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What should our family do this weekend? I hear this question A LOT—in my own house, walking around the J, and even at our local grocery store. Families have many activities available to them, and at times it can seem like there are TOO many choices. This question and challenge of what to do led our JCC to develop a new summer program for families: Summer Vacay at the J. Taking inspiration from resorts, cruise ships, and our camps, we deliver fun and relaxing experiences for families. ...

During the past year, the Merage JCC participated in a JCCA benchmarking study measuring excellence amongst JCCs across the nation. The study focused on financial results, member satisfaction, and governance. Comparing results to previous years’ surveys and peers, the Merage JCC shined! 86% More than 86% of Merage JCC member respondents agreed that our JCC makes an impact in the overall community. 75% Merage JCC maintained a whopping 75% retention rate (pre-COVID). ...