With Keshet support, kids, teens and young adults thrive at day and overnight camps. Whether learning a new swim stroke or participating in a talent show, camp provides the ideal setting for campers to continue growing, learning, socializing and, of course, having fun. Keshet sets the stage for creating lifelong memories and friendships.
Registration for Summer 2025 will open soon.
Email Us to Receive Info About 2025Keshet is a national leader in facilitating inclusive camp programs where campers with disabilities participate to the greatest possible extent in the full camp experience. Campers with and without disabilities do all camp activities together, eat together and, at overnight camp, live together.
Campers with developmental disabilities or other complex needs benefit from Keshet’s expertise in providing individualized accommodations, behavioral supports and one-on-one care. Each camp site has a Keshet site director and/or inclusion coordinator who works closely with staff to make sure each camper’s individual needs are met.
Keshet works with outstanding partner camps and organizations that are deeply committed to promoting inclusion. With 18 day and overnight camp locations, Keshet has a camp program that fits nearly any interest, special need and background. We are proud to partner with JCC Chicago day and overnight camps, Junior Gan Israel and Ramah Day Camp.
Keshet and JCC Camp Chi have enjoyed a long-standing partnership, spanning many decades, providing enriching day and overnight camp experiences for campers of all abilities. Over the years, both agencies have grown and evolved, embracing new leadership. As we look towards the future, both Keshet and the JCC are committed to ensuring that every camper has the best possible summer experience. To that end, a thoughtful decision has been made to take a pause on the overnight camp portion of our partnership for the upcoming 2025 camp season. This pause will allow us to carefully evaluate and align our efforts to best serve all campers. We are incredibly proud of the strong foundation we’ve built together these many years and are excited to continue our collaboration with an expanded partnership in the day camp space for Summer 2025. Our shared commitment to creating inclusive and impactful camp experiences remains as strong as ever.
Complete the application to let us know your interest. Our staff will then be in touch with next steps.
Please contact us with any questions or to discuss which program option is best for you child.
Day Camp: Drew McNamara, Program Manager at [email protected] or 630.566.9859
Overnight Camp: Polly Cheeseman, Program Manager at [email protected] or 630.566.9391
Need-based fee assistance is available for camp for those who qualify. Awards are made on a rolling basis until funds have been fully distributed. It is important to register for camp early to ensure funding is available for your family.
Families will indicate their interest in receiving assistance when they register online. Our team will then be in touch with you about next steps. Contact Katherine at 847.205.1234 for more information.
Keshet’s inclusion program at three JCC camps have earned the highest level of accreditation from the National Inclusion Project, an honor that only a small group of programs around the country have received. National Inclusion Project has designated Keshet as a leader and change maker in inclusive recreation, and we are grateful for their partnership and belief in Keshet’s mission.
Keshet and JCC Chicago are partners in serving children with disabilities in summer day and overnight camps. For over 30 years, Keshet has proudly supported campers and fostered disability inclusion at Apachi Day Camps and Camp Chi.
