2015 Summer Program Guide by JCC of Greater Baltimore

Summer Program Guide June â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 2015

Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore

Special Offers Check out our Summer J Deals! page 3

Summer Fun Safe Swimming page 4 Summer Rec Park Hours page 5

Now Open LifeBridge Health: Living Well at the J and Physiotherapy sets up shop page 11

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Table of Contents

Building Hours

General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Parenting Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Membership Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Park Heights Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rec Park and Pool Information. . . . . . . . 4

DBJCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fitness Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Early Childhood Education. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kids Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fitness Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Owings Mills Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Teen Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LifeBridge Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Arts and Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Building Hours Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm Starting May 31 at Park Heights 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday 5:30am-10:00pm Friday 5:30am-6:00pm Saturday Owings Mills* 1:00pm-6:00pm

Shalom | Welcome to the J At the JCC we strive to provide a warm and supportive environment in all of our programs. We are here to help you gain new skills, enhance your health, connect with others and engage in meaningful experiences. From the moment you walk into a program we want you to feel like you belong. We want the J to be your home away from home.

*Saturday entrance around back. Please note: The indoor pools close 30 minutes prior to building closure; all other facilities close 15 minutes prior to building closure.

Achieving this level of welcoming engagement and relevance requires an amazing professional team that is committed to our JCC mission. It's all about the "who"!

Holiday Hours

This year has been about restructuring our professional team to ensure that our JCC continues to play an important role in your lives. To that end, we have promoted many managers and have added new talent to our team. Internal promotions and new additions to the J's professional team: • Paul Lurie, VP of Fitness, Recreation, and Aquatics • Sharon Seigel, Senior Program Director of Outreach and Engagement (includes Parenting) • Emily (Peisach) Stern, Director of Children's Services • Melissa Berman, Director of Arts and Culture Education and Adult Programming • David Mitnick, Director of Rentals and Special Projects (including Camp Koolanu) •“Downtown” Ellie Brown, Charm City Tribe Program Coordinator and Manager of the Downtown Baltimore JCC (DBJCC)

• Gail Wolven, LifeBridge Health Wellness Coordinator at the J • Rebecca Chinsky, Senior Director of Recreation and Maccabi Experience • Sarah Spratt, Director of Special Needs • Sara Rubinstein, Program Coordinator, Special Needs • Peter Michaelson, Gordon Center Theater Manager and Technical Director

Shavuot (Memorial Day Weekend) May 23: JCC closes at 5:00pm May 24 and 25: JCC closed Independence Day July 4: 1:00-6:00pm (Owings Mills only) Labor Day September 7 Buildings: 8:00am-6:00pm Rec Park: 10:00am-5:30pm

Connect with us:

The promotions and the new staff we have hired in the past few months compliment the current management team who are all committed to providing you with first class experiences. For a list of our Executive and Senior Managers see page 2. We are also currently interviewing for several new positions at the J including: Senior Vice President for Programs and Innovation, Director for Shalom Baltimore/ Interfaith Programming and Senior Director of Fitness. To view the full job descriptions for these and other JCC employment opportunities visit jcc.org/jobs.

J Camps for Ages 2-17 . . . and 14 camps to smile about! From visual and performing arts, sports, outdoor adventures to leadership training for teens- we’ve got it all. Register now at jcc.org/camps or call 410.559.3513. See page 5 for details.

This is such an exciting time for the J as we work to ensure we are welcoming and inclusive to meet the needs of the Jewish and larger community. May your time at the J be the best part of your day! Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore

Barak Hermann

President, JCC of Greater Baltimore

Our Locations Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117 | 410.356.5200 Weinberg Park Heights JCC 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 | 410.542.4900 Downtown Baltimore JCC 1118 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410.559.3618

General Information

Registration

Guest Policy

Online Registration

Guests are welcome to work out at the JCC under the following circumstances: • They must be accompanied by a JCC member and provide picture ID. • Guests are welcome on following days and times: • Sundays from 12:00pm-6:00pm • Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30am-10:00pm • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30am-2:00pm • Fridays from 5:30am-close • Saturdays in Owings Mills from 1:00-6:00pm* *Saturday guest passes will need to be purchased in advance at the member and guest services desk or finance window anytime Sunday-Friday. • No guests are permitted on the following holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day. • A member may bring only one individual/family guest per day. • A person may be a guest no more than three times in one calendar year. • Out-of-town guests who belong to another JCC may use our JCC for up to 14 days. Verification from their local JCC is required.

Visit jcc.org/register or go to jcc.org and click on the “Register Online” button at the top of the page.

Guest Pass Fees Children under age 2: Free Individuals ages 11+: $15

Children ages 3-10: $10 Family: $25

Unaccompanied Child Policy

• Children, ages 10 and under, must be accompanied by an adult (age 16+) while at the JCC. No exceptions. • Children, ages 11 or older, may be in the building unaccompanied.

Kosher Food Policy

At both JCC locations, we maintain Jewish dietary laws and we request your compliance. All food provided by the JCC and affiliate cafés is kosher. Non-kosher food may not be served by patrons at events hosted in the JCC or brought into the café area.

In Person Registration

For questions contact Member and Guest Services Owings Mills: 410.559.3506 | Park Heights: 410.500.5910 Some restrictions apply. Offer valid for new full paying members only. Cannot have been a member in the past 12 months.

Choose one of the following options: • Call the JCC contact person listed with the class information. • Call our finance office Sunday-Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm OM: 410.559.3519 | PH: 410.500.5911

Late Registration If you are interested in a class/program just before, or soon after it begins, please contact the staff person listed for that class/program for space availability.

Payment Full payment is required at time of registration. Current membership is required at the time of registration and throughout the session to take advantage of the member discount or a member-only offering. All payments for CSA classes must be made directly to CSA. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and checks payable to CSA, Ltd. accepted.

Robin Rose Samuels, Marketing 410.500.5912 | rrosesamuels@jcc.org

Amy Bram, Camp Milldale 410.559.3512 | abram@jcc.org

Melanie Schatten, Member and Guest Services 410.500.5995 | mschatten@jcc.org

Rabbi Jessy Gross, Charm City Tribe, 443.613.1946 | jgross@jcc.org

Amy Schwartz, Fitness and Wellness 410.559.3534 | aschwartz@jcc.org

Michael Justice, Controller 410.559.3514 | mjustice@jcc.org

Sharon Seigel, Outreach and Engagement 410.559.3524 | sseigel@jcc.org

Bill Kirkner, Aquatics Facilities and Programs 410.559.3533 |bkirkner@jcc.org

Jill Shapiro, Human Resources 410. 500.5925 | jshapiro@jcc.org

Ilene Meister, Early Childhood Education 410.559.3554 | imeister@jcc.org

Dave Zahn, Plant Operations 410.559.3551 | dzahn@jcc.org

• Refer a friend in June and get a free month added to your membership. • Refer a friend in July or August and get a $50 Gift Card to Amazon or Target.

Phone Registration

Randi Benesch, Arts and Culture 410.559.3609 | rbenesch@jcc.org

Paul Lurie, VP of Fitness, Recreation, and Aquatics 410.559.3546 | plurie @jcc.org

CURRENT Members

Drop off the completed form at either JCC finance window. After hours, please drop form off at the Member & Guest Services Desk. Registration forms will be processed in order of receipt.

Barak Hermann, President 410.559.3502 | bhermann@jcc.org

Phil Miller, Senior VP 410.500.5901 | pmiller@jcc.org

• Join June 7-14 and you could win 10-50% off your annual membership. • Join in July or August and get $100 in J Bucks.

For assistance call our help line for Darius: 410.559.3518

JCC SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Esther Greenberg, Senior VP 410.559.3545 | egreenberg@jcc.org

NEW Members

Watch our instructional video | jcc.org/videotutorial

JCC EXECUTIVE TEAM

Ken Karsh, Senior VP of Finance 410.559.3503 | kkarsh@jcc.org

Encourage your friend to join the J and you will both be rewarded!

Find your class from the landing page: Type in the class code or the title of the class and hit the arrow button.

