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Important Note for
Club J Participants

Please do not register online.  Since you are already enrolled in Club J, use the Club J Participation Forms available at the Front Desk or in Children’s Department to select your enrichments.

Children’s Programs

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The Children’s Department at the Merage JCC is committed to offering the highest quality of programming for all ages. Whether it’s a Kids Night Out, Club J, enrichment program or any other Children’s Program, we guarantee top notch staff in a top notch facility. The Children’s Department provides a safe, nurturing environment in which children can continue to grow and enhance their skills while having a TON OF FUN!

For more information about JCC Childen’s programming and Club J, please contact Audra Martin, Children’s Program Director at (949) 435-3400, ext. 265 or e-mail audram@jccoc.org.

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School’s Out Programs
Kids Night Out/ Birthday Parties
Sports & Leagues
Waves Swim Team
Children’s Theater-JStage
Camp Haverim Day Camp
Camp Yofi Resident Camp

Merage JCC Children’s Policy

Events:

Bhuya Yoga, Grades K-2 Tuesdays
Bhuya Yoga, promotes health, fitness, independence and well-being. In a lively and fun way, Kids explore and practice yoga postures, breath, sound and reflection techniques to balance, strengthen and stretch the body, enabling flexibility and a more peaceful mind. Senior Center Instructor: Ann Marie Occhipinti, Yoga Therapist
Time:Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:Grades K-1
Instructor:Ann Marie Occhipini
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Acting It Out Grades 3 - 5 Mondays
Create, Imagine, Explore in this creative drama class that incorporates 'behavior issues and concerns' in a fun, interactive and problem solving way. Green Room. No class Feb. 20
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Advanced Rembrandts, ages 9-14
Students will experiment in new and exciting ways to add texture to their work, apply a variety of image transfer techniques, sculpt, dabble in oils and more. Students are encouraged to bring their own paints and must provide their own canvas or can purchase one from the instructor for $5 each.
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Instructor:Lynne Kaplan
$165 for members, $185 for the general public.
Alphabet Soup Wednesdays - Ages 3.5 - 5
For children born 5/1/06 - 11/30/07. Children are introduced to phonemic awareness - a crucial element in learning to read through games, arts and crafts, songs, rhymes, and other play activities. We delve into phonics and complete the year with reading. This class is designed as a year long program for students who will be entering pre-kindergarten or kindergarten in the fall of 2012. Each session builds on the previous session. Includes material fee. Instructor: Iona Pally
Time:Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:3-5 years old
Instructor:Iona Pally
$156 for members, $191 for the general public.
Architecture Through Building Blocks Grades 3 - 5, Mondays
Create a Lego city! Build a truck or a car! Plan, design, build and problem solve, with your Club J friends and just see what you can do! This super science class inspires children to make scientific discoveries as they build with legos and engage in discussions. Explore, Discover, Imagine, Create with Cynthia from Bowers Museum. Dressing room. No class Feb. 20. Material fee $25.00
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Architecture Through Building Blocks Grades K - 2, Mondays
Create a Lego city! Build a truck or a car! Plan, design, build and problem solve, with your Club J friends and just see what you can do! This super science class inspires children to make scientific discoveries as they build with legos and engage in discussions. Explore, Discover, Imagine, Create with Cynthia from Bowers Museum. Dressing room. No class Feb. 20. Material fee $25.00
Time:Monday from 4:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Art Around the World Ages 7 - 14 Thursdays
In this new program, children will learn about world cultures through art, while experimenting with a wide variety of mixed media materials. Students will be inspired by the artists and art from countries such as Africa, Israel, Japan and Mexico. Supplies included
Time:Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
$145 for members, $165 for the general public.
Art With Lynne, Grades 1 - 5 Tuesdays and Thursdays
Join Lynne Kaplan and explore diffenent art media, canvas, clay, paper mache and more. Each week the children will work on different art projects to add to their portfolio. Dressing room. Dressing Room. Materials $30.00
Time:Tuesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday from to
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades 1-5
Instructor:Lynne Kaplan
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $30 optional fees.
