An Important Message from JCC Chicago

IT’S NOT JUST
DAY CAMP

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The Countdown to Summer 2020 is ON!

We are thrilled to announce that Apachi will open this summer and offer a single, 5-week session for all campers. We will continue to follow all recommendations from State and County Departments of Public Health, the CDC, the American Camp Association and JCC Association as we prepare for the start of camp with adjustments to the program to ensure the health and wellness of the camp community. We could not be more excited to share our official start dates!

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We’re the secret sauce of summer for over 5,000 children throughout the Chicago area.

Every June, Apachi and Apachi Village Camps
(each with their own special blend of camp)
become the place where kids learn to

Spread their wings
Test the waters
Push their envelope
Find their bliss.

Jump into the Apachi Experience

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Building a Better Summer at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi!

NEW! A permanent, framed, outdoor pavilion for all-camp Shabbat programs, song sessions, rainy day activities and special events

RENOVATED! Bathhouse showers and restrooms

REMODELED! Covered changing areas with larger cubbies

Visit ‘Z’ Frank Apachi

 Apachi Day Camps are places where campers can discover new experiences in a safe environment…

giving them the freedom to explore who they really are, try new activities and create meaningful friendships.

  • Friendships

    Apachi Day Camps offer programming for children from preschool to high school. A summer full of countless activities, field trips and traditions make for strong friendships that last a lifetime.

  • Shabbat

    Shabbat Fridays bring campers a little closer together as they celebrate the spirit of our Jewish community and traditions as they celebrate Apachi Day Camp style.

  • Our Staff

    Many of our staff were campers themselves. Our staff challenge and encourage each other to make each day better than the last for our campers.

  • Activities

    We can go old school with songs, swimming and arts and crafts. We can go new school with yoga, tech innovation, and climbing walls.

  • Emphasis on Jewish Values

    Respecting differences, honoring kindness and learning to be a good friend define the essence of our inclusive Apachi Day Camp communities.

  • Theme Days

    Campers and counselors go all out for theme days including Silly Sock Day, Superhero Day, Wacky Wednesday and more!

  • Specialty Camps

    Campers can spend the summer doing what they love and exploring new interests at EcoApachi, Apachi Ivrit and Apachi Sports.

  • Maccabi Games

    Maccabi Games at Apachi is the favorite week of the summer for many of our campers. Days are filled with uniquely Jewish team-based events and colorful camp-wide celebrations of ruach (spirit).

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Award Winning!

Apachi Camps have been named Best Day Camps by Better Magazine’s Best of Awards! #apachipride

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Our Camps

With 9 Apachi Day Camps throughout Chicagoland, there is an Apachi experience within reach for your child this summer!

Apachi in the Suburbs
Northbrook
Lake Zurich/Long Grove
Evanston

Apachi in the City
North Park
Old Town
Hyde Park
Rogers Park

Find a Camp

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Specialty Camps

Campers can spend the summer doing what they love and exploring new interests at:

  • Eco-Apachi (Apachi Northside)
  • Apachi STEM (Elaine Frank Apachi)
  • Performing Arts Camp (Elaine Frank Apachi & Apachi Evanston)
  • Hebrew Immersion (Apachi Evanston)
  • Sports Camp (Apachi Evanston)
  • City LIFE (Walter Payton College Prep)

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Inclusion

All Apachi Day Camps are fully inclusive of children with disabilities.

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