Membership has its Privileges • 150+ FREE group fitness classes per week • Renovated locker rooms and fitness centers with the latest cardio and strength equipment • Personal Training and Small Group Training • Indoor suspended track • Indoor and Outdoor Lap, Recreational Pools and Sprayground • Gyms for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and more • Childcare options for ages 3 months-10 years • Preschools, camps, teen programs, and enrichment classes

Membership Questions? Give our Member and Guest Services Team a call Owings Mills 410.559.3506 Park Heights 410.500.5910 Owings Mills Member and Guest Services Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm Park Heights Member and Guest Services Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Friday 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm

Join our Fitness Reimbursement Program and Save! The JCC partners with Healthy Contributions, a wellness rewards program that works with insurers like United Healthcare to reimburse members who work out 12 times per month or more. To get started, complete the enrollment form from your health insurance carrier and bring that along with your activation number to our Member Services team. The JCC and Healthy Contributions will do the rest. Visit healthycontributions.com

Membership Pricing

Valid thru June 14, 2015 Monthly Rates Family $87.50 Couples ages 19-64, with single, dependent children thru age 25 living at home Single Parent Family $57.25 Single, separated, divorced, or widowed parent living with single, dependent children thru age 25 living at home Couples 19-64 $73.50 Couples 65+ $50.00 Individual 19-64 $60.00 Individual 65+ $37.50 Full Time Student 19-25 $40.00 Teen 11-18 $35.00 Grandchildren Membership Add a grandchild to your membership: $75 one grandchild (10 and under) $150 two grandchildren (10 and under) $200 three or more grandchildren (10 and under) Monthly membership costs are based on a full year/12 month commitment. All JCC members are provided membership cards. Members must carry their cards with them and be ready to show them upon entering the building and in order to enter the fitness facilities.

Please help us Go Green The Program Guide is on our website at jcc.org/guide. We encourage you to register online at jcc.org/register. A registration form is also available at jcc.org/regform.

The J and the trees thank you.

Pool Hours Shapiro Recreation Park at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC May 23-September 7, 2015

GET COOL IN OUR POOLS Safety First at the Shapiro Rec Park

Summertime at the JCC means lazy, sun-drenched days shared with friends and family at the Shapiro Rec Park. But pool fun goes hand-in-hand with pool safety.

As JCC aquatics director, Bill Kirkner, begins his tenth summer at the park, he takes members behind the scenes of the JCC lifeguard program, where the staff strives to exceed all safety standards. At the JCC, safety starts with having lifeguards who are welltrained, well-known to Bill and who are extremely familiar with the Shapiro Rec Park and the JCC. “Most of our guards have been swimming at the JCC since they were youngsters and half of them come from our swim team!” says Bill. Lifeguards who apply to work at the JCC must pass a skills test which includes an evaluation of water rescue and CPR skills, a 500 yard timed swim, and an interview with Rec Park Head Lifeguard, Travis Robert. Travis assesses their customer service skills and their abilities to respond appropriately to difficult situations. After being hired, new lifeguards (who wear distinctive green shirts) must go through training during the summer where they mentor with a more experienced member of the lifeguarding staff. “From there we evaluate the rookies to see which ones should be invited back for leadership positions,” says Bill. Because JCC lifeguards are so well-trained, they take their jobs seriously. It is important for parents to reinforce the lifeguard’s authority when enforcing rules. Travis and Bill would prefer that questions or concerns be brought to a supervisor, rather than disagreeing with a lifeguard during their shift on deck. From their position up on the deck, lifeguards may be seeing something that folks in the water would not recognize. Bill wants everyone who uses the Rec Park to understand why these rules exist. Many of them are legislated by the state health code while others are meant to prevent injuries. Before you enter our pools please take a moment to review our signage regarding our rules. They exist to protect the safety and health of JCC members and guests. If you have any questions, Bill would love to hear from you. Bill Kirkner: 410.559.3533; bkirkner@jcc.org

Here’s what summer’s all about at Shapiro Rec Park: · 5 outdoor pools including a 50 meter lap pool · Multi level Spray Ground · 1 indoor pool · 4 tennis courts · 2 playgrounds · A kosher café No matter the weather — rain or shine — everyone always has something to do at the J. We are going to show you a beautiful summer!

Monday-Thursday (5/23-6/20 and 8/23-9/6) Monday-Thursday (6/21-8/22)

Family Pool 3:30-8:00pm 12:00-8:00pm

Lap Pool Instructional Pool 7:00am-9:30pm 3:30-6:00pm 7:00am-9:30pm 12:00-6:00pm

Indoor Pool 5:30am-9:30pm 5:30am-9:30pm

Friday (5/23-6/20 and 8/23-9/6) Friday (6/21-8/22)

3:30-5:30pm 12:00-5:30pm

7:00am-6:30pm 3:30-6:00pm 7:00am-6:30pm 12:00-6:00pm

5:30am-5:30pm 5:30am-5:30pm

Saturday

1:00-5:30pm

Sunday (building closes 7:00pm)

10:00am-6:30pm 8:00am-6:30pm 12:00-6:00pm

7:00am-6:30pm

Holiday Hours Memorial Day Weekend Saturday Sunday and Monday July 4 Labor Day

1:00-4:30pm Closed 1:00-4:30pm 10:00am-5:30pm

1:00-4:30pm Closed 1:00-4:30pm 8:00am-5:30pm

1:00-5:30pm

1:00-4:30pm 1:00-4:30pm Closed Closed 1:00-4:30pm 1:00-4:30pm 8:00am-5:30pm 10:00am-5:30pm

Separate Gender Swim at Milldale | 6:00-8:00pm Men Women Mondays | June 29, July 6, July 13, July 27, August 3 Wednesdays | July 1, July 8, July 15, July 29, August 5

J CAMPERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE At Camp Milldale, unless we’re in the Visual Arts program or it’s raining, we’re outside much of the day! Campers can do archery, ropes challenge courses, our climbing wall, nature, lake activities, athletics, or take a ride on our Big Breezy Zip Line. And of course, we’re in the pool for both instructional and recreational swim.

Here at the J we think it’s important for children to have plenty of time outside with open spaces for jumping and playing in the fields, courts, pools and playgrounds. We are very fortunate to have three beautiful campuses with plenty of outdoor amenities for kids to enjoy, including lots of shaded places to keep our campers out of the sun. In our Maccabi Sports Camps, we’re all about having fun on the fields – playing baseball, lacrosse, flag football, ultimate frisbee and more. We’ll take a dip in the pool and get cool in the afternoon, and we’re always outside making new friends, doing drills, building up our skills, and getting in shape. This year we are excited to spend quality time under the roof of our new 800 square foot pavilion, which was donated in memory John Bearman by the Herbert Bearman Foundation. In Tennis Camp, we love to hit the outdoor courts with Coach Adam. We play fun crazy games that teach us how to serve and how to hit an overhead smash. And even though we’re at tennis camp, we also take a break and play games indoors too, like Capture the Flag and Scooter Basketball. Campers also have an opportunity to get cool in the pool.

At Aquatics Adventure Camp, you’d imagine we’re in the pool quite a bit, for instructional swim and for fun water games, and truth be told, we are! But sometimes, it’s great to just sit indoors or in the shade and do fun nautical arts and crafts. The J has camps that are based indoors too. There’s Habimah, our performing arts camp, and CSA Karate Camp, in which we learn Martial Arts. Yet, even though we’re indoors, singing our hearts out or learning Kung Fu, here at the J we are always making time for nature walks, recreational swim, camp-on-camp games, and a world of other great outdoor activities.

