APACHI VILLAGE ROGERS PARK
AT BERNARD HORWICH JCC

3 to 4 years

Meet the Director

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Apachi Combos

Early Childhood

When you combine Apachi Day Camp with Early Childhood, half-day students turning 3 or 4 in the Fall following camp will receive a 20% discount off the camp fee on their final payment.
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Camp Activities

  • Arts & Creativity

    Dance • Music • Arts & Crafts • Science & Nature • Hands-On Building & Construction • Imagination Station

  • Swimming

    Swim Lessons

  • Special Activities

    Weekly Themes • Special Events • Special Guests

  • Sports

    Sports Play & Games • Yoga • Basketball • Baseball • Soccer

  • Jewish Culture

    Judaics • Israel Experience

Apachi Village in Action

Apachi Village Rogers Park
at Bernard Horwich JCC Details

Our youngest early childhood campers get to experience a summer of active, outdoor fun under the leadership of our caring and experienced JCC Early Childhood School staff and seasonal Camp Counselors. Campers enjoy the familiarity of a classroom setting while exploring the outdoors and getting a taste of what summer camp is all about! Apachi Village Campers participate in sports, games, swimming, arts and crafts and other special activities each and every week, providing the perfect summer of growth for these campers.

Safety is our priority and all members of our Aquatics staff are American Red Cross certified lifeguards with CPR training for the professional rescuer. We have at least two lifeguards safeguarding the pool at all times. Counselors are in the water with children and a swim instructor is assigned to each small group.

Testing, Placement and Progress Reports

Campers are tested at the beginning of summer and placed in an appropriate swim level based on their skills. They pass through levels based on both formal and informal testing. Progress reports will be provided.

Convenient drop-off and pick-up

Families have the option to drop-off and pick-up on foot via our walk-up drop-off location, or by car using our convenient carpool lanes. All campers in carpools are escorted to and from their families by our staff.

Camp Groups

Groups are based on registration and friendship requests and are all-gender.

Friendship requests

Campers can submit friendship requests in the spring and we will do our best to accommodate mutual requests.

Food at summer camp

Campers work up a big appetite during their active days at Apachi Day Camp! We ask campers to pack a dairy or pareve sack lunch and a snack daily. Our campers receive a daily morning snack we do offer an end of day freeze pop. We keep sack lunches indoors; and please don’t forget to write your camper’s name on the bag.

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.

Camper Care

Our Community Care team, made up of mental health professionals and special education teachers, ensure the ever-evolving social emotional needs of our campers are met so they can be successful at camp.

For campers needing extra support, there are a couple support options available to ensure a successful summer. You can choose from support through JCC Chicago or Keshet, depending on which option works best for your camper and family. For more information, please connect with Laura Brown, Inclusion Manager.

miriam aberman

Miriam Aberman

Director, Apachi Village Rogers Park

Miriam truly embodies the spirit of camp. For over 30 summers at Apachi Village Rogers Park, she’s brought her passion and warmth to a variety of roles—camp counselor, teacher, unit head, and director. Her love for camp stems from its relaxed, fun-centered atmosphere, where kids spend their days outdoors, exploring nature and discovering the simple joys of summer.

To Miriam, every camper feels like an extension of her own family. The warm, family-like environment at Apachi Village Rogers Park is something you sense the moment you step onto the grounds, creating a space where everyone belongs.

When Miriam’s not at camp, she loves spending time with family, taking great pride in being a Savti (grandmother in Hebrew).

 

laura brownLaura Brown

Inclusion Manager, Apachi Day Camp

Laura leads disability inclusion across all Apachi sites. With over 20 years of experience in special education, she collaborates with families, schools, and therapists to ensure campers of all abilities have incredible summer experiences.

Laura holds a Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education, an LBS1 certification, and an Assistive Technology Certificate. With more than 15 years supporting neurodiverse and students with other disabilities, she is dedicated to using each camper’s strengths and interests to create an empowering, meaningful and inclusive Apachi experience.

Having grown up learning to swim at Mayer Kaplan JCC and attending Camp Chi, Laura has a deep connection to JCC Chicao and is passionate about ensuring that all kids can experience the joys of summer and feel included with their peers.

 

beth millerBeth Miller

Senior Director, Apachi Day Camp

Beth Miller has always lived and breathed camp, never missing a summer since she began attending camp at the age of 3. From being a camper at various camps, including Camp Chi where she was a SIT, her Apachi Day Camp journey started as a unit head at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi. She later helped launch and grow Apachi Northside, serving as its director for 11 years. Beth also played a key role in opening Apachi Old Town, Hyde Park, and Irving Park, driven by her passion for building strong camp communities. With over three decades at JCC, Beth’s dedication to camp is unwavering.

Now the Senior Director of Apachi Day Camp, Beth takes great pride in bringing ruach (spirit) to all Apachi locations and watching campers grow into staff who pass on cherished traditions. Beth holds an Undergraduate degree in Communications and History from the University of Kansas, a Master’s degree in Education from National Louis University, and was a former teacher. Beth is a mother of three boys, all who spent many summers at Apachi Day Camp, and she loves playing board games…mahjongg, rummikub, you name it!

Please Note: Ages and grades listed below are as of the 2025-26 school year.
Camp at Bernard Horwich JCC is Jewish Orthodox.

3 Year-Olds

Camp Hours: 9:30am-1:00pm

SessionDatesFee
Session 1 | 4 Wks6/19-7/18$1,250
Session 2 | 3 Wks7/21-8/8$955
Full Summer | 7 Wks6/19-8/8$1,830

Session 1 Session 2 Full Summer

 

4 Year-Olds

Camp Hours: 9:30am-1:00pm

SessionDatesFee
Session 1 | 4 Wks6/19-7/18$1,505
Session 2 | 3 Wks7/19-8/8$1,125
Full Summer | 7 Wks6/19-8/8$2,130

Session 1 Session 2 Full Summer

When you combine Apachi Day Camp with JCC Chicago Early Childhood for 5 days a week full summer, you can save 20% on the cost of camp! Learn more.

Add-Ons

Session7 Weeks4 Weeks3 Weeks
Extended Day - 3 & 4 yrs | 1-3:30pm$815$470$355

Financial Solutions for Families in Need

Illinois Action for Children

A state-based program providing funding to help families in need of childcare, can also be used for select Day Camp sites!

Fee Assistance

This financial aid helps offset a portion of JCC program fees and is made possible through JCC Chicago and Women’s Auxiliary funding in addition to the generosity of donors.

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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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Extra Support for Campers

For campers needing extra support, there are a couple support options available to ensure a successful summer. You can choose from support through JCC Chicago or Keshet, depending on which option works best for your camper and family. For more information, please connect with Laura Brown, Inclusion Manager.

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Contact Us

For more information or to request a tour, contact us at 773.516.5881 or email maberman@jccchicago.org.