History 1958-1968

In 1959, the agency opened the Henry N. Hart JCC (9101 S. Jeffery Blvd., Chicago).

In 1960, The Bernard Horwich JCC opened in Rogers Park (3003 W. Touhy Ave, Chicago).

Also in 1960, JCC created the Mayer Kaplan Senior Adult Center at the Bernard Horwich JCC. This was the first community center facility initiated specifically to serve older adults.

In 1966, A separate teen camp and senior adult camp were opened on the grounds of Camp Chi (Lake Delton, WI). The facility offered pre-and post-summer season camping for families. Such programs became a popular way to bring families together, away from the pressures of city life.

In 1968, JCC acquired 3.7 acres for a new JCC site in Niles Township on Church Street between Lawler and LeClaire, to be named the Mayer Kaplan JCC (5050 Church St., Skokie) in 1971.