Make New Friends
Our Approach to Friendship Friendship is the heart and soul of JCC’s J Camps. For many of our campers, camp is the first time they are developing friendships without parent involvement. Our camp philosophy is to balance the opportunity to meet new friends with the comfort of being with familiar ones. Friendship making is fundamental […] Learn More ›
5 Reasons Your Child Should Learn Hebrew at Camp
Think about how you may have learned Hebrew as 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, a new program debuting this summer for 3-5 year olds. This summer we’ll DO Hebrew, […] Learn More ›
4 Questions to Consider When Sending Your Preschooler to Camp
As a JCC Chicago camp director, I spend most of the winter and spring months on the phone with parents who have questions about camp. The number one question I hear is, “How do I know if my child is ready for summer camp?” The questions often continue with “How will he find his way […] Learn More ›