Fitness Information

Visit jcc.org/fitness

Group Fitness Classes

Boltansky Indoor Track in Owings Mills

The JCC’s Group Fitness instructors are the area’s best! They are nationally certified and have completed training programs that have prepared them to motivate you to get your best workout. • Most group fitness classes are included in your membership at no additional charge. Classes are for members ages 16+ • Strength classes include BODYPUMP™ and J Barre • Cardiovascular classes include ZUMBA®, SH’BAM™, BODYSTEP™, BODYATTACK™, and BODYCOMBAT™ • We also have yoga, Pilates, and BODYFLOW™ • We are proud to offer group classes for adults of all ages and all fitness levels Schedules may change, albeit slightly, every 4-6 weeks. Current schedules are available in following formats: • Online at jcc.org/schedules • On our mobile app: click on the Group Fitness Schedule icon • Flyers are also available in our Fitness Center or Member and Guest Services

Les Mills Summer 2015 Launch Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Sunday, July 12 | 8:00am-12:00pm

8:00am: BODYPUMP | BODYCOMBAT 8:30am: BODYATTACK 9:00am: BODYSTEP | BODYFLOW 10:00am: BODYPUMP 11:00am: ZUMBA Amy Schwartz: 410.559.3534; aschwartz@jcc.org

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We have an amazing track for running and walking. Please observe proper track etiquette: • Move to the inside lane to allow faster traffic to pass safely • When with a friend, do not walk or run side-by-side • Wear proper shoes, no black soled shoes • Children under age 10 are not permitted on the track. Stroller Hours Mon/Wed/Fri; 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30-3:30pm Tues/Thurs; 9:00-11:00am and 1:30-3:30pm

J Play (Babysitting) Hours Need childcare while you work out?

Owings Mills | Reservations: 410.559.3543 Sunday-Friday; 8:30am-12:00pm Park Heights | Reservations: 410.500.5934 Sunday-Friday; 8:15am-12:30pm

Family-Teen Workout

You must be 16 years old to workout by yourself in the Fitness Centers, however teens ages 12-15* can workout with a parent in the fitness center during the following hours. One child per parent. Owings Mills Sunday; 12:00pm-close Monday/Thursday; 3:00-close Tuesday/Friday; 3:00-6:00pm Saturday; 1:00pm-close Park Heights Sunday; 12:00pm-close Monday-Thursday; 4:00-6:00pm and 7:30pm-close *Teens ages 12-15 can work out on their own after completing a five session Jr. Weight Training class see page 7 for Owings Mills or page 9 for Park Heights.

Single Gender Fitness at Park Heights Fitness Too! is our fully-equipped, single-gender fitness room with cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Male Female Sunday 7:00-8:55am 9:00am-12:25pm 12:30-3:55pm 4:00-Closing Mon/Wed

5:30-6:45am 6:50am-12:55pm 1:00-3:55pm 4:00-6:55pm 7:00-8:25pm 8:30-9:45pm

Tues/Thurs 6:50-8:55am 5:30-6:45am 3:00-6:55pm 9:00am-2:55pm 8:30-9:45pm 7:00-8:25pm Friday 6:50-8:55am 5:30-6:45am 1:30-Closing* 9:00am-1:25pm *15 minutes prior to closing. **Visit jcc.org/schedules for fitness times.

Personal Training Looking to start a new fitness routine and don’t know where to begin? Want to change up your workout with new challenges and better results? Benefits of Personal Training: • Learn the right techniques to avoid injury while achieving powerful results. • Find new and challenging workout routines. • Reach your goals with customized exercise routines designed to meet your unique physical needs. Our Trainers: • Over 25 certified personal trainers on staff. • All of our trainers are certified in CPR and have nationally recognized personal training certification. Trainer specializations include but are not limited to: • Nutritional counseling • Injury prevention and rehabilitation • Marathon/triathlon preparedness • Youth & teen fitness • Peri-menopausal/menopausal fitness • Older adult fitness OM — Lynn Rosen-Stone: 410.559.3535; lrosenstone@jcc.org PH — Jackie Foreman: 410.500.5919; jforeman@jcc.org

First Time Training?

Get your first 3 full-hour sessions for only $120! Or, try our 1 full-hour session plus 4 half-hour sessions for $165. (Offer valid for youth, teens, or adults) One-On-One Personal Training Fees 1 Hour 1-4 Sessions $65 5-9 Sessions $60 10+ Sessions $55

1/2 Hour $40 $35 $33

Small Group Personal Training

• An affordable alternative to one-on-one Personal Training • Share the cost with friends or let us help you find a workout buddy • Combines individual attention with the energy of a group to help you reach your goals faster!

Small Group Personal Training Prices 1 Session Hour 2 People $40 3 People $33 4 People $28

Half Hour $23 $20 $17.50

5 Sessions 2 People 3 People 4 People

Hour $37 $30 $26.80

Half Hour $21 $18 $15

10 Sessions 2 People 3 People 4 People

Hour $35 $27 $25.20

Half Hour $19 $16 $13.50

MICHELE MANNES MANDEL

at the Park Heights J

When personal trainer, Michele Mannes Mandel advises her clients at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC, she speaks from experience. “After giving birth to three kids in two years, I gained 80 pounds! I was in so much pain from being so heavy. My feet and ankles were swollen, my hips were sore …everything hurt,” Michele recalls. Once her children were old enough for her to have some time for herself, the exhausted mom began working out, trying desperately to lose all that excess weight. As she slowly returned to her former size, Michele realized that being thin without living a healthy lifestyle was not enough. She became interested in maintaining a more holistic attitude toward health and fitness and decided to become a personal trainer. Michele developed her skills, at several local fitness clubs. For many years, Michele even ran her own personal training business, Body 4 You, before deciding to return to the gym setting. In the summer of 2014, Michele became a trainer at the J. In addition to the four to six clients she sees at any given time, Michele also teaches TRX suspension training. “It’s a work-out with straps, developed by a Navy Seal,” she explains. Michele likes the J's family-like environment. “At those ‘warehouse’ gyms – the bigger ones, people are doing their own thing and don’t really want advice. The people in Park Heights are very open to education and feedback,” she says. “Training is my passion. I like working with people who want to be healthier,” she says. “I’m honest and straight forward, and I love advising and motivating people to reach their fitness and health goals, and giving them a sense of well-being.”

(Price is per person per session for all personal training)

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Owings Mills Fitness

ENLIST FOR HAROLD'S

Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Youth and Teens_________________________________________ jcc.org/youthfitness Strength Training for Kids

8-10

Tuesday

5:30-6:15pm

6/23-7/28

G: $90 | M: $60

35745

12-15

Mon-Thurs

1:00-2:15pm

6/22-6/25

G: $75 | M: $50

35397

12-15

Monday

6:00-7:00pm

6/22-7/13

G: $75 | M: $50

35405

12-15

Thursday

6:30-7:30pm

7/2-7/23

G: $75 | M: $50

35428

12-15

Mon-Thurs

1:00-2:15pm

8/20-8/23

G: $75 | M: $50

35733

Teen Sports Conditioning

12-15

Wednesday

4:30-5:30pm

7/8-8/12

G: $90 | M: $60

35429

Jr. Weight Training *For Jr. Weight Training in Park Heights see page 24.

Adults_________________________________________________ jcc.org/fitnessclasses

When he became a certified personal trainer in 2006, Harold Harris’s goals were clear. “I wanted to help clients get healthy and fit, bigger, faster, and stronger, and to encourage them to maintain healthy lifestyles,” says Harris. Those goals haven’t changed and neither has Harold’s passion for his work. “Having the opportunity to work with each client gives me great satisfaction. I feel good when I sense that my clients are accomplishing their personal goals whether inside or outside of our workouts,” he says. While Harris admits that it is challenging to keep clients motivated at times, and to encourage JCC members with busy schedules to prioritize their fitness regimens, he is not deterred.

Harris sees benefits to both indoor and outdoor training, so, weather permitting, and if group members are up for it, he typically splits up class time between indoor and outdoor fitness activities. “Outdoor boot camps are great. Usually, we'll do a mix of exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and short runs for cardio,” he says. “Clients are challenged to give their best effort during an exercise session when its cold, hot, or humid. However, it can be tough to give them a complete workout outdoors. So we just finish the workouts inside,” says Harris.

Harris stresses that exercise provides both physical and psychological benefits, so he encourages his clients to do exercises that help them stay fit and live healthy.

