is very literal. I get to feel more of home at camp, and […] Learn More ›

Mar 14
Chi Does Good, Guest Blogger

Poshmark for SOT

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Hi Camp Chi Community!  Our names are Alexa Turner and Tess Adelstein! We are both dedicated Camp Chi campers, and board members of Camp Chi’s year round teen program, CTC. We wanted to share our charity project, called Poshmark for SOT, which we started in support of Camp Chi’s Summers of Tomorrow fund.  The Summers […] Learn More ›

Feb 16
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Discovering My Passion at My Happy Place

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By Ethan Isaacs As a second semester high school senior who is going to college in a few months, I can confidently say I attribute my success to Keshet. Not only has it kept me employed, but it has taught me valuable lessons. Plus, Keshet has given me an opportunity to create meaningful bonds with […] Learn More ›

Jan 14
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10 years later- My Camp Journey

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By Rachel Gold In 2009 I arrived for my first summer at Camp Chi. I remember stepping off the bus, greeted by excited staff members holding glittery welcome signs. I would’ve never guessed that I would be the one holding the welcome signs for summers to come. During my first summer at Chi, I met […] Learn More ›

Dec 22
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The Gift of Family

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By Becca Gadiel For many, summer camp is an opportunity to meet dozens of new friends, many of whom you may have never crossed paths with otherwise. For me however, although I have met plenty of new friends at Chi, camp has also been an opportunity to become more connected with people I have known […] Learn More ›

Dec 7
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How Do You Get Ready for Shabbat in Just 30 Minutes?

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By Michael Levi There’s nothing more stressful than running from the shuk to your cabin, smelling like a falafel to take a shower and get ready in half an hour at most. I’ve dealt with a lot of stressful times in my life; most of them were in the army. But it’s nothing compared trying […] Learn More ›

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