Baseball, Grades 2- 5 Wednesdays and Thursdays
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus Experienced coaches teach baseball fundamentals including hitting, base running, fielding, footwork, conditioning and more...Once the skills portion is done, participants will play baseball. Field
Time:Wednesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades 2-5
$105 for members.
Basketball Grades K - 1 - Mondays
Work on basic fundamentals of basketball, dribbling, passing, shooting. Scrimmage with your friends as coaches help you work on your skills. Gym. No class on Feb. 20
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:Grades K-1
$105 for members.
Basketball, Grades 2- 5 Wednesdays and Thursdays
Taught by experienced coaches, this class focuses on basketball fundamentals including shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more...After the skills portion is finished, participants will play fun and interactive basketball games. gym/outside courts.
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades 2-5
$105 for members.
Bhuya Yoga Grades 3 - 5 Tuesdays
Bhuya Yoga, promotes health, fitness, independence and well-being. In a lively and fun way, Kids explore and practice yoga postures, breath, sound and reflection techniques to balance, strengthen and stretch the body, enabling flexibility and a more peaceful mind. Senior Center
Time:Tuesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Apr. 17
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Birthday Party Package 1: 2 Hour Pool Party
1 lifeguard & an assistant
Birthday cake & paper goods
Pool games, relays & prizes
Birthday balloons
Up to 15 children $350
Additional children $10 each
For additional information or to reserve your party, please contact Ariella Klein at (949) 435-3400 x 300 or email ariellak@jccoc.org.
$350 for members, $10 optional fees.
Birthday Party Package 2: 2 Hour Sports Party
Head Coach & Referee
Birthday cake & paper goods
Choice of sports, based on gym availability
Prizes
Birthday balloons
Up to 15 children $350
Additional children $10 each
For additional information or to reserve your party, please contact Ariella Klein at (949) 435-3400 x 300 or email ariellak@jccoc.org.
$350 for members, $10 optional fees.
Birthday Party Package 3: 2 Hour Pajama Party
2 Beauticians
Birthday cake & paper goods
Hair, nails, makeup & games
Birthday balloons
Up to 15 children $350
Additional children $10 each
For additional information or to reserve your party, please contact Ariella Klein at (949) 435-3400 x 300 or email ariellak@jccoc.org.
$350 for members, $10 optional fees.
Birthday Party Package 4: 2 Hour Craft Party
2 art specialists
Birthday cake & paper goods
Age-appropriate craft project
Birthday balloons
Up to 15 children $425
Additional children $12 additional children
For additional information or to reserve your party, please contact Ariella Klein at (949) 435-3400 x 300 or email ariellak@jccoc.org.
$425 for members, $12 optional fees.
Cheerleading For Tots, Ages 3-4
This class introduces students to basic cheer skills, terms, and more with synchronization to counts. It combines high energy and motivating music to easy cheer routines designed especially for children. The routines will also contain aerobic activities such as jumping jacks and running in place, making this class not only good for kids but lots of fun too! Instructor: Brittni & Rythm Motion Instructors
Time:Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Club J Musical Glee Gr. 2-3 Tuesdays
Joi us for a fun music class! Children learn musical scores, motions and movement combinations from their favorite musicals. Dressing room.
Time:Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Club J Musical Glee, Grade K-1 Tuesdays
Join us for a fun music class! Children learn musical scores, motions and movement combinations from their favorite musicals! Dressing Room.
Time:Tuesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:Grades K-1
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Fairytale Princess Ballet
Dress up in your most beautiful princess costume and come for a magical fairytale time. Students will learn ballet steps, across the floor exercises, a full routine and Freench terminology as they dance to their favorite princess songs, For the final class, students perform an enchanted routine for family and friends and get a visit from a real Disney princess. Ballet shoes required. Material fee included. Instructor: Reina Rivera
Time:Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Instructor:Reina Rivera
$165 for members, $185 for the general public.
