J Camp summer fun is exploding with innovative new programs throughout the year for kids of all ages at various locations. Take a look at the amazing ways we are re-imagining the camp experience and impact of Jewish camp on each and every child.

Early Summer Mini Camps at Elaine Frank Apachi

Lake Zurich

June 12-June 16

Mini camps offer morning specialties in art, science, golf, and sports, paired with an afternoon of lunch, camp games, and swimming. This is the perfect way to start summer early and let your child take extra time to explore his or her interests.

EcoApachi at Apachi Northside

Chicago

June 26-July 7

Budding biologists, engineers and artists in 3 ^rd -6 ^th grade will head outside and explore the beautiful wooded grounds of Northside College Prep, the North Shore Channel Trail, and nearby parks. At EcoApachi, curious campers will immerse themselves discovering life-science through hands-on activities and experiments.

Apachi Ivrit at Apachi Village

Northbrook

June 19-August 11

Think about how you learned Hebrew as a child. Now imagine how it would have been if your first exposure to the language was in a fun, friend-filled camp setting. This is Hebrew Immersion at Apachi Village Day Camp. Kids, 3-6 years old, will learn a new language while experiencing the friends and fun of day camp.

Apachi Sports at Apachi Chicago and Apachi Northside

Chicago

June 26-August 18

Sports obsessed campers receive expert instruction and skill-building, plus enjoy swimming, fitness activities, and outdoor and indoor games. Perfect for campers who love sports but also all the fun of J Camp.

ZFA Sports at “Z” Frank Apachi Day Camp

Northbrook

June 19-August 11

The summer answer for kids who can’t get enough sports. Your child’s camp day is filled with expert sports instruction with enough time for ZFA favorites like free swim, Wacky Wednesday, and Shabbat.

Try Chi Sports

Lake Delton, Wisc.

Experience the best of Camp Chi with an activity schedule of mostly team and individual sports-with a bit of time spent at other Chi favorites. Try Chi Sports campers will be grouped and live in cabins together to enjoy evening programs, cookouts, and more.

Winter Camp at Camp Chi

Lake Delton, Wisc.

December 26-29, 2016

If they can’t wait until summer for camping fun, this is a great way for your kids to spend winter break.Indoor activities such as cooking, art, talent shows, and movie night and tons of outdoor fun including, snow play, sledding, ice fishing, broom ball, skiing, and more. Open to all third- through eighth-graders. Winter Camp, in partnership with Keshet, is a fully inclusive camp experience.

Visit jccchicago.org/camps for a full list of all our J Camps, including dates, pricing and special offers.

Elizabeth Abrams is communications manager of JCC Chicago.