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JCC Chicago’s administrative offices will be closed December 23-27 for a holiday break. We will reopen on Monday, December 30. See our fitness center holiday hours here.

Year-Round Camps

Perlstein Retreat Center features three guest buildings. Each room is individually climate controlled (seasonal heat or air conditioning), with a private bath, and includes linens and towels. A pack n play, cot or bunk bed can be added to most rooms at no charge. Daily housekeeping is available.

At the Lodge

  • Rooms open to interior lounge with couches and tables
  • 15 rooms with queen, twin and bunk bed
  • 3 rooms with 2 twins and a bunk bed
  • 4 sets of connecting rooms

Guest House (14 rooms)

  • Overlooks Blass Lake and surrounding forest
  • Two sets of connecting rooms
  • Private and semi-private balconies
  • Rooms with a queen and bunk bed

Levy-Weiss (16 rooms)

  • Overlooks forest & Blass Lake
  • Two levels, 8 rooms each level
  • Private and semi-private balconies
  • Each room has either 2 double beds or a queen and bunk bed
  • 4 sets of connecting rooms (on lower level)

Kitchenette Suites (7 suites)

  • Located 1/2 mile from Perlstein Retreat Center with driving accessibility
  • Each suite can accommodate up to 8 people, and has a family room, kitchenette and 1 or 2 bedrooms

Cabins (50+ cabins)

  • 12-15 people per cabin

 

Indoor Spaces
Everything you need to work, play, worship, or celebrate in your own personal way. Perlstein Retreat Center features large and small spaces for group meetings and break-out sessions. Our full-size gymnasium can be used as a large gathering space or for the sport of your choice.

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Dining room overlooking the lake (seating for 225)
  • Gymnasium (basketball, volleyball, indoor sports)
  • Arts & crafts room (bring your own supplies)
  • Indoor Pavilion (includes a built in stage and seating for up to 180)

Outdoor Spaces
Bring your group outside for a fresh air meeting, take a group hike, play a team-building or sports game.

  • Walking paths
  • 2 sports fields (with backstop)
  • Basketball court
  • Deck/Patio with chairs and tables
  • Picnic tables
  • 6 Tennis courts
  • 2 Volleyball courts
  • Archery range
  • Outdoor pool (open Memorial Day through Labor Day, additional fee)
  • High and low ropes challenge courses (open Memorial Day through Labor Day, additional fee)

Dining
Meals and snacks can be prepared on-site and served in our spacious dining room overlooking Blass Lake. We are happy to work with guests with dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc).

glatt-kosherOur dining room is Kosher, under the supervision of the Chicago Rabbinical Council. However, non-kosher food can be served at your event if desired. Please contact us for details about meals outside of our dining room.

Parking
Our free on-site parking lot can accommodate cars, buses and other vehicles. Please contact us in advance if you’ll need accommodations for an RV or similar vehicle.

Smoking and Pets
Perlstein’s guest rooms and public areas are smoke free. Sorry, no pets.

 

Phone: 847.763.3605 | Fax: 847.763.3680 | retreats@jccchicago.org
Google Map / Directions

Business Office
Perlstein Retreat Center
3050 Woodridge Ln.
Northbrook, IL 60062

Retreat Center Mailing Address
Perlstein Retreat Center
PO BOX 104
Lake Delton, WI 53940

Retreat Center Shipping Address (UPS/FedEx)
Perlstein Retreat Center
443 Munroe
Lake Delton, WI 53940

Contact Perlstein Retreat Center

Call 847.763.3605 or email retreats@jccchicago.org.

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