Finding Kind
Finding Kind - a special film screening event. Wednesday January 11 at 7 pm Bringing awareness of the effects of meanness and bullying within "girl world". Recommended for age 9 and up. There will be a special panel discussion with education professionals following the screening. Advance Tickets Sales are $10 and are available for purchase on: http://meragejcc.eventbrite.com/. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Time:Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Date:Wednesday, Jan. 11 Add to Outlook
Football Gr.2 - 5 Mondays and Tuesdays
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the fundamentals of football including receiving routes, catching, throwing, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more... Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play a game of flag football. Field No Class Mon. Feb 20
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:Grades 2-5
$105 for members.
French, Grades. 3 - 5 Tuesdays
Children learn and practice basic comprehension of the French language. Classes emphasize oral communication with an introduction to basic written expressions and development of reading and vocabulary skills. Materials $25
Time:Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
French, Grades. K - 2 Tuesdays
Children learn and practice basic comprehension and production of the French language. Classes emphasize oral communication with an introduction to basic written expressions and development of reading and vocabulary skills. Green room. Materials $25
Time:Tuesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Gaga/Handball, Grades K - 2
Practice Gaga and handball skills with Club J friends. Gaga teaches basic sports skills and encourages social interaction with peers. Children use agility, and quick thinking in order to excel: Handball uses quick maneuvres, strong focus and hand/eye coordination while getting a great cardiovascular workout! Outside
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:Grades K-1
$105 for members.
Homework
Join our staff in a quiet supervised room to finish your homework at Club J. The staff is around to help students with their homework and keep the environment quiet and safe for all children. All students' homework will be checked and signed off by a Club J staff member.
Time:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades 1-5
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Indoor /Outdoor Soccer, Mondays Ages 3 - 4
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Monday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:3-4 years old
Instructor:Coach Eddie
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Tuesdays Ages 3 - 4
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Tuesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:3-4 years old
Instructor:Coach Eddie, Coach Jon and Staff
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Mondays Ages 4 - 5
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Monday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Tuesdays Ages 4 - 5
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Tuesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Wednesdays Ages 4 - 5
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, Wednesdays ages 3 - 4
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:3-4 years old
Instructor:Coach Eddie, Coach Jon and Staff
$140 for members.
It's Magic! Grades 3 - 5 Wednesdays
Imagine, Explore, Experience all kinds of magic! Children participate in a world of wonder and amazement while building magical skills and doing amazing magic tricks. Green room Materials $25
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
It's Magic! Grades K - 2 Wednesdays
Imagine, Explore, Experience all kinds of magic! Children participate in a world of wonder and amazement while building magical skills and doing amazing magic tricks. Green room Materials $25
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Italian Grades 3 - 5 Thursdays
Children learn and practice basic Italian in a class emphasizing oral communication, basic writtenexpressions and development of reading and vocabulary skills. Dressing room. material fee $25.00
Time:Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
italian Grades K - 2 Thursdays
Children learn and practice basic Italian in a class emphasizing oral communication, basic writtenexpressions and development of reading and vocabulary skills. Dressing room. material fee $25.00
Time:Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
JCC Cares Community Mitzvah Day
Help Us Help Others - All ages welcome! Participate in a project such as: • Making favors for Meals on Wheels seniors • Creating Discovery Art Boxes for hospitalized children • Packing lunches for the homeless for SOS (Share our Selves) • Writing letters to soldiers • Decorating containers for toiletries for the homeless • Greyhound rescue dogs
Time:Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Date:Sunday, Oct. 23 Add to Outlook
Kid Fit, Grades 4 - 5 Thursdays
Have fun and exercise with your friends through cardio dance and strength training. Kids will also explore yoga, stretching and balance techniques to improve overall flexibility. Dressing room.
Time:Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades 4-5
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Kids Imagine, Grades 3-5 Mondays
Theater, rhythms and fun...Children imagine, create and act out in this class that encourages kids to sing, dance and express themselves as they use literacy, mathematical and problem solving skills. It helps them grow socially and emotionally and does amazing things for learning!
Material Fee $25, No class Mon. Feb. 20
Time:Monday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
$100 for members, $151 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Kids Imagine, K - 2 Mondays
Theater, rhythms and fun...Children imagine, create and act out in this class that encourages kids to sing, dance and express themselves as they use literacy, mathematical and problem solving skills. It helps them grow socially and emotionally and does amazing things for learning.
