Camps
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
B'nai B'rith Beber Camp * |
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666 Dundee Road |
Coed Jewish overnight camp in Mukwonago, WI for children ages 7-17, overing water and land activities in a fun, positive, safe and Jewish environment |
Camp Agudah Midwest |
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3555 W. Peterson Ave |
An Orthodox overnight camp in South Haven, Mich.; separate 4-week sessions for boys and girls grades 4-11. |
Camp Ben Frankel * |
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3419 W. Main St. |
For children of all Jewish backgrounds in grades 1-10. Full range of activities, Red Cross-certified swimming instruction. Kosher kitchen. |
Camp Bnos Ma'arava |
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3555 W. Peterson Ave. |
An Orthodox 4-week overnight camp for girls in Algonquin, IL. Grades 4-10. |
Camp Henry Horner * |
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26710 W. Nippersink Road |
Overnight and day camps with a variety of activities, weekly field trips, B'nai mitzvah lessons, shabbat services. |
Camp Lee Mar |
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805 Redgate Road |
7-week private residential special-needs camp for ages 5-21 with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. Structured environment, individual attention, traditional camp activities i.e.. academics, speech and language therapy, music and art |
Camp Moshava of Wild Rose, WI * |
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3740 W. Dempster St. |
Four-week sessions for campers entering grades 4-12; 8-week option for high school campers. Shomer Shabbat and Glatt kosher. |
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin |
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65 E. Wacker Place |
Co-ed overnight camp, summer campus for the Conservative movement. Jewish values and observances, a full range of activities: 4-week session for grade 7, 8-week session for grades 7. New 3 1/2-week session for grade 5. Kosher meals. Shabbat observed. |
Camp Young Judaea Midwest |
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4711 Golf Road Suite 600 |
The Zionist youth movement summer camp in the Midwest sponsored by Hadassah. |
Chai Lifeline Midwest/Chai Lifeline Midwest Camp Simcha/Simcha Special |
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6600 N. Lincoln Ave. |
Provides free support services to families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.Year-round support services to families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Kosher, medically supervised overnight camps for seriously ill children and teens.
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Foundation for Jewish Camp |
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15 West 36th Street, 13th floor |
Clearinghouse for information about nonprofit Jewish overnight camps; financial and programmatic resources without regard to denomination or sponsorship. |
Gan Israel Day Camps |
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Gan Israel 8-day Overnight |
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Greater Midwest Young Judaea and Camp Young Judaea Midwest |
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Midwest Hadassah Zionist Youth Commission |
The regional office of the Zionist youth movement offering clubs, camps, and trips to Israel; sponsored by Hadassah. Shabbatonim and conventions. |
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor |
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2755 Wingate Lane East |
Kibbutz-like environment in Three Rivers, Mich.; kosher meals, for ages 8-16. Jewish overnight camping in Three Rivers, MI., for ages 9-17. |
JCYS Northwest Family Center |
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1700 Weiland Road |
Helps Jewish youth develop Jewish identity and commitment to personal development. |
Jewish Community Centers of Chicago Central Offices * |
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30 S. Wells Street |
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Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) |
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JCYS Central Offices & Special Services |
Serves Jewish children, their families and community through programs emphasizing learning, recreation, personal growth, appreciation for Jewish values and culture, and leadership development. Family support, respite care and recreation programs for individuals with special needs and their families. For more information about the programs and facilities, please contact JCYS by phone or through their website. |
Junior Gan Israel Day Camp |
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4600 Main St. |
For ages 2-6. Experienced early childhood educators.(4600 Main St., Skokie 60076, (camp) |
Lutz Family Center |
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North Shore Day Camp |
A day camp in Lake Forest, serving Highland Park, Deerfield, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Skokie, East Glenview, Northfield, Winnetka, and Northbrook; 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-week sessions, grades K-8. |
Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute |
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555 Skokie Blvd. |
The Reform Movement's Midwest Region overnight camp for kids entering grades 3-12; offers different programs depending on age and area of interest. |
OU-YACHAD |
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Yad b'Yad West Coast Adventure |
A program for high school students and YACHAD students, touring the West Coast. YACHAD/NJCD is dedicated to addressing the need of all individuals with disabilities. |
Pirchei and Bnos Day Camps * |
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3555 W. Peterson Ave. |
Orthodox, Camp Pirchei for boys and Camp Bnos for girls; grades K-8. |
Pirchei and Bnos Youth Groups |
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Agudath Israel of Illinois |
(773) 588-7802 (Pirchei) |
Ramah Day Camp |
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Operated by Camp Ramah in Wisconsin |
A full range of activities, including sports, cookouts, swimming and the arts, integrates Jewish values and learning into 4-week and 8-week sessions for grades K-6. Located in Wheeling. |
Szarvas Fellowships |
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711 Third Avenue, 10th Floor |
The fellowships provide a camping experience to the an international Jewish summer camp in Hungary. Open to high school students 10-11th grades. |
Tikvah Program |
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Camp Ramah in Wisconsin |
For Jewish teens, 13-17, with learning difficulties, including Asperger syndrome; 4-week or 8-week recreational, educational and social experience in a traditional camp setting. |
United Synagogue Youth |
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North American Summer Programs |
Various camping programs and experiences. |
United Synagogue Youth (USY) |
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601 Skokie Blvd. |
A Conservative movement group for high-school students; Israel Experience programs each summer plus college study. USY (grades 9-12) and KADIMA (grades 6-8) offer religious, educational and social programs. |
Yeshivas Hakayitz * |
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7135 N. Carpenter Road |
An Orthodox overnight summer camp for boys in grades 6-9. Teen Kollel program for boys in grades 10-12. |
