Winkle’s Blog
Enhancing the SIT Program
Camp Chi’s SIT (Staff in Training) Program is well-known to be an amazing, unique experience for rising 11th graders. Over the years it has grown and evolved to be a high-quality, immersive teen experience, as we shared in a recent blog. As they progress through the years, Chi campers anticipate their hallmark “SIT Summer,” as […] Learn More ›
Illuminating the Picnic Grove
Many Camp Chi campers, staff and alumni can remember eating a Saturday meal outside of the main dining hall, at the Picnic Grove, or P-Grove, as it is known. You can close your eyes and be right back there; the sun is shining, you’re savoring a cinnamon roll, and the Euchre games are getting competitive, […] Learn More ›
New this summer: Krav Maga
Being able to form real-world, face-to-face connections with Israeli culture is one of our favorite aspects of Camp Chi, and something that a lot of us have missed over the past year! This summer, we have lots of fun new upgrades to the Israeli Village, the center of Israeli culture at camp, but there’s one […] Learn More ›
100 Years of Experience: Letter Writing
The next blog in our “100 Years of Experience” series is all about Letter Writing. In the age of instant digital communication, which most of us have utilized to the maximum this past year, letter writing may seem like an archaic form of communication. But seeing as letter writing is the main form of communication […] Learn More ›
Session 1 Luggage Pick Up Times
You’ve read our blog on Packing and Labeling. You followed all the guidelines and have perfectly packed and organized duffels. Your camper’s excitement has grown as they began to visualize all their belongings going to camp. But, wait a second. How do these duffels that you’ve so beautifully packed – and which might actually weigh […] Learn More ›
Help Us Pick the Song of the Summer
As the days start to get hotter and staff members start to arrive, we are getting ready for the 100th summer! As the staff is getting camp prepared, programs are being planned and cabins are being cleaned, we need your help! The Song of the Summer can set the tone for the whole summer- and […] Learn More ›