No class Monday Feb. 20, Art Room: Material Fee $25.00
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Kids Night Out - Feb 11 Gr. K - 3 and 4 - 5 Ice cream/Movie
Magic Night! While the kids are at the J, parents can play-cheaper than a babysitter! Spend an evening at the J with your friends enjoying pizza, games, a movie and making your own sundae. Grades K-3 and 4-5. Register. Members $20, Public $30. At the door: Members $25, Public $35
Time:Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Date:Saturday, Feb. 11 Add to Outlook
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.
Kids Night Out - Mar. 10 - K - 3 & 4 - 5
Magic Night! While the kids are at the J, parents can play-cheaper than a babysitter! Spend an evening at the J with your friends enjoying pizza, games, a movie and making your own sundae. Grades K-3 and 4-5. Register. Members $20, Public $30. At the door: Members $25, Public $35
Time:Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Date:Saturday, Mar. 10 Add to Outlook
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.
Kids Night Out Feb. 18. Gr. K - 3 & 4 - 5
Magic Night! While the kids are at the J, parents can play-cheaper than a babysitter! Spend an evening at the J with your friends enjoying pizza, games, a movie and making your own sundae. Grades K-3 and 4-5. Register. Members $20, Public $30. At the door: Members $25, Public $35
Time:Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Date:Saturday, Feb. 18 Add to Outlook
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.
Kids Night Out Mar. 24 Gr. K - 3 & 4 - 5
Magic Night! While the kids are at the J, parents can play-cheaper than a babysitter! Spend an evening at the J with your friends enjoying pizza, games, a movie and making your own sundae. Grades K-3 and 4-5. Register. Members $20, Public $30. At the door: Members $25, Public $35
Time:Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Date:Saturday, Mar. 24 Add to Outlook
$20 for members, $30 for the general public.
KidsKraft, Grades 4 - 5 Thursdays
Children have the freedom to develop their creative style in our playground of art stations! Kids move freely between project stations and explore paint, paper, wood and more to create unique 'Masterpieces'. Children's Enrichment room. Material fee $25.00
Time:Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades 4-5
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Little Rembrandts Explore Clay ages 4 - 5
It's clay day at the J!!! Students will make projects by pinching, coiling, making slabs and sculpting. This wonderful, tactile medium teaches your child to think about structure, shapes and forms. Projects are fun and creative. Supplies included.
Time:Thursday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members, $160 for the general public.
Little Rembrandts Learn to Draw and Paint ages 4-5
Knowing basic drawing skills is essential for every child, In this exciting creative class, your child will learn how to mix colors, papint in acrylics and water colors and see how easy it is to draw using simple shapes, NO esperience needed. More challenging projects will be given to advanced students. One canvas per student, all other supplies included.
Time:Monday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members, $160 for the general public.
Math, Magic and Marbles, Grades 4 - 5 Mondays
Kids build comprehension and number skills through games and number fun! Dyna Math helps develop math skills through fun hands on experiences in problem solving and critical thinking. Scholastic guidelines with movement experiences make Dyna Math FUN! Children's Enrichment Room. No Class Feb. 20 Material Fee $25.00
Time:Monday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:Grades 4-5
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Mind Games. Grades 4 - 5 Wednesdays
Mind Games supports a balanced language program encouraging critical thinking. The selected games and activities strengthen essential reading comprehension skills. Children's Enrichment room. Material fee $25.00
Time:Wednesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Moving Stories Thursdays Ages 4 - 5
Age Range:5/1/06-8/31/07 In this class children explore ways to express themselves through movement. Literature, toys and animals come alive as we use props, games and our imagination to express ourselves and tell stories. The goal is to give childern the wings to fly creatively and express their full range of feelings through movement. Instructor: Esther Adler
Time:Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:4-5 years old
$132 for members, $150 for the general public.
Oliver- Sunday Performance
Join us for Jstage performance of the all-time musical favorite: Oliver!With the outstanding hits: "I'd Do Anything", "Consider Yourself", "Where is Love"- this will be an unforgettable performance!!
