Program areas at JCC Chicago
Early Childhood - JCC Chicago's Early Childhood program is offered at seven sites throughout metropolitan Chicago and the suburbs to provide an excellent educational foundation for over 600 children ages six weeks to four years. The Early Childhood program offers year-round care and both full-day and half-day preschool.
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 between mid-June and mid-August. Included in these overnight programs, we partner with Keshet to serve children with special needs.
Day Camp - JCC Chicago Day Camp programming is offered at nine locations throughout Chicagoland, serving approximately 3,500 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.
At-Risk Individuals and Families - Through the Dina and Eli Field Ezra Multi-Service Center (EZRA) and JUF Uptown Cafe, JCC Chicago provides emergency services to homeless and disadvantaged individuals and families. EZRA is funded by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (Federation) and is administered by JCC in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Services include emergency assistance, food and clothing distribution, eviction prevention, advocacy, job placement, social opportunities and interim housing.
Community Engagement - JCC Chicago offers a variety of low cost engagement programs and activities for the community. These programs include cultural and educational programs including Chicago Jewish Film Festival and Community Wednesdays, fitness memberships, swim programs, teen programs including year round youth and school clubs.
Perlstein Retreat Center - The Perlstein Resort and Conference Center located in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, adjacent to JCC Camp Chi, is JCC Chicago's premier destination for families, groups, businesses and individuals throughout the Midwest, providing programming, accommodations and meaningful events for guests.