18+

Tuesday

6:00-6:30pm

6/2-6/30

G: $50 | M: Free

35784

18+

Tuesday

6:00-6:30pm

7/7-7/28

G: $40 | M: Free

35785

18+

Tuesday

6:00-6:30pm

8/4-8/25

G: $40 | M: Free

35786

MEGA BAR Boot Camp

18+

Wednesday

7:00-8:00pm

6/3-7/8

G: $125 | M: $85

35406

Bruce’s Beachbody Boot Camp

18+

Monday

7:00-8:00pm

6/3-7/8

G: $125 | M: $85

35423

Got Bad Knees?

18+

Wednesday

10:00-10:30am

6/3-6/24

G: $40 | M: Free

35402

18+

Wednesday

9:30-10:00am

7/1-7/22

G: $40 | M: Free

35377

Abs like Obidi

18+

Thursday

7:00-7:45pm

6/4-6/25

G: $50 | M: Free

35383

60+

Tues/Thurs

11:00am-12:00pm

6/16-8/27

Members: Free

35810

Seniors Circuit Express

In addition to the thirty and sixty minute one-on-one and small group training sessions he offers, Harris’ super-challenging indoor/outdoor boot camp classes are known among JCC members 18 and up, as “the work-outs of a lifetime.” “Harold’s Boot camps are classes for three to six participants, and are fun and challenging for beginners and advanced athletes,” says Harris. The hour-long, twice a week workouts are geared to increase strength, endurance, agility, flexibility and range of motion. Participating members routinely lose inches and weight, increase self-confidence, and strengthen their cores through workouts that include circuit training, BOSU training, TRX training, short-distance running, rope jumping, boxing drills, sport drills, obstacle course, relay racing, medicine ball drills, plyometrics and interval training.

Learn The Poses

Youth and Seniors — Amy Schwartz: 410.559.3534; aschwartz@jcc.org | Adults — Lynn Rosen-Stone: 410.559.3535; lrosenstone@jcc.org

Park Heights Fitness Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Core & Pelvic Floor

18+

Monday

6:00-6:45am

6/22-8/10

Members: $100

35313

18+

Friday

9:30am-10:15pm

6/26-8/14

Members: $100

35314

Gut Busters! 18+ Sun*/Tues/Thurs 6:00-6:30am *8:30-9:30am

6/7-7/16

Members: $200

35347

TRX Training

18+

Friday

10:00-10:45am

6/4-7/2

Members: $100

35342

18+

Friday

10:00-10:45am

7/9-8/6

Members: $100

35345

18+

Thursday

12:00-12:45pm

6/4-7/2

Members: $100

35344

18+

Thursday

12:00-12:45pm

7/9-8/6

Members: $100

35346

Chair Yoga with Lisa

60+

Tuesday

12:30-1:30pm

7/7-7/28

G: $60 | M: $40

35304

60+

Tuesday

12:30-1:30pm

6/2-6/30

G: $72 | M: $48

35307

60+

Tuesday

12:30-1:30pm

8/4-8/25

G: $60 | M: $40

35782

Balance Exercise

60+

Tuesday

1:00-2:00pm

6/2-8/25

G: $60 | M: $40

35316

Tai Chi

60+

Thursday

11:45am-12:30pm

6/4-8/27

G: $36 | M: Free

35783

Female Male Harold’s Boot Camp | 18+

Guests: $127 – Members: $85

Tuesday 5:30-6:30am 6/9-7/14 35371 Tuesday 9:00-10:00am 6/9-7/14 35432

Coed

Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm 6/23-7/28 35391 Friday

5:30-6:30am 7/3-8/7 35421

Thursday 7:00-8:00pm 7/9-8/13 35380 Tuesday 9:00-10:00am 7/21-8/25 35408 Tuesday 5:30-6:30am 7/21-8/25 35431 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm 8/4-9/8 35393 Friday

5:30-6:30am 8/14-9/18 35422

Thursday 7:00-8:00pm 8/20-9/24 35390

Seniors

Youth and Seniors — Amy Schwartz: 410.559.3534; aschwartz@jcc.org | Adults — Jackie Foreman: 410.500.5919; jforeman@jcc.org

Tennis | Owings Mills Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Munchkin Tennis

3-5

Tuesday

4:15-5:00pm

6/16-8/11

G: $230 | M: $180

35362

Pee Wee Tennis

5-7

Tuesday

5:15-6:00pm

6/16-8/11

G: $230 | M: $180

35363

Junior Tennis

8-10

Tuesday

6:00-6:45pm

6/16-8/11

G: $230 | M: $180

35364

Preteen Tennis

10-12

Tuesday

6:45-7:30pm

6/16-8/11

G: $230 | M: $180

35730

Cardio Tennis

18+

Tuesday

7:30-8:30pm

6/16-8/11

G: $230 | M: $180

35430

Need your racquet restrung? Tell Adam when you need your racquet done and he will meet your deadline. $30 for synthetic gut $35-$40 for specialty strings. In case of inclement weather call Adam at 410.559.3538 for class updated plans.

LifeBridge Health @ the

Private and Small Group Lessons (Lessons are one hour sessions) Private $70 Semi-Private $80-$90 (2-3 people) Small Group $20 per person (4 or more) Note: Every tennis student must bring a racquet to class. You may purchase a racquet directly from Adam.

Building bridges between fitness and healthy lifestyles.

Adam Stein: 410.559.3538; astein@jcc.org

LifeBridge Health Living Well at the J launched this spring, and now, members can take advantage of the JCC’s new on-site wellness coordinator, who will provide a full range of wellness programs utilizing the resources, medical and professional staff of LifeBridge Health as well as the new on-site physical therapy services powered by Physiotherapy Associates.

Meet Gail Wolven

BJAA is an innovative resource that connects individuals and families to each other and to other programs and services. • Find local resources for toddlers through adults • Access a local events calendar featuring workshops and events for children and adults with special needs, etc. • Connect to other parents via support groups. For more information bjaa@jcc.org; 410.5593613

The J’s new LifeBridge Health Wellness Coordinator. Wolven, who brings a wealth of experience in exercise physiology, personal fitness, gerontology, and nutrition, has worked as manager of the Myerberg Senior Fitness Center, LifeBridge Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program and most recently as a wellness specialist at a boutique medical group. Since beginning her job several months ago, Wolven has quickly become immersed in the JCC community. “I’ve been meeting with different department managers, and members to discover what wellness and education programs would interest them. We want to do whatever we can to help members live healthier lifestyles,” says Wolven.

Meet Todd Shrager

LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy powered by Physiotherapy Associates

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Todd Shrager, PT, ATC, a multi-site manager for Physiotherapy Associates and a Baltimore native, will take the lead in setting up the new JCC physical therapy clinic. A PT since 2001, Shrager brings years of clinical and managerial experience to JCC

Wellness programs at the J, will run the gamut from the vision screenings that take place at both JCC locations, to upcoming lectures on concussion care, nutrition, and maintaining fitness as we age. Wolven’s connection to LifeBridge Health means that JCC members will have direct access to some of the finest and most knowledgeable experts in the healthcare field.

members. He feels strongly about helping people to stay fit, healthy

and active at every stage of the life cycle. He grew up as an athlete and is now a marathon runner.

“We will be bringing some niche programming to the JCC in addition to traditional PT, including a runner evaluation program. The assessment will include running-specific tests, video gait analysis, and tailored training programs that combine physical therapy knowledge with the love of running.”

DENARD SMITH Adult Athletic League Coordinator Denard Smith can’t remember a time when he wasn’t involved with sports. What’s more, he has always been a leader among fellow athletes and teammates – qualities that serve him well in his job as Assistant Sports Director, Fitness Advisor and Adult Athletic League Coordinator at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. Denard began his career at the JCC seven years ago, first working as a member of the fitness center floor staff at the Weinberg Park Heights location. During this time he became a certified personal trainer and soon after took on responsibility for developing and instructing several youth fitness classes including Junior Weight Training and a sports performance class for teens. Over the past year Denard has taught sports clinics in soccer and basketball, supervised and managed a youth basketball league, and assisted the Park Heights JCC’s after school Kid Space program with sports-themed activities for kids. “My favorite part of the job is meeting members and making sure that they are happy. There are people of all ages and backgrounds here and I really enjoy getting to know them.” Where does Denard find the inspiration to inspire others to get their games on? “It would have to be Bruce Lee,” he says. “I think he was taken away from us way too early. His ideas and philosophies were ahead of his time – [Lee believed in] trying to be as balanced as you can, especially in physical activities. He understood the correlation between different forms of fitness training and athletics; he knew how they were beneficial to each other and the body as a whole.” Denard hopes members will consider joining one of the many adult leagues he coordinates. While he admits that game skills are helpful, his main concern is that people enjoy themselves. “In all sports, I want people to have a good time. First and foremost, I want them to leave feeling fulfilled and having had fun with friends new and old.”

