Winkle’s Blog
Friendship and Shabbat Go Hand In Hand
Not only does Shabbat start today, making it the hands-down best day of the week at Camp Chi, it is also International Friendship Day. When we heard that these two occasions were happening simultaneously today, it was a no brainer to celebrate them together. Shabbat is the day of rest, giving us a change of […] Learn More ›
The Power of Kindness on Tu B’Av
In Pirkei Avot, it is written that the world stands on three things- Torah (Learning), Avodah (Service & Spirituality), and Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness). We certainly agree with the maxim and at Camp Chi explore all those faces and have a trio of our own core values- kavod (respect), chesed (kindness), and kehillah (community). We believe […] Learn More ›
The Ruach of Shabbat
This has been quite a week at Camp Chi. With the 4th of July, Habo Day, Noar Day and more, it was jam packed and eventful. And one theme that continued day in and day out was ruach, or spirit. It is easy to equate ruach to volume. The louder you cheer, the more ruach […] Learn More ›
A Shabbat for Shehecheyanu
This past week was momentous for our 100th summer. In the midst of a pandemic, because of the diligence of hundreds of campers and staff and their family members, we were able to end the pod period and transition to a more traditional camp feel. A true shehecheyanu moment indeed. As of Tuesday, we began […] Learn More ›
The Sweetest Shabbat
August 2, 2019 was the last time Shabbat was celebrated at Camp Chi with our camp family. In the nearly 700 days since that Shabbat celebration, so much has changed, both in camp and in the world. It goes without saying how the COVID pandemic impacted the world in so many different ways. There have […] Learn More ›
June 2021 News from the Camp Chi Family
As camp is less than a week away, we are eager to celebrate our 100th summer. But before we can do that, we need to celebrate the Camp Chi Family and all of your accomplishments! From weddings to babies, graduations and more, this month was full of celebrations and we love that. This will be […] Learn More ›