In her free time, she loves figure skating and gymnastics, and her favorite camp activities are volleyball and rock climbing. Rayli holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from TI and during the school year she teaches 4th grade math. Rayli’s favorite things about summer are the spirit that’s felt throughout camp, seeing the joy on campers faces, watching them learn new skills and create new friendships and, of course, the sunshine and Freezepops! Rayli loves dressing up for camp theme days and every week you’ll catch her sporting a tutu on Tutu Tuesday! Apachi Rogers Park feels like a second family to her, and she loves watching her former campers become counselors and create amazing summer experiences for their campers.
Prior to becoming Site Director, she was a counselor and unit head. Rayli has been a part of the Apachi Rogers Park family ever since she was a camper. He’s thrilled to bring his expertise and years of camping experience to Apachi Rogers Park! in Elementary Education with a focus on social psychology and human development from Boston University.
Jacob’s favorite part about summer is seeing campers escape the pressures of school, step outside their comfort zones and develop new skills in a supportive environment. He previously worked as a counselor, Unit Head and Assistant Director at the overnight camp in Wisconsin he attended as a kid and prior to joining Apachi Rogers Park, served as a Unit Head and Director’s Apprentice at a Jewish overnight camp in Pennsylvania. Inspired by the transformative impact his counselors had on him, Jacob dedicated himself to paying his special camp experiences forward. He loved the endless opportunities available to try new activities and develop new skills, and camp gave him the confidence to know he could do anything he set his mind to. Growing up, summer camp always held a special place in Jacob’s life.
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She is thrilled to be a part of the full time JCC family, and looks forward to continuing to be at her happy place all year!Īssistant Director & Site Director, Apachi Rogers Park Prior to working full time at JCC Chicago, Andrea was a classroom teacher for 18 years. Her favorite time of the camp day is the morning when she gets to see campers reunite with their counselors with giant smiles on their faces.Īndrea holds a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master’s Degree in Education from National Louis University, and a General Administrative Certification from Concordia University. She was a camper, a counselor, a Unit Head, and then the Assistant Director of Apachi Evanston, and currently the Camp Director of Apachi Evanston and Rogers Park. K-6th Grade + Counselor in Training, CIT | 9:30am-3:30pmĪndrea Merfeld has been part of the JCC family for over 30 years. 2023 Dates & Timesįull Summer | 7 Weeks | June 22-August 11 Learn more about the J’s Village camp program, specifically designed for preschoolers ages 2-4. Plus, an indoor heated swimming pool and indoor air-conditioned spaces make this the perfect backdrop for campers to create friendships and memories that last a lifetime. You may not see it from our front doors, but venture out back and you’ll discover a gorgeous, expansive green athletic field with two baseball diamonds, shaded areas, a rock climbing wall, an archery range, two playgrounds and a large tent at the center of the campus.
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In addition, our wide variety of activities, including Judaic learning, daily davening, arts & crafts, sports & games, archery, plus Color Wars and theme days make each week special. The J prides itself on giving campers the opportunity to discover their personal passions through innovative chugim (choice-based specialties). We also prioritize camper care and every camper’s social emotional growth is supported as they navigate relationships and form friendships, gain independence and build confidence. As a Jewish Orthodox camp, summer at the J has a strong emphasis on a torah-rich environment, which is combined with daily camp fun.
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