Winkle’s Blog
From Camp to Champaign: Howard Kanter
We all know camp is a beautiful place. The trees, the blue skies, the campfires, and the lake make up just part of camp’s beauty. But not all of the great views at camp are nature and scenic. We have many buildings throughout the 600 acres, and instead of keeping all of them brown and […] Learn More ›
December News from the Chi Family!
2018 may be winding down, but the Chi family is showing no signs of stopping. As we end this year with so much to celebrate, we wish only more good things and simchot in the coming year. So let’s check out all the accomplishments and news for December. A great SIT and a smart cookie- […] Learn More ›
The Shirts are Here!
After much anticipation, the early registration shirts have arrived, so now is the time to pick yours up! The shirts look great and we can’t wait to see you wearing them. We will have several pickup times where you can claim your shirt in the new year. In the meantime you can pick your shirt […] Learn More ›
Chi Mitzvah Time at the Reunion- Bring Art Supplies
Last month, the Woosley Forest Fires in California destroyed another JCC overnight camp, JCA Shalom. Their facility was literally burned to the ground, as can be seen here in photos they have shared. As colleagues this was a devastating loss to witness but, out of the bad times, creates an opportunity for us to do some […] Learn More ›
How Do You Get Ready for Shabbat in Just 30 Minutes?
By Michael Levi There’s nothing more stressful than running from the shuk to your cabin, smelling like a falafel to take a shower and get ready in half an hour at most. I’ve dealt with a lot of stressful times in my life; most of them were in the army. But it’s nothing compared trying […] Learn More ›
Camp in the Winter?!
For nearly a century, Camp Chi has enriched summers for countless children, helping them grow into independent young people and leaders in their communities. For much of that century, the bulk of our program has happened in June, July and August. The times when it is hot, and you want to spend your days in […] Learn More ›