Guide Category: Summer Camps
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Pirchei Day Camp
Eight-week camp for grades nursery through two featuring daily learning, athletics, swimming, weekly trips, arts & crafts, entertainers and skill development.
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JCYS Horner Grove Summer Day Camp
With programs tailored for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, enjoy a “big” day camp experience in a safe and comfortable setting located close to home. JCYS Horner Grove Summer Day Camp offers a program complete with themes and activities developmentally geared toward each of our camp units: Lil’ Pioneers, Lil’ Beginners, Lil’ Explorers and Trailblazers. Families may choose from two- to five-day weeks, and half- and full-day options for your family’s unique schedule.
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Camp Firefly
As part of the JCFS family of services, Camp Firefly provides a supportive, welcoming community for children, teens and young adults who oftentimes have difficulty connecting with peers and navigating social situations. Everything in our program, including the best of summer fun and exceptional therapeutic group activities, is designed to support campers on the autism spectrum and with other social challenges. Presented in partnership with JCC Chicago's Camp Chi. Camp Firefly (ages 9-14) June 24-29, 2020 Firefly Teen Camp (ages 14-16) June 24-July 3, 2020 Firefly Next Step (ages 17-18) June 21-July 5, 2020 Some Teen Camp alumni may be asked to apply for this leadership and vocational training program.
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JCC Chicago Apachi Evanston
A special sense of community is fostered at Apachi Evanston and it carries over from summer to summer. Endless fun and activities, including sports, performing arts, fine arts, teambuilding and more mean there’s something for everyone each day. There is plenty of air-conditioned classroom space for activities and exploration, a large gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a stage and an outdoor playground, plus open green fields and plenty of shaded areas for outdoor play. Several specialty programs are offered as well, including Performing Arts Camp, Sports, Apachi Ivrit and Apachi Ivrit Sports. Apachi Evanston really has all the ingredients for one fantastic summer. 3 years-8th grade + CIT.
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JCC Chicago ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Day Camp
“Z” Frank Apachi Day Camp is located on our beautiful 10-acre campus in Northbrook. With large green spaces, manicured athletic fields, shaded areas and shelters, it's the ideal place for kids who love to play, create and explore. Our camp features air-conditioned spaces, two large heated outdoor pools, an outdoor cooking classroom, arts and crafts studio, adventure tree, boating, tennis court, a climbing wall and more. Campers can try everything from sports, arts and crafts and gaga, to clowning, cooking, drama, yoga and rock climbing. Music is always in the air, theme days are legendary, and our Shabbat celebrations foster a true sense of community and connection. 4 years-7th grade + CIT.
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Nathan & Shirley Rothner ATT Summer Program
Day camp in Orthodox setting for grades 1–7.
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Keshet Inclusive Camps
JCC Chicago Apachi Day Camps, Ramah Day Camp, JCC Camp Chi Chavayah Camp for Girls, Camp Nageela Midwest
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JCC Chicago Camp Chi
An enriching, Jewish, overnight camp experience for kids in 3rd-11th grades. JCC Chicago's Camp Chi has been the summer home away from home for generations of campers. Located on 600 wooded acres on a private lake in Lake Delton, WI, the camp features two heated pools, waterfront activities, air-conditioned gym, equestrian center, high ropes challenge courses, zipline, climbing wall, arts center, lighted sports fields and more! Teen leadership and adventure trip programs available. Accredited by the American Camp Association and recognized as the #1 overnight camp in the Midwest.Summer Address: P.O. Box 104, Lake Delton, WI 53940.
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JCC Chicago Apachi Village Day Camp Northbrook
Apachi Village J Camp is big on fun in a nurturing environment where emerging independence is fostered in our youngest campers. Our focus is solely on 3, 4 and 5-year olds and campers are placed in small groups with caring, nurturing counselors. Everything is sized just right for your little one with all age-appropriate activities taking place, and learning to swim is a top priority.
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JCC Chicago Apachi Old Town
Here, campers build confidence on the high ropes, climbing wall and obstacle courses. They create solutions using art and construction in the design & tinkering lab, and practice skills, playing and competing in an extensive array of team and individual sports. And, of course, each week is filled with endless moments of Apachi magic-theme days, Shabbat celebrations, guest entertainers and more. K-7th grade + CIT.