Around The Toren to raise the flag's and declare, Every Day is a Special Day at CYJ!

Around The Toren is our quarterly community E-Newsletter, filled with timely updates, events and articles to help you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of Camp Young Judaea Midwest. To view the newsletter on our website, click here.

1.. Clean and Green - This year, CYJ has a dedicated environmental enthusiast on our staff who will lead the way in:

And more to put our values in action and take better care of our planet!

2.. Unconventional Premier Sports League - A few nights after dinner each session campers will participate in some unique competitions including FootGolf, speed cycle, cup stacking, capture the flag and more.

3.. Intersession - July 13-17th - A little bit more chill and a lot of fun! Optional for those who stay from one session to the next. $200 per camper. Click here for more information.

We our excited to have a new and improved Parent Camper Manual on our website. Inside, you'll find a packing list, travel information, communication guidelines and so much more. Please read through all the information carefully as many of your questions will be answered.

Login to your CampInTouch account and complete your forms today. Most forms are due May 5, 2023. Late forms will incur a $50 late fee per camper.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at 224-235-4665, or send us an email at info@cyjmid.org.

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April 22: Shabbat afternoon in the park

April 23: A HUGE 50'ish Celebration at Shallots Bistro in Skokie. IL

Cluck or Buck: You'll have a chance to name our 4 chickens for summer 2023. It's single elimination! Let's go! Daily. Coming this April!

Tzevet Social Media Takeovers: Get to know some of our staff before camp begins via the Instagram story. Weekly. Coming this April!

The Great Afikomen Quest: Find one of 4 afikomens on our website during Pasover and win an in-camp prize. Current families only!

Tzevet Celebrity Look Alike Contest: It's back for it's 4th year. Daily. Coming this May!

Yonatan Ser (Oct 1)

Avital Ohana (Dec 1)

Talia Jaffe (Dec 3)

Alia Arnold (Dec 10)

Liam Rosenberg (Dec 17)

Max Bakkum (Dec 17)

Yoav Shemesh (Dec 30)

Noga Shemesh (Dec 30)

Gabriel Abrami (Jan 16)

Ilan Elliott (Jan 16)

Ari Lipsett (Jan 21)

Timron Walny (Jan 28)

Hannah Sumner (Jan 28)

Nathan Oler (Feb 4)

Ruby Burger (Feb 18)

Emerson Blum (Feb 25)

We offer a year-round camp store, full of new and retro camp looks. Buy yourself one of apparel items today or gift it to your CYJ campers!

Registration is live! Join us for Midwest Convention 2023 from March 2-5 in Chicago for a long weekend retreat including a Shabbat experience, just like camp! The weekend will include time for friends, opportunities to meet new people, and programs led by the Midwest Mazkirut (teen board) to strengthen your Jewish identity and connection to Israel. There will also be Asepha, where you will get to vote on your next Midwest Mazkirut.