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Dec 16
Day Camp

Growing the Next Generation of Leaders: Apachi Day Camp’s CIT Program

By Jody Behishay

At Apachi Village Northbrook, we’re not just creating incredible summers; we’re helping shape the next generation of leaders. Watching campers grow into confident, capable role models through our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is one of the most fulfilling parts of my role as Director. Our CIT program is designed to give teens in 8th to 10th […] Learn More ›

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Jan 12
Day Camp

Apachi Day Camp Receives American Camp Association Accreditation

By JCC Chicago

For children, summer is the most anticipated time of year–the warm weather signals school is out and camp is starting soon! As a parent, you want to be certain that the day camp you have chosen for your child is high quality, well-run and meets the highest standards for safety and care. To know which camps these are, seek out camps accredited […] Learn More ›

Elaine Frank Apachi Giving Back
Jan 30
Day Camp

Elaine Frank Apachi Giving Back

By Jamee Smith

As a camp director, I spend all year in “camp mode,” constantly dreaming up amazing projects to help make the summer special. Yes, I am the one who goes shopping for groceries at Target, and end up with inspiration for various art projects, themed activities, and even community service projects. Even while sitting on the […] Learn More ›

We Do Our Best Growing at Camp
May 7
Day Camp

We Do Our Best Growing at Camp

By Andi Kaufman

One of my kids’ favorite books is “Goodnight” by Elizabeth Verdick. In the book, the narrator says, “I do my best growing when I’m sleeping.” That line has always stuck with me. While I don’t want to challenge Ms. Verdick, or main-stream science, I do have a different opinion. As the director of Apachi Village […] Learn More ›

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May 24
Day Camp

A Celebration of All The Fun Little Things of Camp

By J Camp Directors

I have a story I like to tell to our staff during our training week. I try to save it for the end of the week but sometimes I get too excited and tell it earlier. It happened back in the summer of 2002, during an Extended-Eve-O-Fun (where campers would stay late, eat dinner and […] Learn More ›

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May 22
Camps

Getting Back to the Basics

By JCC Chicago

From snow days to snow cones, it’s hard to believe that summer is almost here! Although each of us is coming off of a different school year experience, it appears that the one constant has been how we all spent our days and nights driving our over-programmed children from place to place. As we prepare […] Learn More ›

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