Student Clubs
חוגים
Activities at the Academy including debate team, National Honor Society, the annual ICJA Takes the Stage and student council present leadership opportunities while providing students with a forum to develop their talents and interests. Despite the Academy’s small student body, students have endless extracurricular opportunities. Try out for the school play, pick up an instrument for the first time in band or join the softball team with little or no experience. Those who don’t find the club that suits their needs, create their own.
| Club Name | Club Advisor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Investments | R’ Mayer Simcha Stromer | Our investment club brings together passionate investors to share knowledge, explore unique opportunities, and make informed decisions. Members benefit from expert-led discussions, detailed market analyses, and collaborative strategies to enhance their portfolios. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, our club offers a supportive environment to grow your wealth and achieve your financial goals. |
| Babka and Bubbies | Alise Gold | Community Service at Park Plaza |
| Baking Club | Alise Gold | Bake during your free periods |
| Breakfast and Learn | Rabbi Brand | learning and breakfast |
| Charlottes Web | Marsha Arons | Submit writing, art, photography and/or edit the ICJA literary magazine! If you submit writing you can read your work at the presentation once the literary magazine is published! |
| Chess Club | R’ Menacham Rosenbaum | Join this club to play chess with other ICJA students |
| Chicago NCSY | Alissa Zeffren | Fun events with other Jewish teens!! |
| Chidon HaTanach | Rachel Polsky | Learn a ton of Torah, get extra credit in your Judaics classes, and qualify to compete in the USA national Chidon in New York! |
| Class Notetakers | (Several) | This club is used to track service points for any student who has a specific job in a class |
| Cosmic Ray Research | Allan Sears | The Cosmic Ray Club is a group of students who develop and carry out research using high-energy particles called muons. It is part of the NSF funded organization called Quarknet that provides mentors to give genuine science experiences to high school students. |
| Creative Writing Club | Marsha Arons | A great place to hone your writing skills in a non-classroom environment with friends. Snacks and treats will be provided! |
| Daf Yomi Club | R’ Menachem Rosenbaum R’ Mayer Simcha Stromer | Daf Yomi study |
| Debate Club | Rachel Polsky and Ben Schneider | Debate will provide students with a platform to think critically and learn public speaking! (If we improve in the beginning of the year we will make this debate club into a debate team!) |
| Dungeons and Dragons | Peter Sahyouni | We play Dungeons and Dragons with friends. Join for friends, pizza, and fantasy. |
| Erika’s Lighthouse | Rebecca Bromberg, Rivkah Efron | Join Erika’s Lighthouse, a mental health awareness and educational club! |
| Fencing | Bakhyt Abdikulov | En-garde! |
| Finance | Caryn Engle | Our finance club aims to teach students how to earn, save, and invest money effectively. By inviting guest speakers and incorporating a hands-on investing simulation, members will gain practical knowledge and experience in managing personal finances. |
| Golf Club | R’ Mayer Simcha Stromer | Just chill and play golf |
| Ham Radio | Mike Dinelli | Learn to use radios and talk to the world… |
| Hugo’s Heroes | Summer Gottlieb | Learn CPR, first aid, and how to react in an emergency! |
| ICBC Board | Alise Gold, Ayala Zimmerman, Lynn Kraft | ICGC |
| ICGC Inspo | Alise Gold, Lynn Kraft, Ayala Zimmerman | ICGC Inspo is a great way for the girls in school to have a say in what their programming looks like! |
| ICJA Takes the Stage | ICJA takes the stage is for all girls in the school. | |
| ICJA XC | Alise Gold | Train for and run races with your teammates! |
| Ida Crown Mahjong Club ICMJC | R’ Menachem Rosenbaum | Students will learn a new game and socialize during a free period. There are no commitments. Beginner’s welcome (We can teach people) |
| Ida Crown Productions | Heather Hobbie | At Ida Crown Production, we blend photography, videography, and editing with a focus on sports to capture and elevate every dynamic moment on and off the court/field. |
| Interact | Tirza Kahan | Interact is a great way to do chesed and help organizations. |
| Israel Advocacy | R’ Zev Drutman | The Israel Advocacy club helps to keep students updated on current events in Israel and teaches students how they can contribute to changes in their own community. |
| JV Girls Basketball | Alise Gold | Girls JV basketball |
| Keshet Peer Buddies | Anthony Atsaves | Keshet Peer Buddies gives students the opportunity to spend time with our amazing Keshet students. You will also get Chesed hours whenever you join!! |
| Kugel Club NCSY 4G | Alise Gold, Avigayil Strulowitz | Girls make kugel on Thursdays for Shabbos Shteig!!! |
| Mathletes | Stephanie Pederson | If you love math and learning new things about math come join us! |
| Model United Nations | Josh Cooper | Experience and learn about international diplomacy, further your research and debate skills, and attend an amazing conference with other Yeshiva League schools. |
| Nach Yomi | Lynn Kraft | Come learn a perek of Nach daily with us! |
| Newspaper | Ben Kramer | Write about the what’s happening in Ida Crown while gaining valuable writing skills in Ida Crown’s official newspaper— The Crown Prints!” |
| Parsha and Pancakes | Alise Gold | Quick parsha shuir with pancakes!!! |
| Peer Tutoring Club | R’ Zev Drutman | In this club, you can get help in your classes from a peer tutor! We will try our best to find a time that works with your schedule. This is completely free and we’re happy to help so please don’t hesitate to ask! |
| Ping pong/net club | Julie Thomas | Let’s bounce it out at ping pong club |
| Shabbos Girls Tehillim | Alise Gold | Finish Sefer Tehillim every week and eat yummy treats! |
| Sports Analytics Club | R’ Mayer Simcha Stromer | Discuss sports while learning about the statistics and math behind it |
| STEM | Jonathan Keller | If you like making cool things join STEM class |
| Student Activities | Alissa Zeffren | Join Student Activities club to contribute to school wide programming! |
| Student Council | Josh Cooper | Student Council |
| Student to Student | Alissa Zeffren | For a small investment of time, you can make a lasting impact in how others view Jewish people. Being a Student to Student Presenter empowers you to break down cultural barriers, connect with Jewish peers, and demonstrate true leadership. Share your Jewish experiences with other high school students, and influence how they think of Jews and Judaism. You will gain experiences that set you apart from others and demonstrate your ability to speak confidently about yourself. |
| Tzitzis club | R’ Mayer Simcha Stromer | Striving for kids to be יוצא the mitzva of tzitzis every day. |
| Varsity Basketball | Alise Gold | Basketball |
| Varsity Soccer | Alise Gold | Play soccer and improve teamwork |
| Wrestling | Coach Doug Klein | Join Wrestling! |
| Yearbook | Heather Hobbie | Join the yearbook club to capture our high school memories, gain valuable design and photography skills, and leave a lasting legacy for your classmates. |