Spring and Summer J Leagues Men’s Softball Coed Softball Coed Flag Football Men’s Soccer Coed Kickball Men’s Basketball

Ages 25+ April-August Ages 21+ April-August Ages 18+ April-June Ages 18+ May-July Ages 18+ May-August Ages 35+ June-August

For more information on joining a JCC athletic league, contact Denard at 410.559.5921 or dsmith@jcc.org. 12

If you’re thinking about overnight camp for your children, come see what they’re missing. It’s never too early to plan for next summer. Visit Camp Airy for boys or Camp Louise for girls and experience a day of what camp is all about – fun, friendships, and activities to match every interest! Join us at our beautiful camp sites from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:

Sunday, July 12th, 2015* For details and to register, visit www.airylouise.org. If you can’t join us for this date, please call Camp Airy or Camp Louise to schedule a personal tour. *Reservations required. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Camp Airy 14938 Old Camp Airy Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788 PH 301-271-4636

Camp Louise 24959 Pen Mar Rd. Cascade, MD 21719 PH 301-241-3661

A Jewish Camping Tradition for 2nd – 12th graders.

Aquatics | Owings Mills Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Youth

Aquatics | Owings Mills Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Teens and Adults

Parent Infant Swim

6-24 months

Sunday

11:30am-12:00pm

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35653

Beginner Swim

13+

Sunday

1:00-1:40pm

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35659

6-24 months

Sunday

11:30am-12:00pm

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35651

13+

Sunday

1:00-1:40pm

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35607

Parent Child Swim

2-5

Sunday

9:30-10:00am

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35652

13+

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:10pm

6/22-7/15

G: $150 | M: $125

35658

2-5

Sunday

9:30-10:00am

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35670

13+

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:10pm

7/20-8/12

G: $150 | M: $125

35657

Tadpoles

3-5

Sunday

9:30-10:00am

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35654

13+

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:10pm

8/17-9/21

G: $150 | M: $125

35695

3-5

Sunday

9:30-10:00am

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35672

Advanced Beginner Swim

13+

Sunday

1:50-2:30pm

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35655

ARC Level 1 Swim

Sunday

10:00-10:40am

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35619

13+

Sunday

1:50-2:30pm

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35630

Sunday

10:00-10:40am

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35605

13+

Mon/Wed

6:15-6:55pm

6/22-7/15

G: $150 | M: $125

35636

Tues/Thurs

5:00-5:30pm

6/23-7/16

G: $150 | M: $125

35620

13+

Mon/Wed

6:15-6:55pm

7/20-8/12

G: $150 | M: $125

35656

Tues/Thurs

5:00-5:30pm

7/21-8/13

G: $150 | M: $125

35633

13+

Mon/Wed

6:15-6:55pm

8/17-9/21

G: $150 | M: $125

35629

Tues/Thurs

5:00-5:30pm

8/18-9/10

G: $150 | M: $125

35606

Stroke Improvement

13+

Sunday

1:00-1:40pm

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35662

ARC Level 2 Swim

Sunday

10:45-11:25am

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35634

13+

Sunday

1:00-1:40pm

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35609

Sunday

10:45-11:25am

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35691

13+

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:10pm

6/22-7/15

G: $150 | M: $125

35660

Tues/Thurs

5:30-6:10pm

6/23-7/16

G: $150 | M: $125

35646

13+

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:10pm

7/20-8/12

G: $150 | M: $125

35661

Tues/Thurs

5:30-6:10pm

7/21-8/13

G: $150 | M: $125

35647

13+

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:10pm

8/17-9/21

G: $150 | M: $125

35608

Tues/Thurs

5:30-6:10pm

8/18-9/10

G: $150 | M: $125

35692

Stroke Refinement

13+

Sunday

1:50-2:30pm

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35664

ARC Level 3 Swim

Sunday

10:00-10:40am

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35648

13+

Sunday

1:50-2:30pm

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35611

Sunday

10:00-10:40am

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35604

13+

Mon/Wed

6:15-6:55pm

6/22-7/15

G: $150 | M: $125

35663

Tues/Thurs

6:15-6:55pm

6/23-7/16

G: $150 | M: $125

35649

13+

Mon/Wed

6:15-6:55pm

7/20-8/12

G: $150 | M: $125

35637

Tues/Thurs

6:15-6:55pm

7/21-8/13

G: $150 | M: $125

35650

13+

Mon/Wed

6:15-6:55pm

8/17-9/21

G: $150 | M: $125

35610

Tues/Thurs

6:15-6:55pm

8/18-9/10

G: $150 | M: $125

35612

ARC Level 4 Swim

Sunday

10:45-11:25am

6/21-8/9

G: $150 | M: $125

35624

OM — Sue Szembroth: 410.559.3536; swimlessons@jcc.org | PH — Shawnise Crawford: 410.500.5931; scrawford@jcc.org

Sunday

10:45-11:25am

8/16-9/27

G: $112.50 | M: $93.75

35613

Tues/Thurs

5:30-6:15pm

6/23-7/16

G: $150 | M: $125

35625

Tues/Thurs

5:30-6:15pm

7/21-8/13

G: $150 | M: $125

35626

Tues/Thurs

5:30-6:15pm

8/18-9/10

G: $150 | M: $125

35614

Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Lifeguarding

15+

Mon-Thurs

9:30am-6:30pm

6/15-6/18

G: $350 | M: $275

35693

15+

Mon-Thurs

9:30am-6:30pm

6/22-6/25

G: $350 | M: $275

35699

15+

Mon-Thurs

9:30am-6:30pm

7/13-7/16

G: $350 | M: $275

35700

15+

Mon-Thurs

9:30am-6:30pm

7/27-7/30

G: $350 | M: $275

35720

15+

Mon-Thurs

9:30am-6:30pm

8/10-8/13

G: $350 | M: $275

35721

CPR Pro Challenge

18+

Friday

9:00-10:30am

5/29

G: $95 | M: $95

35065

CPR/AED for the Pro Rescuer

18+

Friday

10:30am-2:00pm

5/29

G: $110 | M: $110

35059

Lay Responder First Aid, CPR/AED

18+

Friday

10:00am-5:00pm

5/15

G: $110 | M: $110

35070

Certifications

DEEPENING Jewish life

Aquatics | Certifications

PIONEERING care for the vulnerable

DEEPENING Jewish life

For more information on ARC Levels 5-6 Swim Lessons please call or visit jcc.org/swimlessons.

PIONEERING care for the vulnerable

associated.org

SUE SZEMBROTH

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Tadpoles

3-5

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:30pm

6/2-6/25

G: $140 | M: $100

34877

3-5

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:30pm

8/4-8/20

G: $105 | M: $75

35545

ARC Level 1 Swim

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:40pm

6/2-6/25

G: $140 | M: $100

34860

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:40pm

8/4-8/20

G: $105 | M: $75

35603

ARC Level 2 Swim

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:40pm

6/2-6/25

G: $140 | M: $100

34524

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:40pm

8/4-8/20

G: $105 | M: $75

35568

ARC Level 3 Swim

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:40pm

6/2-6/25

G: $140 | M: $100

34865

Tues/Thurs

6:00-6:40pm

8/4-8/20

G: $105 | M: $75

35575

Intermediate Swim

13+

Tues/Thurs

6:45-7:25pm

6/2-6/25

G: $140 | M: $100

34888

“I like the JCC’s commitment to strong Jewish values. My personal avocation is promoting water safety, particularly for young kids. The fact that it is a required mitzvah for Jewish parents to teach their children to swim is very consistent with the environment that I sought professionally”.

