Keshet Camps

Keshet Camps offers Camp Keshet North, a half-day program for elementary and middle school campers who attend ESY in the mornings with Keshet or another school or are looking for a half-day camp. It also offers Camp Keshet South for teens as a half-day program, Keshet-On-the-Go for teens with trips to local beaches, amusement parks, and water parks, regular swims at local pools, and time at Viking Gymnastics, and KEYS (Keshet Extend Your Summer) for ages 5-13 with themed, choice-based activities, guest specialists, and field trips.

Programs

• Camp Keshet North — elementary and middle school; open to campers who attend ESY in the mornings with Keshet or another school or are looking specifically for a half-day camp · half-day program
• Camp Keshet South — teens · half-day program
• Keshet-On-the-Go — teens · most days on-the-go with trips to places like local beaches, amusement parks and water parks; regularly swims at local pools and plays at Viking Gymnastics · Designed with a lower staff ratio for campers who need supportive guidance to navigate social situations or high-sensory environments, but are independent in self-care.
• JCC Chicago Apachi Day Camps with Keshet support — Pre-K-7th grade · Keshet has fostered inclusion at JCC Chicago day camps for over 30 years.
• Gesher — teens and young adults (13-21 years-old) · four unique sessions across different camps in the Midwest · Designed for teens and young adults looking for a summer filled with fun, adventure and personal growth; support ratio of 1:1-1:3.
• Gesher 1 — teens and young adults (13-21 years-old)
• Gesher 2 — teens and young adults (13-21 years-old)
• Gesher 3 — teens and young adults (13-21 years-old) · Activities include sports, archery, swimming (lake and pool) and nature exploration; air-conditioned retreat center; fully accessible grounds and activities.
• Gesher 4 — teens and young adults (13-21 years-old) · Activities include arts and crafts, hiking, boating, swimming (lake and pool), archery and ziplining; cabins provide a cozy retreat; fully accessible grounds and activities.
• KEYS (Keshet Extend Your Summer) — 5-13 years · Northbrook 9:30am-3:30pm · August Bonus Camps; each day is filled with themed, choice-based activities, along with guest specialists, field trips and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

For over 30 years, Keshet has fostered inclusion at JCC Chicago day camps. Keshet’s sole mission is to make inclusion possible and then create experiences that allow for genuine belonging. Keshet 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 do all camp activities together, eat together and, at overnight camp, live together. KEYS includes volunteering in the community.

Last updated August 23, 2026.