All tickets are $10.
Time:Sunday from 4 p.m. to
Date:Sunday, Dec. 18 Add to Outlook
$10 for members.
One, Two, Three Math Is Easy- Ages 4 - 5
Age Range: Children born 5/1/06-11/30/07 This 9-week introductory math class is designed for children who will enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2011. This program will familiarize your child with the basic math concepts as they discover that math is all around them and that it is FUN! Children will delve into counting ordinal and cardinal numbers, classifying by color, shape and size as well as patterns, measurement, basic geometry and vocabulary. Includes material fee Maximum 16, Minimum 6
Time:Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:4-5 years old
$156 for members, $191 for the general public.
Parent/Child Itty Bitty Soccer Clinic 2, Ages 3-5
Taught by experienced coaches and parent participation, this skill-driven clinic will focus on the fundamentals of soccer including: shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more... In addition you will participate in fun and interactive soccer drills and games! *Each child will receive a T-shirt, certificate and trophy Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 4 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 5
Ages:3-5 years old
$165 for members.
Scholastic Culture: Grades 2 - 3
This class is interactive and fun! Read favorite stories and act them out. Have fun building literacy skills while telling stories from around the world. Dressing room. Material fee $25.00
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Scholastic Culture: Grades K - 1
This interactive class delves into great cultures, both new and ancient. Learn about the geography of the places we explore and create a unique piece of art from each culture. Dressing room. Material fee $25.00
Time:Wednesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Scholastic Hot Topics Grades 4 - 5 Mondays
Read aloud, discuss scholastic News and Views while developing comprehension and listening skills and having FUN with your friends in a group setting. Children's Enrichment Room. No class Feb. 20. Material Fee $25.00
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:Grades K-5
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Scholastic Stories and Journals Grades 4 - 5 Wednesdays
Storyworks supports a balanced language arts program with a selection of original literature and appealing activities that strengthen essential reading and writing skills. Students are exposed to great authors and illustrators and to exciting literature in a variety of ways. Movement experiences add fun and excitement to Storyworks. Children's Enrichment room. Material fee $25.00
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
School's Out Friday, March 2
School's out, so come spend the day at the J with us!
Grades K-5: Participate in a variety of activities, including: sports, art, swimming, games, field trips & more! Please bring a kosher dairy lunch, swim suit and towel in case weather permits swimming.
CIT - Grades 6-8: Learn the tools needed to be a JCC counselor, while playing sports, swimming, doing art projects and more.
Club J Members $40, JCC Members $50, Public $60 Pre Care 7:30-9 a.m. $10 per day Post Care 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $12 per day Post Care: FREE to Club J members

Time:Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Date:Friday, Mar. 2 Add to Outlook
$50 for members, $60 for the general public.
School's Out- Monday, February 13
School's out, so come spend the day at the J with us! Grades K-5: Participate in a variety of activities, including: sports, art, swimming, games, field trips & more! Please bring a kosher dairy lunch, swim suit and towel in case weather permits swimming. CIT - Grades 6-8: Learn the tools needed to be a JCC counselor, while playing sports, swimming, doing art projects and more.
Club J Members $40, JCC Members $50, Public $60 Pre Care 7:30-9 a.m. $10 per day Post Care 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $12 per day Post Care: FREE to Club J members
Time:Monday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Date:Monday, Feb. 13 Add to Outlook
$50 for members, $60 for the general public.
School's Out- Monday, February 20
School's out, so come spend the day at the J with us!
Grades K-5: Participate in a variety of activities, including: sports, art, swimming, games, field trips & more! Please bring a kosher dairy lunch, swim suit and towel in case weather permits swimming. CIT - Grades 6-8: Learn the tools needed to be a JCC counselor, while playing sports, swimming, doing art projects and more. Club J Members $40, JCC Members $50, Public $60 Pre Care 7:30-9 a.m. $10per day Post Care 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $12 per day Post Care: FREE to Club J members
Time:Monday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Date:Monday, Feb. 20 Add to Outlook
$50 for members, $60 for the general public.
