Winkle’s Blog
So Much to be Thankful For
One year ago, we were optimistic, but not certain we would be able to run in Summer 2022. Could you imagine, the 100th year of Camp Chi without camp? It sounds crazy, but a year ago it was a possibility with COVID numbers higher than when we were forced to forgo Summer 2020. Luckily, that […] Learn More ›
Registration Update: November 2021
as of Nov. 10, 2021 With Early Registration in the rearview mirror, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah coming up quickly, we want to first acknowledge and thank everyone who is already registered for 2022. The enthusiasm we saw during early registration shows us that many sessions and villages will fill quickly, and waitlists will be forming before […] Learn More ›
Outdoor Cooking in your Own Kitchen!
If you were to survey a hundred campers about their favorite specialties, you would hear a variety of answers. Waterski would certainly be up there. As would ropes, horseback riding, radio, archery, and undoubtedly several activities from the arts center. But one that you would likely hear most is Outdoor Cooking, or OC. OC has […] Learn More ›
Celebrate Hanukkah with Camp Chi!
While we would love to spend all year with the Camp Chi Family, we cannot. With that in mind, we cherish the times when we can spend time together with the Camp Chi Family! Whether it’s at the upcoming Winter Camp, or New Year’s Adult & Camp, we’re so excited to reconnect with everyone soon. […] Learn More ›
November 2021 News from the Camp Chi Family
November is an action-packed month this year, full of exciting events and holidays. Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are right around the corner, and so are JCC Chicago and Our Hanukkah Celebration Events. We also have a Toy Drive running all month long, not to mention the annual CHIrt Day happening tomorrow! There’s already so much to […] Learn More ›
Camp in the Winter: Totally Different But Completely the Same
The temperatures are dropping, and as the last reminders of summer fade away our attention and excitement is turning towards our Winter Experiences. This year, we’re running both Winter Camp and New Year’s Adult & Family Camp. As you can expect, Camp Chi is a bit of a different place in the winter than it […] Learn More ›