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- EIN 36-2167758
- (312) 775-1800
- 300 Revere Dr Northbrook IL 60062-1589 USA
- www.gojcc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Camps, Education, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Neighborhood Centers, Preschools, Sports
Mission: Jewish community centers of chicago (jcc chicago) is an illinois not-for-profit corporation that works to ensure a vibrant and thriving chicago community through meaningful and impactful programs inspired by jewish values. Founded in 1903, jcc chicago was established as a gathering place for new immigrants to fill their lives with culture, language, recreation and connection. Jcc chicago is proud to welcome people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds providing educational, recreational and cultural programming and activities designed to strengthen communities, meet the needs of everyone from infants to seniors, and enrich the lives of all those connected to the agency. Last year alone, jcc chicago impacted more than 35,000 children, individuals and families throughout the greater metropolitan chicago area.
Programs: Early childhood - jcc chicago's early childhood program is offered at seven sites throughout metropolitan chicago to provide an excellent educational foundation for over 700 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, as well as two adventure camp locations, serving approximately 4,000 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 other 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 nine 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.