JCC Camp Chi
RegionalGrades 2-11Overnight
Nearly 100-year tradition at Wisconsin Dells.
Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells (3 hours from Chicago)
Highlights
- Nearly 100 years history
- 600 acres at Wisconsin Dells
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Sleepaway & Overnight Camps in Chicago
Historic overnight camps in Wisconsin and Illinois offer traditional camping experiences within a few hours of Chicago.
6
Camps
6-17
Ages
From nearly 100-year-old JCC Camp Chi to YMCA Camp Duncan's 102+ years, discover overnight traditions accessible from Chicago.
Sleepaway & Overnight Camps
Camp Ojibwa for Boys
RegionalAges 6-16 (Boys)Overnight
92-year boys tradition with 95% former-camper staff.
Eagle River, WI (5 hours north)
Highlights
- Founded 1928, ACA Accredited
- 95% staff are former campers
YMCA Camp Duncan
RegionalAges 7-17+Day & Overnight
102+ year YMCA tradition with medical specialty camps.
Ingleside, IL (Northern Illinois)
Highlights
- 102+ years operation
- ACA Accredited, 300 acres
Camp Interlaken JCC
RegionalGrades 3-10Overnight
Top-ranked Jewish camp welcoming all identities since 1935.
Eagle River, WI
Highlights
- Established 1935
- Top-ranked Jewish camp
Swift Nature Camp
RegionalAges 6-17Overnight
First-time camper specialists with 94% return rate.
Minong, WI (bus from Chicago)
Highlights
- First-time camper specialists
- 94% return rate
Camp Kupugani
RegionalAges 7-15Overnight
Multicultural camp celebrating diversity.
Leaf River area, IL
Highlights
- Multicultural focus
- Girls-only and blended sessions
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