Winkle’s Blog
CHIrt Day 2023 – Win Chi Swag!
Autumn is packed with holidays. From the High Holidays to Halloween to Thanksgiving, it seems like Autumn may actually be the real “Holiday Season”. All these Autumn holidays are great, sure, but there’s one in particular that we get extra excited about each year. The extra special, Ruach-filled, Kehilah-building holiday, of course, is CHIrt Day!! […] Learn More ›
Ely: Transitioning from Camper to Full-Time Team Member
A letter to my 10-year-old self… Hey Ely, it’s me… also Ely. Your future self from 12 years from now. I have some exciting news, the camp that you are about to sign up for has officially become your full-time job. Don’t worry you are still teaching dance and your students are awesome, but in […] Learn More ›
News from the Chi Family
So much has been going on in the Camp Chi Family this Autumn. Amongst the celebrations of the High Holidays and start of the school year, we’ve seen tons of milestone events and celebrations! Our News from the Chi Family is changing slightly. From now on, to be featured in our News from the Chi Family, […] Learn More ›
Chi Does Good: Sunrise Day Camp Chicago
Hopefully you’ve already heard the wonderful news about the brand-new Sunrise Day Camp Chicago. In case you haven’t, Sunrise Day Camp Chicago is a new camp for children with a cancer diagnosis and for their siblings too, that JCC Chicago is bringing to Lake County JCC in Lake Zurich for summer 2023. It’s an incredible opportunity for these children […] Learn More ›
Notes from the Outpost: Getting Out in Autumn
Life in The Outpost Village is all about being outdoors. Tending the Native Plant Garden, gathering under Big Al’s Pavilion, building trails and shelters out in the woods: it’s all about getting outside. In fact, the only time we’re indoors in The Outpost Village is when we go to sleep in the yurts! We’re all […] Learn More ›
Registration Is Opening!
Well, it’s Autumn, so it’s officially time to start thinking about Summer! Yes, we said that correctly. It’s time to start thinking about Summer 2023 because our General Camp Registration is about to open on October 28th! The best way to ensure your spot next summer is to register sooner rather than later. After cabins […] Learn More ›