Tadpoles

3-5

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34876

3-5

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:15pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35532

ARC Level 1 Swim

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34859

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35589

ARC Level 2 Swim

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34861

At the JCC, Sue teaches the American Red Cross (ARC) Learn to Swim Program. The program has six levels from Introduction to Water Skills all the way up to Swimming and Skills Proficiency, the course that prepares students to be water safety instructors and lifeguards.

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35566

ARC Level 3 Swim

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34862

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35574

Beginner Swim

13+

Mon/Wed

6:30-7:10pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34882

Intermediate Swim

13+

Mon/Wed

5:45-6:25pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34883

Parent Infant Swim

6 mos-2 yrs

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:30pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34874

Parent Child Swim

2-5

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:30pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34873

Tadpoles

3-5

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:30pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34875

3- 5

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:30pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35531

ARC Level 1 Swim

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34855

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35588

ARC Level 2 Swim

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

35779

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35590

ARC Level 3 Swim

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

35780

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

8/3-8/19

G: $105 | M: $75

35593

13+

Mon/Wed

5:00-5:40pm

6/1-6/24

G: $140 | M: $100

34878

Helping others feel safe in the water is her calling. Sue Szembroth has always been a swimming enthusiast. As Aquatics Coordinator at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, since 2006, she has had the responsibility and the joy of teaching young children how to swim. “Water aerobics is my first love,” says Sue. “I took it as part of my gym credits in college and now I am a certified Master Instructor with the United States Water Fitness Association and the Aquatics Exercise Association. And Sue is pleased to be using her passion to help JCC members and the Jewish community.

Sue enjoys sharing her love of water and her commitment to safety with seniors as well as children. “Because I am an aquatics instructor for seniors, and because the JCC offers the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics exercise classes, I feel I am also abiding by the Jewish value of honoring and caring for the older generation.”

Water Aerobics Class

Age

Day

Aquatics | Park Heights

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Owings Mills

Class

Male

Female

Coed

Arthritis Foundation Aquatics

21+

Mon/Wed/Fri

10:30-11:15am

6/22-10/2

G: $35/day | M: $25/day

35665

Water Aerobics

18-60

Mon/Wed/Fri

8:30-9:15am

6/22-9/25

G: $35/day | M: $25/day

35668

Beginner Swim

18-60

Mon-Fri

9:30-10:15am

6/22-9/25

G: $20/day | M: $15/day

35669

For more information on ARC Levels 4-6 Swim Lessons please call or visit jcc.org/swimlessons.

60+

Mon/Wed/Fri

8:30-9:15am

6/22-9/25

G: $35/day | M: Free

35666

60+

Mon-Fri

9:30-10:15am

6/22-9/25

G: $20/day | M: Free

35667

Deep Water Aerobics

60+

Tues/Thurs

10:30-11:15am

6/22-10/2

G: $35/day | M: $25/day

35632

Park Heights Arthritis Foundation Aquatics*

21+

Tues/Thurs

2:00-2:45pm

6/2-8/27

See below 35537

Water Aerobics

18-60

Mon-Fri

8:45-9:30am

6/1-8/31

G: $100 | M: $75

35538

60+

Mon-Fri

8:45-9:30am

6/1-8/31

G: $100 | M: Free

35582

16 *Pricing for 1 or 2 days a week. G: $68, $100 | M: $36, $50

Swimming Lesson Policy Sometimes the pool becomes unavailable for swimming lessons due to circumstances beyond our control. If the pool is unavailable for swimming lessons due to inclement weather or health & safety related issues, our instructors will conduct a land-based session including either water safety and/or land-based stroke drills at the instructor’s discretion. Make-up lessons will not be scheduled if a water session needs to be missed for one of these reasons. The JCC does not provide refunds for missed water sessions. OM — Sue Szembroth: 410.559.3536; swimlessons@jcc.org | PH — Shawnise Crawford: 410.500.5931; scrawford@jcc.org

Parent and Infant/Toddler Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Classes are $10 off if you sign up by June 12!

Owings Mills Hello Baby

Up to 4 months

Tuesday

12:00-1:00pm

6/9-6/30

Free Class

35415

Up to 4 months

Tuesday

11:30am-12:30pm

8/4-8/25

Free Class

35739

Baby Fun

3-10 months

Tuesday

12:00-1:00pm

7/7-7/28

G: $60 | M: $50

35792

Swim, Gym, and Play

4-12 months

Tuesday

10:30-11:45am

6/23-8/11

G: $150 | M: $125

35417

8-16 months

Wednesday

10:30-11:45am

6/24-8/12

G: $150 | M: $125

35818

12-18 months

Monday

10:30-11:45am

6/22-8/10

G: $150 | M: $125

35386

Summer Fun

16-24 months

Friday

11:00-11:45am

7/10-7/31

G: $55 | M: $45

35898

Art Explorers

20-36 months

Wednesday

11:00-11:45am

6/24-7/22

G: $75 | M: $60

35409

Preschool Prep

20-36 months

Thursday

10:00-11:45am

6/25-8/13

G: $165 | M: $145

35416

Farm to Table Fun

2-3 years

Sunday

10:00-10:45am

7/12-7/26

G: $45 | M: $37

35822

Wednesday

9:30-10:15am

6/24-7/29

G: $70 | M: $60

35740

Monday

11:00-11:45am

6/22-7/27

G: $40 | M: $25

35348

Stroller B Fit

Park Heights Stay and Play

Home of PJ Library

Code

6-36 months

Sharon Seigel or Linda Lapidus: 410.559.3524; parenting@jcc.org

Your celebration begins here! Parents, celebrate your child’s next birthday with one of the J’s terrific birthday packages. The J is party-central – offering the place and space you need for birthday activity and fun. • Playtime Parties • Outdoor Pool Parties • Sports and Martial Arts Parties • Dance and Arts Parties You name it – we will make it happen! J parties are available at our Owings Mills, Park Heights, and Downtown Baltimore locations, for children ages 1-10 years. Park Heights ‒ Merav Levine: 410.500.5917; mlevine@jcc.org Owings Mills ‒ Sol Kleiner: 410.559.3541; skleiner@jcc.org Under 3 ‒ Linda Lapidus: 410.559.3524; parenting@jcc.org

Shalom Baby Childbirth with a Jewish Twist Shalom Baby is a four week class for expectant parents that combines childbirth preparation with information about related Jewish traditions. Participants will benefit from instruction with an experienced GBMC birth and postpartum doula as well as visits from Jewish professionals who will provide information and resources as you prepare to welcome your baby. In addition, once your baby arrives, participate in Hello Baby and other parent/ child opportunities offered at the JCC. Contact Melissa Berman: meberman@cjebaltimore.org, call 410.735.5013 or visit cjebaltimore.org. A project co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center and the Center for Jewish Education.

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PLAY Where Children Read, OM Birthday Parties WITBilly from H US ! Play and Grow Weinberg Park Heights JCC HOURS

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-4:30pm Friday: 9:30-11:00am Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm

PRICE

JCC Members: Free Guests: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-1:00pm: $5 per child Monday-Thursday, 1:00-4:30pm: Free Sunday, 10:30-3:30pm: $5 per child

jcc.org/jtown 410.500.5914 Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore

FOR SUMMER FUN Mini Camps

Camp TWIRL

Need help filling in the gaps between camp and school? Sign up by the day or the week for our popular mini camps! Activities include separate gender davening, swim, art, sports, ceramics, karate and more! All in our beautiful air-conditioned facilities.

Get ready for an incredible evening experience at the J! You’ll spend quality time with your friends, while enjoying different themes each week. Activities will include fitness, art, team building, Chesed projects and of course ridiculous FUN!

