Organization: Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
Mission: Provide life-enriching services to the Metropolitan Chicago Jewish and general communities.
Activities: Early Childhood - JCC Chicago's Early Childhood program is offered at six sites throughout metropolitan Chicago and the suburbs to provide an excellent educational foundation for over 605 children ages six weeks to five years. The Early Childhood program is accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and DCFS (Illinois Department of Children and Family Services), ensuring the highest level of quality, accountability and care. The Early Childhood program offers year-round care and both full- and half-day preschool.
Day Camp - JCC Chicago Day Camp programming is offered at nine locations throughout Chicagoland, serving approximately 2,900 children ages three through thirteen. Day Camps operate during the summer months for sessions ranging from one to eight weeks. Day Camp enables children to discover and expand their interests through various activities, and create friendships with others all in a safe environment.
Overnight Chi - JCC Chicago's overnight camp, Camp Chi takes place on a 600-acre campus in Lake Delton, Wisconsin. Camp Chi provides a complete co-ed overnight camping experience for 1,500 youth and teens ages seven to sixteen, offering endless opportunities to campers to explore new interests and build upon individual skills through various activities. Camp Chi sessions run during the summer months for three-day, four or eight week sessions. Additional overnight camp programs include Chavayah Overnight Camp for girls and Camp Firefly for children with special needs.
NTEE category: Youth Development
Secondary category: Recreation & Sports