Winkle’s Blog
Introducing Campanion
The App That Brings Parents Closer To Their Camper’s Summer Experience Summer camp is an exciting time for kids, but it can also bring a lot of mixed emotions for parents. While your camper is off creating lifelong memories, you’re likely missing out on the day-to-day fun and experiences they’re having. Enter Campanion—an incredible new […] Learn More ›
New Wellness Program
This summer, Chi took a huge step forward in Mental Wellness support at camp. Led by our new Director of Mental Wellness, Dr. Laura Wood, we introduced a new Wellness initiative at camp that focused around providing consistent and accessible support for our entire camp community. We welcomed six incredible graduate level students from Leslie […] Learn More ›
Full-Time Team Updates
The Camp Chi Full-Time Team is always looking for ways to grow and expand. The current team, with well over 100 years of combined camp experience and about 90 years of Camp Chi experience, cares so much about the well-being of every single camper and staff at camp. This team works daily to make sure […] Learn More ›
Camp Updates
Walking around camp today feels very different than just a few short months ago when camp ended for the summer. Most of the leaves have fallen off the tree, the ground is covered in frost each morning, and the wild animals have taken over! As you walk through the grounds on any given day, you […] Learn More ›
Shaped by Camp Chi: Jack Zislis’ Journey from Camper to Counselor
From camper to counselor, Jack Zislis shares how Camp Chi shaped his life. In this video, he reflects on giving back to the place that helped him grow, guiding campers to discover Chi’s magic, and how camp prepared him for college and beyond. This video was filmed on July 19, 2024. Learn More ›
Packing Tips and Tricks!
Camp is fast approaching, and we’re here to help our families be as prepared as possible, especially when it comes to packing. We’ve seen all the trends and creative ideas across the camping industry, and we’ve narrowed it down to the best tips and tricks: PACKING WITH YOUR CAMPER As tempting as it might be […] Learn More ›