Girls in grades K-5 and Boys in Grades K-3 June 15-19; August 17-21 and 24-28

Wonder Wednesdays

Ideal for ages 2-8 Guests: $3 per person – Members: $1 per person Wednesdays; 4:30-6:30pm | July 1-August 5

Bring the whole family for six great afternoons featuring petting zoos, music, moon-bounces and more. Admission includes playtime in J Town and the gym

Merav Levine: 410.500.5917; mlevine@jcc.org | jcc.org/phyouth

Girls entering grades 7 and 8 Monday-Thursday; 6:30-9:45pm | June 29-August 6 Weinberg Park Heights JCC

All programming will be run and led by Camp Director, Oriana Kelemer along with JCC professional staff. Fun and safety combined with the tznius standards are our number one priority. Weekly fee: Guests: $120 – Members: $100 (2 week minimum required) For details contact Merav or register online at jcc.org/camps.

DBJCC | Downtown Baltimore JCC

After School

Class

Age

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Hello Baby/Infant Massage

Up to 5 months

Monday

10:00-11:00am

6/22-8/3

G: $120 | M: $96

35438

Baby Groove

5-12 months

Monday

11:15am-12:15pm

6/22-8/3

G: $120 | M: $96

35439

Movers and Shakers!

12-18 months

Tuesday

9:45-10:30am

6/23-7/28

G: $105 | M: $84

35437

Summer Fun!

18-24 months

Thursday

9:45-10:30am

6/25-7/30

G: $105 | M: $84

35444

Messy and Messier

2-4 years

Wednesday

9:45-10:30am

6/24-7/29

G: $105 | M: $84

35440

Pizza and Play

Monday

5:30-7:30pm

7/8

G: $20 | M: $15

35441

Happiest Baby on the Block, Individuals

Sunday

10:00-11:30am

6/14

G: $25 | M: $25

35442

Sunday

10:00-11:30am

7/12

G: $25 | M: $25

35443

Happiest Baby on the Block, Couples

Sunday

10:00-11:30am

6/14

G: $35 | M: $35

35732

Sunday

10:00-11:30am

7/12

G: $35 | M: $35

35731

The day doesn’t end when the school bell rings. We offer a safe, nurturing place where kids can continue to learn and grow. Kids Center, our after school program at the JCC is designed to promote your child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We promote character building and teamwork through a comprehensive curriculum that is geared to meet the needs of children and families after school. High quality programming at an incredible value • Personalized attention — 1:11 educator/child ratio • Supervised homework help • Access to computers • Gym and outdoor activities • Healthy snacks • Born to MoveTM (Fitness Class) • Games and art projects • Volunteer Projects

Events

Enrichment Classes • Culture Club • Karate

Ellie Brown: 410.559.3618; dbjcc@jcc.org | 1118 Light Street in Federal Hill

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS

AT THE

We currently offer school bus service from: • Reisterstown • Glyndon • Franklin • Woodholme • Chatsworth • Fort Garrison

Kids Center Hours Monday-Thursday: School dismissal-6:30pm Friday: School dismissal-6:00pm

• Early Literacy and Language Development

Emily (Peisach) Stern: 410.559.3557; epeisach@jcc.org Learn more about our Inclusion Program on page 28.

• Science

• Indoor and Outdoor Play • Gardening • Hebrew • Cooking • Art Call to arrange for a tour: Stoler ECE at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Ilene Meister: 410.559.3554; imeister@jcc.org Meyerhoff ECE at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC Ahuva Radzner: 410.500.5936; phece@jcc.org

Limited openings available for the 2015/2016 school year!

KEEPING KIDS BUSY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Culture Club

Grades 1-5 | Thursdays; 4:30-5:30pm Every four weeks we welcome a different local arts organization to inspire creativity in your child. Themes include dance, cooking, drama, visual arts, music and more.

Children’s Production Theatre

Grades 1-7 Youth with a passion for theatrical arts can try out for our Fall or Spring plays. Under the tutelage of Broadway actress, CJay Philips and her team they will work together to present two performances at the Gordon Center.

Towson University Community Dance

• Timber Grove • Cedarmere

PLUS, for an additional fee, we offer transportation to Beth Israel on Tuesdays for Hebrew School.

Our ECE curriculum also includes:

• Physical Education

• Dance • Tennis

Flexible Scheduling Options — choose your days and sign up by the month.

Every day our expert teaching staff provides a supportive and stimulating environment where your child will be introduced to reading and math readiness, music, nature, nutrition, Jewish culture, and so much more.

• Instructional Swim

Kids Center

Ages 3-8 Your children will learn the fundamentals of tap, ballet and more in these nurturing classes taught by Towson University Dance faculty. Melissa Berman: 410.559.3593; mberman@jcc.org jcc.org/omyouth

Pee Wee Sports with Mr. Sol

Age 3 | Weekdays; 3:30-4:15pm Inspire your budding athlete with the very early basics of soccer, basketball, tball and more. Sol Kleiner: 410.550.3541; skleiner@jcc.org

School’s Out

Grades K-5 | Weekdays; 9:30am-3:30pm (plus extended day) When school’s closed for vacation or professional days the J is open for days full of fun and creativity. Brad Kerxton: 410.559.3547; bkerxton@jcc.org jcc.org/schoolsout

Cinema Judaica also looks at post-World War II film; in particular, how movies addressed the plight of European war refugees, anti-Semitism in the United States and its role in public perception toward the establishment of the State of Israel.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Summer means swimming, travel, barbecues and rejuvenating your mind and spirit. It also means learning more about topics interesting to you in a leisurely and fun manner. This summer, explore Jewish values and heritage through festivals, exhibits, even camp. Start with the Community Block Party at the JCC, then check out these special programs from The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its agencies.

ShmitaFest Kick off this summer with a festival that comes once every seven years. On Sunday, June 14, the Pearlstone Center will celebrate the Shmita year with a community-wide ShmitaFest featuring an eco-spa, wild edible walks and music, as well as artisans selling wares. Festival-goers also should come ready to barter – ShmitaFest will include a bartering fair, where visitors can barter goods and up to one hour’s worth of professional services. For those not familiar, Shmita occurs every seven years. According to the Torah, during this seventh year, the land should rest, similar to the way individuals are commanded to rest on the seventh day of the week. The Shmita year began last Rosh Hashanah, 2014 and will conclude with Rosh Hashanah in 2015. In keeping with Shmita tradition, the Pearlstone Center took much of its farmland out of production, nourishing it through cover crops to restore the soil’s health. ShmitaFest will feature educational programs that explore this sabbatical year, from both a biblical perspective and through a contemporary lens.

The JMM will enhance the core exhibit with a Maryland narrative, including artifacts, articles and personal recollections that explore Maryland Jewish involvement in and reaction to these movies. Additional programming, including movie screenings and lectures, will supplement the exhibit. For information go to jewishmuseummd.org.

End of Summer It’s one last hurrah before the hectic pace of school kicks in – when family outings become a thing of the past and life becomes an endless carpool. This is the time for families to unplug together at the end of the summer at Pearlstone Family Camp, enjoying traditional camp activities, including swimming, sports and arts, combined with environmentallyfriendly activities. Pearlstone Family Camp, August 19-23, is a chance for adults and children to return to camp and make new family friends. With an emphasis on sustainability and green living, families enjoy workshops such as soap making and pickling or tackle farm-to-table projects that net flavorful, fresh meals. In the past, multi-generations were seen pressing grapes for Shabbat grape juice or harvesting wheat and baking homemade challah. One of the program’s highlights is a Farm to Table Extravaganza in which teams of families harvest crops, then prepare a dish for a community dinner. “Last year, we had teams making quiche – collecting the eggs and harvesting the tomatoes, spinach and basil – while others made baba ganoush from fresh eggplants and goat’s milk caramel sauce,” says Neely Snyder, program director, Pearlstone Center. The weekend culminates with Shabbat and families can enjoy a Pre-Havdalah twilight walk or Kabbalat Shabbat in the fields. “It’s a beautiful opportunity for all denominations to celebrate Shabbat together,” says Snyder. “Families can connect spirituality to the land and each other.”

