Meet Heath, EcoApachi’s Lead Scientist
Who better to lead EcoApachi then someone who has dedicated his personal and professional life to STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math? That’s exactly who we found in Heath Davis, the leader of EcoApachi. We are very excited that he is joining the Apachi J Camp staff again this summer, but this time in a […] Learn More ›
Celebrating Moms Today and Every Day
This Sunday is the official day to honor our moms. It seems funny that this is the one day set aside each year to recognize all that moms do. We thank our moms for always being there, listening, cleaning up after our messes, nagging us just the right amount, encouraging us, bragging about us to […] Learn More ›
18 New Happenings at Apachi Rogers Park this Summer
Exciting things are happening this summer in West Rogers Park! Generations of campers have loved attending day camp at the Bernard Horwich JCC. This summer the camp has an updated name, Apachi Rogers Park, and a large list of new activities and programs for boys and girls of all ages! We’re giving campers (and parents) […] Learn More ›
Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies
Passover is the “big one” in our family. My mom and I start early (even before Purim) talking about who to invite, if we need to include something new in the seder, and, most importantly, what food we will be serving. We go back and forth trying to figure out how many guests will attend […] Learn More ›
Camp Chi is My Family’s Tradition
“A place you’ll never forget. A time you’ll always remember.” -Indian Summer, 1993 It was 1980 and big hair, break dancing and friendship bracelets were all the rage. But for me, it was where my JCC camp story began. Unbeknownst to me, it was the beginning of a family legacy and my profession as a […] Learn More ›
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go for J Camp Sports
J Camps and sports go together like bagels and cream cheese; it’s hard to imagine one without the other. While campers love playing games, we see the benefits that come from participating in athletics in camp – being active, honing skills, enhancing fitness, making friends and fostering sportsmanship and personal growth. We’re so passionate about the […] Learn More ›