School's Out/JCC's Wednesday, March 14
School's Out/JCC’s In, Gr K-8 When school’s out, come spend the day at the J with us!
Grades K-5: Participate in a variety of activities, including: sports, art, swimming, games, field trips & more! Please bring a Kosher dairy lunch, swim suit and towel in case weather permits swimming.
CIT - Grades 6-8: Learn the tools to be a JCC counselor, while playing sports, swimming, doing art projects and more. Pre Care 7:30-9 a.m. $10 per day Post Care 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $12 per day Post Care: FREE to Club J members
Time:Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Date:Wednesday, Mar. 14 Add to Outlook
$50 for members, $60 for the general public.
Ski Week Camp gr. K - 5 & CIT- Feb 21 - 24
Join us for Ski Week Camp. Pre and pre-post, CIT program available. Refund policy. JCC Camp fees are non-refundable. There is no reduction of refund of fees due to absense, illness or withdrawals. No fees are transferable.
Time:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Feb. 21 Add to Outlook
Ends:Friday, Feb. 24
$242 for members, $352 for the general public.
Ski Week Counselor in Training Program. Gr. 6-8 Feb. 21 - 24
Participate in our Counselor-in-Training Program. Learn leadership skills, basic first aid training, program developement and ovarall insight to being a counselor.
Time:Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Feb. 21 Add to Outlook
Ends:Friday, Feb. 24
$150 for members, $200 for the general public.
Soccer, Grades 2-5 Mondays and Tuesdays
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the fundamentals of the soccer including: shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more...Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play soccer. Field. No class Mon. Feb 20
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:Grades 2-5
$105 for members.
Sockeyball Grade K-1
It's Sockey time! This match of indoor soccer and hockey is a winning combination and a great workout. Gym
Time:Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:Grades K-1
$105 for members.
Sportsmania Tuesdays, ages 3 - 4
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun!! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ages:3-4 years old
Instructor:Coach Eddie, coach Jon and Staff
$140 for members.
Sportsmania Tuesdays ages 4 - 5
Explore the woExplore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun. Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Jan. 24 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Mar. 13
$140 for members.
Sportsmania Wednesdays ages 4 - 5
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun. Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Sportsmania! Thursdays Ages 3 - 4
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun. Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Thursday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:3-4 years old
$140 for members.
Sportsmania! Thursdays Ages 4 - 5
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun. Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Thursday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Sportsmania! Wednesdays ages 3 - 4
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun. Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:3-4 years old
$140 for members.
StarWars, Grades K - 1 Wednesdays
Each class children will play an action game while developing social interaction with their peers. Coaches will supervise; teach fundamentals and rules while having fun! Gym. Members Only
Time:Wednesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:Grades K-1
$105 for members.
T-Ball/Baseball Training Clinic. Ages 3 - 5. Sundays
Get ready for the JCC T-Ball season! Taught by experienced players and coaches, this workshop will focus on the fundamentals of the baseball including, hitting, fielding, base-running, offensive and defensive strategy and more... In addition you will play fun andinteractive baseball games! For more information please conact Eddie Priesand, sports and recreation Director at 949-435-3400 x 104 or eddiep@jccoc.org. No class 5/13 and 5/27
Time:Sunday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Apr. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, June 10
$170 for members.
T-Ball/BaseballT-Ttraining Clinic Ages 6 - 7 and 8 - 9 Sundays
Get ready for the JCC T-Ball season! Taught by experienced players and coaches, this workshop will focus on the fundamentals of the baseball including, hitting, fielding, base-running, offensive and defensive strategy and more... In addition you will play fun andinteractive baseball games! For more information please conact Eddie Priesand, sports and recreation Director at 949-435-3400 x 104 or eddiep@jccoc.org. No class 5/13 and 5/27
Time:Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Apr. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, June 10
Ages:Grades K-1
$170 for members.