Jewish Movie History Movies have often reflected the underlying culture and history of a period, while shaping public discourse. This summer, The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) will explore how the movies informed public perception of Jews and contributed to the national dialogue of key Jewish historical events in the mid-20th century. On July 1, JMM will open Cinema Judaica, created by Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Featuring more than 100 original motion picture posters, movie stills and trade announcements from 1939- 1971, Cinema Judaica initially chronicles the war years and explores the role of the first anti-Nazi films and the creation of patriotic movies following Pearl Harbor.

Teens | Owings Mills

TNT University Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Grades 6-8 | Monday-Friday; 2:30-6:00pm Fill up your afternoons with swimming, sports, drama, volunteer projects, and more. Bus transportation provided from Franklin Middle school to the JCC. Transportation and activities included in monthly fee. For an additional charge, transportation will be provided from Beth Israel's Hebrew School. Brad Kerxton: 410.559.3547; bkerxton@jcc.org | jcc.org/tnt

Have Your Big Day at the J For your not so traditional Bar/Bat Mitzvah party Why not celebrate your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah at the Owings Mills JCC? Up to 150 of your guests can enjoy our pool, gym, and party space for one amazing price!

Make your reservation today. Booking now thru June 30, 2016. Visit jcc.org/mitzvah David Mitnick: 410.500.5915; dmitnick@jcc.org

BBYO Join the BBYO Baltimore Council In BBYO, teens build a great peer network with fellow Jewish teens that are smart, independent, and see themselves as capable of changing the world. As members of BBYO’s renowned leadership program, teens work together to set the agenda, plan and lead programs, and establish strong and lasting bonds with Jewish friends.

Discover Judaism through hands-on, cutting edge learning experiences. For information, contact rosenbloom@chizukamuno.org, 410-486-8641.

8100 Stevenson Road Baltimore, MD 21208 www.chizukamuno.org

Dani Hercenberg: 410.559.3549; bmore@bbyo.org bbyo.org/membership

Character and Confidence

Drivers Education

Fostering character, building confidence, developing skills for life. . .at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

By Elite Driving School | Ages 15 years, 4 months+ Elite Driving School works hard to make students the safest drivers they can possibly be. The course consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction broken down into 10 three hour sessions, plus three two hour sessions of behind the wheel training. For class information contact Elite at 410.363.7483 or drivingschool.net.

JR. WEIGHT TRAINING Park Heights

Ages 12-15

Fitness for teens! Set up your child with a trainer for the time that suits you! $50 for 4 sessions For more information contact

Jackie Foreman: jforeman@jcc.org

Brad Kerxton: 410.599.3547; bkerxton@jcc.org

LAST J DANCE OF THE SEASON JUNE 6 Grades 6-8 Saturday, 8:00-11:00pm; Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Guests: $18 | Members: $12 *School I.D. required

At Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, school is not about memorizing information; it’s about learning how to learn—in the classroom, on stage, on the field, in college and beyond...all built on a solid Jewish foundation of values, knowledge, engagement and identity. For more information about your place in our school, contact the Admissions Office at 410-413-2323 or admissions@btfiloh.org.

Learning together. For life. Through High School. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.

Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus • 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 | bethtfiloh.com | 410-413-2323 | Facebook.com/bethtfiloh

Arts | Adults Class

Owings Mills

Day

Time

Dates

Guests | Members

Code

Ceramics/Sculpture with Volker

Wednesday

10:00am-12:30pm

6/17-7/15

G: $150 | M: $100

35375

Wednesday

10:00am-12:30pm

6/17-8/26

G: $310 | M: $200

35736

Wednesday

10:00am-12:30pm

7/22-8/26

G: $180 | M: $120

35735

Ceramics with Laia Tiderman

Wednesday

7:00-9:00pm

TBD

G: $134 | M: $89

35738

Park Heights

Happy Glaze |

Ages 3+

Weinberg Park Heights JCC Looking for a creative indoor activity to do with friends or children? Check out Happy Glaze, our popular paint your-own ceramics studio. Choose from a variety of pre-made ceramic pieces and paint colors all available at below market prices. Studio Fees Guests: $7 | Members: $5 Pre-made ceramic pieces: $5-$15 Studio Hours* Sundays; 12:00-4:00pm

*Painters are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes prior to closing.

Private parties available for groups of 10+ painters. Merav Levine: 410.500.5917; mlevine@jcc.org

Group Guitar Lessons Thursdays; Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Under 18: 4:45-5:30pm Guests: $30 18+: 5:45-6:30pm Members: $25 Learn to play your favorite songs and solos in the company of fellow aspiring guitarist. Seasoned instructor, Matthew Chase will guide you through easy to grasp concepts. In addition to teaching guitar, Matthew has performed on stage with Santana, KISS, Aerosmith and more. Participants are grouped by skill level. First lesson is free and you will receive a free lesson with each referral. Begin at any time!

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No experience necessary. Four week minimum. Guitar required. 48 hour advanced notice must be given for an absence to receive a full refund.

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Information — Melissa Berman: 410.599.3593; mberman@jcc.org | Registration — Marilyn Zvili: 410.559.3510; mzvili@jcc.org

Ongoing Enrichment Programs JCC Book Club Owings Mills JCC | First Wednesday of Every Month; 7:00-8:30pm Meet us in the cozy library setting of the Glick/Liebman Beit Midrash as we explore some of today's best new fiction, meet other book lovers, share your ideas and book suggestions. Join anytime and come as often as you'd like. Facilitated by Melanie Schatten, the J’s Director of Member and Guest Services. Melanie Schatten: 410.500.5995; mschatten@jcc.org Current Events Round Table Park Heights JCC | Tuesdays; 10:00-11:30am | Free Discuss American government and politics; explore issues at local, national, and international levels. Join this social group that meets year round.

Open Mic Nights For musicians and music lovers alike! Morstein Performa | Tuesday, June 9 | Free Get your music on, or come ready to enjoy a free evening of performances by talented local artists. Many of our evenings feature special appearances by professional singers and musicians. Refreshments available. Performers Note: • Sign up at 6:30pm; Show starts at 7:00pm • PA Provided • Acoustic instruments only • No pre-registration required

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Senior Socializing Senior N’Shei B’nai Jacob Shaarei Zion | $5 at the door Third Wednesday of Every Month | 12:00pm Gather monthly for a large scale special program with a featured presenter and an opportunity to interact in a larger group setting. Pick up a calendar magnet at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC front desk. *Dates are subject to change.

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One year only Senior Drop In* Park Heights JCC | Tuesday | 1:00-4:00pm Make the JCC your home away from home. Participate in conversation, educational, social, and recreational activities. Activities change weekly.

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Warm Houses Develop connections and create a support system in the comfort of your living room! Groups gather weekly in their home to participate in conversation, educational, social, and recreational activities. Newcomers and new ideas welcome. For more information about these programs for seniors, contact Malka Zweig at 410.484.0399.

MEET SARAH AND SARA Sarah Spratt (left)

Director of Special Needs Department Sarah manages the daily operations of the Special Needs Department at the J and also oversees communications for the Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance (BJAA). While her ongoing responsibility is to create an inclusive culture at the J, she also plays a strategic role in helping us grow successful programming for people with Special Needs. Sarah collaborates with internal and external partners to assess the needs of the community with the goal of developing new services of the highest standard. Sarah: 410.559.3613; sspratt@jcc.org

Sara Rubinstein (right)

Program Coordinator of the Special Needs Department Sara oversees year round programming, working directly with parents, staff, and children. She assists Sarah Spratt in the development and implementation of new programs based on the needs of the community. Sara: 410.559.3576; srubinstein@jcc.org

Special Needs programming from September-June Youth • Sunday Funday; ages 5-15 • Swimming and Ceramics programming for Sunday Funday Participants • Inclusion in our Kids Center and School’s Out programs; grades K-5 Teens/Young Adults • Inclusion for TNT U; grades 6-8 • KLAL for all seasons; age 16-25 • Swimming and Ceramics programming for KLAL Participants

Adults | 18+ • Chaverim

• Getting Together

• Ceramics

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2nd Annual

Sunday, May 31 | 11:00am-4:00pm Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC

FAMILY FUN • MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT • MARKETPLACE • FOOD Free and open to the public. For more information visit jcc.org/blockparty