Winkle’s Blog
Simchat Torah & Election Day
We spend a lot of time thinking about how we live Camp Chi’s core values of community (kehillah), kindness (chesed) and respect (kavod), and sharing opportunities for you to do so. There is no better exemplification of Kehillah than the holiday of Simchat Torah. Literally translated to the joy or happiness of the Torah, this […] Learn More ›
Camp Chi’s Community Care & Inclusion
Over the past 99 years, Camp Chi has continually grown and flourished. Starting as an all-girls camp in Antioch, Illinois, Camp Chi, now located in Lake Delton, Wi is the bustling home away from home for hundreds of campers each year. As we have grown, so has the scope of how we care for our […] Learn More ›
It’s a Quickflip® and it’s the Early Bird!
What’s a Quickflip®? It’s a hoodie. It’s a backpack. We knew we had to think really big for the Early Bird registration giveaway for our 100th summer. How could we top some of the amazing swag we’ve done recently? We debated between an item you can wear or one you can use. And this year […] Learn More ›
R&R for the New Year: Refocus & Repair
Here we are, about to welcome in another Jewish New Year. In the days preceding Rosh Hashana, tradition asks us to do what is called Heshbon Nefesh, an accounting of the soul. That means we take this time to turn inward, reflect on everything and take note of where we missed the mark. The tradition […] Learn More ›
News from the Camp Chi Family: September 2020 Edition
Suddenly summer has come and gone and we are now entering fall. Despite not having camp, we have so much to celebrate. With new babies, weddings, engagements, b’nai mitzvot and so much more, the Camp Chi Family has continued to provide a bright spot for us in these bleak time. As always, if you have […] Learn More ›
Chi Does Good into 5781
As the Camp Chi Family, each of us has the responsibility to live by the core values of Camp Chi- kavod (respect), chesed (kindness) and kehillah (community)- all year. That means that we as individuals, as well as the collective, are obligated to do good. In the past year, we have showcased some amazing do gooders, or as we […] Learn More ›