APACHI IRVING PARK

3 years – 7th grade + CIT

Apachi Irving Park

Brand New for Summer 2021!

Apachi Irving Park is the perfect place to begin your Apachi Day Camp journey diving into an array of activities of art, music, dance, sports, drama, water play, science/nature and so much more!

And, of course, each week is filled with endless moments of Apachi magic including theme days, Shabbat celebrations, guest entertainers and more.

Our campus features an imaginative outdoor playground, basketball court, a large sports field, gymnasium, and indoor space for use in case of inclement weather. The playground includes garden beds, an outdoor stage, climbing zone, saucer swings, rain garden, messy materials play area, a pergola and so much more!

2021 Camp Dates & Times

Camp Hours:
Half Day | 9:00am-Noon
Full Day | 9:00am-3:00pm

Camp is closed Monday, July 5

Chicago Jewish Day School

3730 N California Ave

Chicago, IL 60618

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P: 847.763.3504

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Summer 2021 Health, Safety, and Programming

Learn how we plan to continue the safety measures we employed in Summer 2020 and will adjust accordingly based upon the latest recommendations of our local and national health departments.

Camp Activities

Arts & Creativity

Arts & Crafts • Music • Dance • Drama • Busy Builders • Science • Nature
Sports

Sports Play & Games • Gaga • Yoga
Water Play

Built-in playground water feature • Water games
Jewish Culture

Shabbat Celebrations • Maccabi Games
Special Activities

Theme Days • Artist-In-Residence

Apachi Irving Park In Action

Julie Rubin

Co-Director, Apachi Irving Park and Manager, Jewish Student Connection and Teen Engagement

Julie Rubin grew up attending day camp at the JCC in her hometown of Baltimore and loves providing Apachi campers with the same incredible summer experience. Her favorite part of camp is seeing the smiling faces of campers and staff every day! Outside of her work with Apachi, Julie serves as manager of Teen Engagement at JCC Chicago. She is passionate about working with youth and helping them create their own meaningful connection to Judaism.

Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science in Public Service Management from DePaul University, and was a Fellow in JCC Association’s Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship. Julie loves cooking, reading, and exploring Chicago with her husband and their puppy, Roscoe.

Dawn Kusinski

Co-Director of Apachi Irving Park

Dawn Kusinski is thrilled to be joining the Apachi Day Camp team this summer! She grew up in Hawaii going to Girl Scouts camps and recently spent several summers as a counselor at Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts. Dawn loves that camp is a place where everyone can feel safe to express their true selves and to be celebrated for it! She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Syracuse University, and a Master’s degree in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College. Dawn has worked as a theatrical producer and general manager on Broadway, on tour, and in Chicago for almost twenty years. She’s excited to learn all of the Apachi Day Camp traditions, especially the songs!

Apachi Irving Park Details

Friends

Friendship requests

Campers can submit friendship requests in the spring, and we will do our best to accommodate mutual requests as long as campers are entering the same grade. All groups will be all-gender.

Transportation

Drop-Off

Our convenient carpool line helps your camper get to their group easily and speed you on your way. A staff member will come to your car rain or shine to help your child out of their seat. You’ll get to see your camper with a smiling counselor by their side and you never even have to get out of your car. At pick up time, just use the carpool line again. We will bring your child to you, buckle them in, and you will be on your way.

Food & Wellness

Food

We will provide a daily snack for our half day campers and a daily snack and frozen treat for our full day campers. For lunches, please send along a sack lunch that we’ll refrigerate.

Food allergies

Safety and inclusion are top priorities at Apachi Day Camps. Our camps are committed to being allergy-safe. While our camps are not allergen-free, we strive to make our camp environments as safe as possible for children with food allergies using a customized approach and working closely with each family to develop an action plan for the child. More information can be found here.

Immunizations & Health Forms

To participate in camp, campers must have a completed health form signed by a physician on file. We also require documentation of immunizations.

Refer a Friend and Save!

Share Your Apachi Love! Apachi is very special and we want to thank you for telling your friends and family about camp. Receive $75 off your camp fee for each NEW camper that registers for Apachi and lists you as their referral source!

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Registration

Registration

Please Note: Ages and grades listed below are as of the 2021-22 school year.

Juniors | 3 & 4 Years

Setting the stage for your child’s lifelong love of camp, counselors specially trained to work with young campers make our Juniors feel safe and secure. Small group activities, including sports, games, art, dance, music, and water play emphasize participation, building confidence and having fun.

Session	Dates	Half Day	Full Day
Session 1 \| 2 Wks	6/21-7/2	$600	$1,000
Session 2 \| 2 Wks	7/6-7/16	$600	$1,000
Session 3 \| 2 Wks	7/19-7/30	$600	$1,000
Full Summer \| 6 Wks	6/21-7/30	$1,680	$2,800

Explorers | Grade K-2

The Explorers’ high energy day focuses on skill building, new activities, boosting self–esteem and forging new friendships. All groups are all-gender. Small group activities, including sports, games, art, dance, music, and water play.

Session	Dates	Half Day	Full Day
Session 1 \| 2 Wks	6/21-7/2	$600	$1,000
Session 2 \| 2 Wks	7/6-7/16	$600	$1,000
Session 3 \| 2 Wks	7/19-7/30	$600	$1,000
Full Summer \| 6 Wks	6/21-7/30	$1,680	$2,800

Trailblazers | Grades 3-7

The Trailblazers’ high energy day focuses on skill building, new activities, boosting self–esteem and forging new friendships. All groups are all-gender. Small group activities, including sports, games, art, dance, music, and water play.

Session	Dates	Half Day	Full Day
Session 1 \| 2 Wks	6/21-7/2	$600	$1,000
Session 2 \| 2 Wks	7/6-7/16	$600	$1,000
Session 3 \| 2 Wks	7/19-7/30	$600	$1,000
Full Summer \| 6 Wks	6/21-7/30	$1,680	$2,800

CIT | Grade 8-10

Develop leadership and communication skills, while serving as a role model for children. Interview may be requested.

Session	Dates	Full Day
Session 1 \| 2 Wks	6/21-7/2	$490
Session 2 \| 2 Wks	7/6-7/16	$490
Session 3 \| 2 Wks	7/19-7/30	$490
Full Summer \| 6 Wks	6/21-7/30	$1,470

Try Chi

Try Chi 2021 has been postponed to summer 2022 due to staffing shortages being felt by camps around the country.

2nd–6th grade
Try Chi is the best way to get a taste of quality Jewish overnight camping. Campers meet new friends, and live in cabins with experienced, caring counselors who help them feel comfortable right away. They’ll feel the spirit of camp with cookouts, campfires, sing-alongs and great evening programs.