Tastes of Adventure! Grades K - 1 Thursdays
Travel to lands near and far...listen to stories and legends and learn the cultures from many lands with Cynthia from the Bowers Museum. Material fee $25.00
Time:Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:Grades K-1
Instructor:Cynthia, Bowers Museum
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Tastes of Adventure! Grades. 2 - 5 Thursdays
Travel to lands near and far...listen to stories and legends and learn the cultures from many lands with Cynthia from the Bowers Museum. Material fee $25.00
Time:Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Instructor: Cynthia, Bowers Museum
$105 for members, $159 for the general public, $25 optional fees.
Wacky Sports Games Mondays, Ages 3 - 4
Have tons of fun and play wacky sports games. Learn exciting sports games including obstacle courses, super relay races, parachute games, camp games, jump the creek and more! Develop basic skill movements, balance, hand eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship, while having fun!! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Monday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:3-4 years old
$140 for members.
Wacky Sports Games Mondays, Ages 4 - 5
Get ready to have tons of fun and play wacky and wild sports games with experienced coaches! Learn new, unique and exciting sports games such as obstacle courses, super relay races, parachute games, camp games, jump-the-creek and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun!! No classes Dec 19-31. Jan.16
Time:Monday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Wacky Sports Games Thursdays, Ages 3 - 5
Have tons of fun and play wacky sports games. Learn exciting sports games including obstacle courses, super relay races, parachute games, camp games, jump the creek and more! Develop basic skill movements, balance, hand eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship, while having fun. Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Jon & Staff
Time:Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
Ages:3-5 years old
$140 for members.
Yoga Mondays ages 4 - 5
Children explore yoga through fun, simple and playful breathing games, imaginative yoga poses and focus/calming down exercises presented in combination with school topics like ABC's, science, holidays and more. The class is designed to help children discover yoga's healing benefits for themselves. Instructor: Esther Adler
Time:Monday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 23 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Mar. 12
Ages:4-5 years old
$132 for members, $150 for the general public.
Young Music Cmpany ages 3 - 5
Age Range:5/1/06-8/31/08 This class provides exciting and interactive music experience that helps spark children's love for music. Children will develop social skills, language skills, a healthy attityde towards movement and excercise and have numerous opportunities for gross and fine motor development, Our imaginative and engaging songs and activities will have the children jumping like a frog, flying like a butterflym driving a racecar and riding on a train! Instructor: The Young Music Company
Time:Friday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Friday, Jan. 27 Add to Outlook
Ends:Friday, Mar. 16
Ages:3-5 years old
Instructor:The Young Music Company
$132 for members, $150 for the general public.
Young Rangers ages 4 - 5
Age Range:5/1/06-11/31/07 Explore the great outdoors from the dirt to the sky. Children journey around the JCC discovering trails, creepy crawlers, drifting clouds and everything nature has to offer. We'll provide the hat, you provide the sturdy shoes. Instructor: Stojana Radovic-Milovic
Time:Friday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Friday, Jan. 27 Add to Outlook
Ends:Friday, Mar. 16
Ages:4-5 years old
$132 for members, $150 for the general public.
Young Scientists Wednesdays, Ages 3 - 5
Our little scientists begin to understand their world through exciting hands-on experiments and materials. Instructor: Stojana Radovic-Milovic Includes Material Fee Maximum 12, Minimum 6 Age Range: Children born 5/1/06-2/28/08
Time:Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 25 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ages:3-5 years old
Instructor:Stojana Radovic-Milovic
$132 for members, $191 for the general public.
Zumba Grades K - 1 Thursdays
Move to the beat and step to the rhythm in this class filled with creative movement aerobic stretch and dance games. Children learn to move to music as they practice 'Zumba' dance combinations while building team spirit and confidence. This very high energy class guarantees a cardio workout, a positive safe environement and a lot of fun! Dressing room.
Time:Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
Zumba. Grades 2 - 3 Thursdays
Move to the beat and step to the rhythm in this class filled with creative movement aerobic stretch and dance games. children learn to move to music as they practice 'Zumba dance combinations while building team spirit and confidence. This very high energy class guarantees a cardio workout, a positive safe environement and a lot of fun! Dressing room.
Time:Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Jan. 26 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Mar. 15
$105 for members, $159 for the general public.
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