Winkle’s Blog

In our first entry from our Camp Prep 101 Blog Series, we talked all about the ins-and-outs of Packing. Packing correctly is a great way to ensure your camper will be successful at camp, but there’s more you can do to help that process. Before you put a single item into those duffel bags, you […] Learn More ›

Although our eyes are on the future, ready to start the next century of Camp Chi, it’s sometimes fun to reflect on the past. Any time we talk to staff or alumni, we love hearing everyone’s memories of what they consider the “good ol’ days”. Whether that’s 1976 or 2016, it’s great to hear about […] Learn More ›

We are celebrating Israel’s 74th birthday with Yom Haatzmaut, Israeli Independence Day. Israel is a central part of Camp Chi’s identity. It is why The Israeli Village is located in the mercaz, or center, of camp. We have staff who work in the Israeli Village, teaching about Israeli culture. We call these staff our schlichim. […] Learn More ›

A few weeks ago, just before Passover, the Camp Chi Team took our own exodus of sorts, journeying up to Chi for a staff retreat. We closed our offices, put automated responses on our emails and spent two and a half days together preparing for summer. We are never ones to rest on our laurels […] Learn More ›

as of 4/15/2022 April showers will bring May flowers and camp is growing closer each day. The weather is getting warmer which is a reminder for families to register for camp. As that happens, more sessions are filling and we are running out of spaces, so waitlists have been formed. If you have not already […] Learn More ›