Winkle’s Blog
The First 36
Despite the Microsoft Azure outage, which knocked out CampInTouch for about 48 hours, the moment registration went live, one thing was clear – Camp Chi is a hot commodity already! Much of the excitement and great start of Summer 2019 registration is due to success of Summer 2018. So, before we move fully into Summer […] Learn More ›
Reflecting on a Year Gone By
With Rosh Hashanah in the rear-view mirror and Yom Kippur coming up next week, this is a time of year when we reflect on the past year, make amends and try to do better in the new year. At Camp Chi, we provide a place where people learn to live together. But what happens when […] Learn More ›
Try Chi Reunion
All Try Chi Campers & their Families are invited to the Try Chi 2018 Reunion! There will be something for everyone! We’ll have games, crafts, raffles, snacks, and a great entertainer! And while the campers are reconnecting with their friends, parents can learn about all that Camp Chi has to offer for summer 2019 and […] Learn More ›
The Last Shabbat Shalom
We have arrived at the last Shabbat of the summer, a Shabbat unlike any other. While we will still have the usual Shuk, Schmooze, Services, and Song Session, it will all be a little different. Everyone knows in the back of their mind that this is the last time this summer we will partake in […] Learn More ›
What Makes Shabbat Special?
As we prepare for the first Shabbat of this session, the excitement is in the air. This is our first time coming together as a whole camp since Monday’s specialty orientation, and it is sure to be a special time for everyone. One of the most common questions we get during the year is “What […] Learn More ›
Camp Chi: A Kehillah Built on Inclusion
I often get asked what inclusion means to our campers. It’s a difficult question to answer for many reasons. Our campers do not know camp in any other way; it’s a place they just call home. In fact, I’m not sure they would actually describe their camp as an inclusive camp. They would simply describe […] Learn More ›